Nutrition 1

Front 1

which class of nutrients provides energy to the body?
- carbs
- vitamins
- minerals
- water

Back 1

carbs

Front 2

which of the following are examples of car-rich foods?
- butter and corn oil
- beef and pork
- wheat and lentils
- bacon and eggs

Back 2

wheat and lentils

Front 3

which of the following nutrients is most energy dense?
- carbs
- lipids
- protein
- vitamins

Back 3

lipids

Front 4

The_______represents the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of 97% to 98% of healthy individuals
- EAR
- RDA
- UL
- AI
- AMDR

Back 4

RDA

Front 5

Jack is a college athlete who requires 2800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs. Even though Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he only consumes approx 1600 calories a day. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Jack missing?
- adequacy
- balance
- moderation
- variety

Back 5

adequacy

Front 6

Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?
- 2 cups of strawberry lifesavers (200 kcal)
- 1 cup of strawberry lifesavers (100 kcal)
- 8 fluid ounces of strawberry soda (100 kcal)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (100 kcal)

Back 6

fresh strawberries

Front 7

appetite is defined as:
- a basic physiological sensation
- a drive that prompts us to find food and eat
- an inborn need for certain foods
- a psychological desire to consume food

Back 7

a psychological desire to consume food

Front 8

____ is a condition in which individuals are unable to obtain sufficient energy to meet their physical needs every day
- food security
- food insecurity
- food shortage
- food aid

Back 8

food insecurity

Front 9

which of the following is protein-energy malnutrition with characteristic edema (swelling) present?
- kwashiorkor
- marasmus
- diabetes
- rickets

Back 9

kwashiorkor

Front 10

people who are undernourished have a higher incidence of infections than those who are adequately nourished
- true or false

Back 10

true

Front 11

what is the term that describes the process in which nutrients pass through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream?
- digestion
- absorption
- elimination
- segmentation

Back 11

absorption

Front 12

chemical digestion of which nutrient begins in the mouth?
- alcohol
- carbs
- fat
- protein

Back 12

carbs

Front 13

which best explains why carbohydrate digestion ceases when food reaches the stomach?
- carb is completely digested in mouth
- salivary enzymes cannot function in the acid environment of the stomach
- carbohydrate is completely absorbed in the esophagus
- intestinal bacteria are needed for carb digestion

Back 13

salivary enzymes cannot function in the acid environment of the stomach

Front 14

a primary function of the mucus in the stomach is to:
- neutralize acid
- activate pepsinogen to form pepsin
- protect stomach cells from autodigestion
- emulsify fats

Back 14

protect stomach cells from autodigestion

Front 15

the first section of the small intestine is called the:
- bile duct
- duodenum
- jejunum
- ileum

Back 15

duodenum

Front 16

responding to the presence of protein and fat in our meal, cholecystokinin (CCK) signals the gallbladder release a substance called:
- lipase
- pepsin
- chyme
- bile

Back 16

bile

Front 17

which of the following organs is responsible for the manufacturing and secretion of many digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?
- liver
- stomach
- pancreas
- gallbladder

Back 17

pancreas

Front 18

which large vessel transports absorbed nutrients to the liver?
- portal vein
- pulmonary vein
- aorta
- subclavian vein

Back 18

portal vein

Front 19

which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?
- surgical removal of the gallbladder
- omission of all lactose foods
- antibiotic therapy
- lose weight and quit smoking

Back 19

lose weight and quit smoking

Front 20

what are probiotics?
- specialty foods in which nutrients have been added
- antibiotics that are specific to bacteria while protecting healthful bacteria
- live microorganisms naturally found in or supplemented to food products
- foods known to have disease-fighting effects

Back 20

live microorganisms found naturally in food or supplemented to food products

Front 21

match:
- gall bladder
- small intestines
- esophagus
- pancreas
- stomach

A. secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into duodenum
B. tube connecting mouth and stomach
C. most digestion and absorption occurs here
D. muscular organ that secretes hydrochloric acid
E. stores bile

Back 21

gallbladder: E
small intestines: C
esophagus: B
pancreas: A
stomach: D

Front 22

which of the following temperature ranges provides optimal growth for the majority of food-borne microbes?
- 32-39
- 20-31
- 80-100
- 150-175

Back 22

80-100

Front 23

washing hands is the easiest and most effective way to prevent food-borne illnesses. another important measure is to avoid cross contamination by:
- keeping foods separated from each other during preparation
- chilling food to prevent microbes from growing
- cooking foods to their proper temperature
- buying foods on separate days

Back 23

keeping foods separated from each other during preparation

Front 24

which of the following is a disaccharide?
- sucrose
- fructose
- galactose
- glucose

Back 24

sucrose

Front 25

when fructose and glucose bound together, they form:
- sucrose
- maltose
- lactose
- fructose

Back 25

sucrose

Front 26

in the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the:
- muscles and liver
- kidney and muscles
- liver and kidney
- liver and pancreas

Back 26

muscles and liver

Front 27

which of the following is NOT a good sources of fiber?
- pork ribs
- beans
- apples
- carrots

Back 27

pork ribs

Front 28

the primary function of liver glycogen is
- to provide amino acids to the muscles
- to maintain blood glucose
- to provide energy for digestion
- the storage of fat

Back 28

to maintain blood glucose

Front 29

match:
- salivary amylase
- pepsin
- proteases
- pancreatic amylase
- pancreatic lipase
- sucrase

A. protein
B. carbs
C. fats
D. dissacharide

Back 29

salivary amylase: carbs
pepsin: protein
proteases: protein
pancreatic amylase: carbs
pancreatic lipase: fats
sucrase: dissacharide

Front 30

gluconeogensis is:
- the synthesis of new glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
- the release of stored glycogen from the liver
- the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize glucose
- the uptake of glucose by the body's cells

Back 30

the synthesis of new glucose from non-carbohydrate sources

Front 31

insulin is synthesized and released by the:
- brain
- liver
- pancreas
- gallbladder

Back 31

pancreas

Front 32

after a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?
- glucagon
- estrogen
- CCK
- insulin

Back 32

insulin

Front 33

the glycemic load is:
- the amount of carb required to reverse hypoglycemia
- the glycemic index multiplied by the saturated fatty acids
- the glycemic index multiplied by the grams of carbs
- equivalent to the glycemic index

Back 33

multiplied by carbs

Front 34

which food would have the lowest glycemic index?
- sucrose
- legumes
- jelly beans
- root bear

Back 34

legumes

Front 35

fat is the primary fuel for the brain
- true or false

Back 35

false

Front 36

without sufficient ___ the colon gets too little exercise and becomes weak
- calories
- protein
- fiber
- water

Back 36

fiber

Front 37

which hormone works to raise blood glucose?
- glucagon
- insulin
- CCK
- estrogen

Back 37

glucagon

Front 38

which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?
- its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity
- therapy typically is limited to use of hypoglycemic medications
- it has been diagnosed only in individuals over the age of 20
- because individuals do not produce any insulin, treatment always involves insulin therapy

Back 38

treatment always involves insulin therapy

Front 39

diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn't utilize ___ properly
- vitamins
- protein
- carbs
- fat

Back 39

carbs

Front 40

in type 1 diabetes, the ___ may be destroyed by an autoimmune disorder
- hepatocytes of the liver
- beta cells of the pancreas
- neurotransmitters of the brain
- glomerulus cells of the kidney

Back 40

beta cells of the pancreas

Front 41

type 2 diabetes is most common type of diabetes
- true or false

Back 41

true