FDNS 4600: Exam 1
41 Cards in this Set
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All of the following are classes of nutrients EXCEPT
a. water
b. carbohydrates
c. fats
d. fiber
e. none of the above...all are classes of nutrients
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d. fiber
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"Essential" nutrients
a. can be produced in sufficient quantities by the human body
b. must be obtained from the diet
c. are required by all mammals
d. are best obtained by taking supplements (pills)
e. function best when taken in large (excess) quantities
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b. must be obtained from the diet
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A snack food has 20 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbohydrate and 25 grams of protein.
What percent of the calories are from fat? (carbs = 4; fat = 9; protein = 4 vit./min./H2O = 0)
a. 24
b. 31
c. 44
d. 50
e. none of the above is correct
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d. 50
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Your best friend tells you that she has started taking vitamin supplements to give her energy.
How would you respond to her statement?
a. vitamins are organic and are a great energy source
b. vitamins provide energy because they undergo oxidation
c. vitamins do not yield significant …
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c. vitamins do not yield significant energy
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A calorie
a. is a measurement of energy
b. is found in all classes of nutrients
c. weighs about 5 grams
d. causes foods to taste good
e. a and b
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a. is a measurement of energy
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Nutrient Density is a comparison of
a. vitamin and mineral content to number of kcals of a food
b. nutrient content to the weight of a food
c. energy (kcals) content to the weight of a food
d. vitamin and mineral content to the water content of a food
e. nutrient content to the wate…
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a. vitamin and mineral content to number of kcals of a food
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Non-nutrients in foods that are beneficial and may have anti-cancer properties are called
a. phytochemicals
b. emulsifiers
c. enzymes
d. hormones
e. surfactants
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a. phytochemicals
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Assessment of your body composition can be done by the following techniques EXCEPT a. bioelectrical impedance
b. skin fold test
c. underwater weighing
d. high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
e. dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
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d. high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
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Regarding the US Dietary Guidelines, under "selected messages for consumers" all of the
following are under "foods to increase" EXCEPT
a. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
b. Make at least half your grains (to be) whole grains
c. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
d. Switch…
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d. Switch to non-red meats
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The AMDR for carbohydrates is ___, for protein is ___, and for fat is ___.
a. 45-65%...10-35%...20-35%
b. 20-25%...55-65%...10-15%
c. 35-40%...55-65%...5-10%
d. 45-65%...20-30%...10-15%
e. 30-35%...30-35%...30-35%
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a. 45-65%...10-35%...20-35%
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Which of the following is NOT true of the RDAs?
a. they are nutrient intake goals for individuals
b. they are based on the average need, and cover ~50% of the population
c. they are the amount needed to prevent deficiency and chronic disease
d. they are for healthy males and females
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b. they are based on the average need, and cover ~50% of the population
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Beth ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that had 10 grams of fiber. She also had an apple that had 2.5 grams of fiber. She consumed about what percent of her total fiber needs for the day? (38 g for men & 25 g for women)
a. 20%
b. 35%
c. 50%
d. 70%
e. 100%
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c. 50%
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An avocado would be considered a ___ in the Exchange System, but a ___ in the MyPlate/Food
Guide Pyramid.
a. starch...protein
b. fat...vegetable
c. fat...starch
d. carbohydrate...fruit
e. carbohydrate...carbohydrate
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b. fat...vegetable
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On a food label, the following are required EXCEPT:
a. total fat
b. cholesterol
c. total carbohydrate
d. fiber
e. all of the above are required on a food label
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e. all of the above are required on a food label
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On a food label, ingredients are listed in decreasing order by:
a. calorie contribution
b. volume
c. density
d. weight
e. cost
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d. weight
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In general, females need about _____ cal per day, and males need about _____ cal per day.
a. 1000....1500
b. 1200....1800
c. 1500....2000
d. 2000....3000
e. 3000....4000
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d. 2000....3000
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Adequate Intake (AI) values are:
a. Set in the absence of adequate information to establish an RDA
b. Based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain nutrition status in certain populations
c. set for some vitamins, choline, some minerals, essential fatty acids, and fiber
d. a a…
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e. a, b and c
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What are the components of a "healthy diet"?
a. variety, balance, moderation
b. low calorie, low fat, low sodium
c. elimination of "bad" food, increase in "good" foods
d. low carbohydrate, high protein
e. no processed food, no sugar, high raw food intake
a. variety, balance, moderat…
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d. a and b
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Which of the following is the correct pathway of food travelling through the GI system?
a. esophagus, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
b. mouth, stomach, esophagus, liver, small intestine, large intestine
c. mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, la…
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c. mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
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Digestion begins in the ___ and the primary site of nutrient absorption is the ___.
a. stomach...small intestine
b. liver...stomach
c. small intestine...large intestine
d. mouth...small intestine
e. pancreas...stomach
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d. mouth...small intestine
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The following are functions of the stomach EXCEPT:
a. secretes intrinsic factor necessary for vitamin B12 absorption
b. stores food
c. produces bile
d. grinds and churns food to mix with enzymes and acids
e. kills bacteria
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c. produces bile
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Which organ absorbs carbohydrate, fat, protein and most nutrients?
a. stomach
b. liver
c. ileum
d. jejenum
e. large intestine
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d. jejenum (stomach = carbs; duodenum = iron, water soluble vit.; ileum = bile salts, intrinsic factor and vit. B12)
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Which of the following are end products of digestion?
a. amino acids, monosaccharides, cholesterol
b. vitamins, minerals, glucose
c. amino acids, vitamins, minerals
d. monosaccharides, fatty acids and glycerol, amino acids
e. cholesterol, sugars, proteins
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d. monosaccharides (carbs), fatty acids and glycerol (fats), amino acids (proteins)
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In the GI system, bicarbonate is secreted by the ___ to ___
a. stomach...aid in absorption of vitamin B12
b. mouth...start digestion of carbohydrate
c. liver...break down fat
d. pancreas...neutralize chyme
e. large intestine...aid in absorption of fat
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d. pancreas...neutralize chyme
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After absorption, water-soluble nutrients enter the ____ and fat-soluble nutrients enter the
___.
a. brain...lymphatic system
b. lymphatic system...bloodstream
c. bloodstream...lymphatic system
d. bloodstream...brain
e. muscles...connective tissue
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c. bloodstream...lymphatic system
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Bile is stored in the ___ and functions to ___
a. stomach...break down protein
b. liver...digest starch
c. pancreas...lower blood glucose
d. gall bladder...emulsify fat
e. appendix...emulsify fat
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d. gall bladder...emulsify fat
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Which of the following are finger-like projections in the small intestine to increase the
surface area for absorption?
a. mucus cells
b. sphincters
c. enzymes
d. bile
e. villi
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e. villi
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People who suffer from celiac disease would need to avoid which of the following?
a. whole wheat bread
b. eggs
c. shellfish
d. peanuts
e. milk
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a. whole wheat bread
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"Good" bacteria in your intestine can
a. protect against "bad" bacteria
b. make some vitamins
c. make some minerals
d. a and b
e. a, b and c
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d. a and b
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Which of the following act as "gates" to regulate flow in the GI tract?
a. villi
b. sphincters
c. peristalsis
d. bile
e. enzymes
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b. sphincters
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Gastric juice is especially used in ___ digestion.
a. protein
b. carbohydrate
c. fat
d. vitamin
e. mineral
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a. protein
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Sucrose, or table sugar, is made up of ____ and ____.
a. glucose...galactose
b. maltose...fructose
c. lactose...glucose
d. galactose...fructose
e. glucose...fructose
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e. glucose...fructose (glucose and glucose = maltose; glucose and galactose = lactose)
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Starches are made up of long chains of
a. fructose
b. glucose
c. galactose
d. sucrose
e. lactose
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b. glucose
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A common side effect of a "low-carb" diet is
a. breakdown of lean (muscle) tissue
b. excessive production of NH3
c. stress on kidneys
d. a and b
e. a, b and c
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e. a, b and c
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If you are lactose intolerant, you usually CAN consume low lactose dairy products such as
a. aged cheese
b. ice cream
c. milk
d. a and b
e. a, b and c
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a. aged cheese
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The storage form of glucose in animals (including humans) is called
a. starches
b. glycogen
c. lignin
d. glycerol
e. fiber
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b. glycogen
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Soluble fiber acts to ___ while insoluble acts to ___.
a. lower blood cholesterol...increase GI transit
b. decrease arterial inflammation...increase blood flow to the GI
c. increase stomach emptying...increase pancreatic secretions
d. break down protein...break down carbohydrate
e. e…
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a. lower blood cholesterol...increase GI transit
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The hormone _____ raises blood sugar while the hormone _____ lowers blood sugar.
a. glucagon...epinephrine
b. insulin, glucagon
c. glucagon...insulin
d. insulin...norepinephrine
e. thyroxin...cortisol
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c. glucagon...insulin
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How many calories per gram does dietary fiber contain for humans?
a. 0
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9
e. it depends on what other foods are eaten with it
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a. 0
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The main source of energy for your body's cells, especially nerve cells is
a. fructose
b. sucrose
c. glucose
d. starch
e. fatty acids
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c. glucose
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Which of the following is NOT a good source of carbohydrates?
a. milk
b. bread
c. meat
d. fruit
e. vegetables
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c. meat
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FDNS 4600: FINAL Module 10