Deck 14: Nutrition: You Are What You Eat

Question 1

The process labeled A in the diagram is an example of:

A)anabolism.
B)catabolism.
C)acidosis.
D)ketosis.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The best source of energy comes from:

A)carbohydrates.
B)fats.
C)protein.
D)meat.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which fat type would be the best for your health?

A)Trans fat
B)Lipoprotein
C)Saturated fat
D)Unsaturated fat

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What is the number one preventable cause of death in the US?

A)Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
B)Obesity
C)Cancer
D)Calorie deficiencies

Question 5

To reduce your risk of cancer which fat should you include in your diet?

A)Saturated fats
B)Trans fats
C)Omega-3 fats
D)French fries

Question 6

To which category does glucose belong?

A)Carbohydrates
B)Vitamins
C)Proteins
D)Lipids

Question 7

The advantage of eating whole grains is the presence of:

A)fiber.
B)vitamins.
C)minerals.
D)All of these choices.

Question 8

66 % of this micronutrient is found in hemoglobin and is vital to the proper functioning of the electron transport chain.

A)Iodine
B)Calcium
C)Protein
D)Iron

Question 9

Identify the macronutrient.

A)Protein
B)Vitamin A
C)Calcium
D)Sodium

Question 10

Micronutrients:

A)provide energy.
B)supply building materials for the cell.
C)are necessary for enzyme function.
D)store energy.

Question 11

Which food is considered a complete protein?

A)Nuts
B)Fish
C)Rice
D)Beans

Question 12

Which process doesn't depend on the presence of oxygen?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)None of these choices.

Question 13

To which category do carbohydrates belong?

A)Proteins
B)Micronutrients
C)Macronutrients
D)Vitamins

Question 14

Indicate which letter represents the amount of protein you should consume.

A)A
B)B
C)C and D
D)E

Question 15

A saturated fat:

A)is liquid at room temperature.
B)has no double bonds.
C)has one double bond.
D)is derived from vegetables.

Question 16

Which process is indicated by label A?

A)Hydrolysis
B)Glycolysis
C)Kreb's cycle
D)Electron transport chain

Question 17

Which of the following is the most energy-liberating step?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)Occurs after step C

Question 18

The most effective long term weight loss plan is:

A)limiting carbohydrate consumption.
B)consuming only liquids.
C)eating less calories than you use.
D)replacing meals with energy drinks.

Question 19

Identify the type of fat in the illustration.

A)Trans fat
B)Lipoprotein
C)Saturated fat
D)Unsaturated fat

Question 20

Identify the micronutrient.

A)Fat
B)Vitamin A
C)Carbohydrate
D)Protein

Question 21

High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)are called "good" because they remove cholesterol from the body.

Question 22

ATP is only produced in the electron transport chain.

Question 23

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is caused by:

A)Salmonella
B)E. coli 0157:H7
C)Norwalk-like virus
D)anorexia

Question 24

In the illustration,which letter represents the highest concentration of DDT?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 25

In developing nations recently weaned children with bloated bellies are suffering from a deficiency of which nutrient?

A)Carbohydrates
B)Vitamins
C)Fats
D)Proteins

Question 26

Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature.

Question 27

The only way to obtain all of the essential amino acids is to eat meat.

Question 28

What is the purpose of the structure shown here?

A)Transportation of amino acids
B)Transpiration of carbohydrates
C)Transportation of lipids
D)Transportation of glucose

Question 29

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for vision.

Question 30

Once our dietary protein requirements have been met,eating more protein won't add more muscle mass.

Question 31

How do untreated diabetics meet their energy needs?

A)With glycogen
B)Glycogenesis
C)Lipid metabolism
D)Carbohydrate loading

Question 32

After eating oysters you develop the symptoms of food poisoning.Which infectious agent might you suspect?

A)E. coli
B)Norwalk-like virus
C)Salmonella
D)Campylobacter

Question 33

Identify the category of macronutrient from which this molecule is derived during normal conditions.

A)Protein
B)Lipid
C)Carbohydrate
D)Vitamin

Question 34

What percentage of your diet should be from carbohydrates?

A)65-75%
B)45-65%
C)25-50%
D)Less than 25%

Question 35

Use the body mass index to determine which number would represent the BMI for a person who is at a healthy weight?

A)18
B)24
C)26
D)31

Question 36

Lipids can be oxidized to produce ATP.

Question 37

Food groups and macronutrients are identical categories.

Question 38

Carbohydrates are not lipid soluble and are carried by a protein in the blood.

Question 39

Chemiosmosis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Question 40

A BMI over 32 indicates?

A)An individual is underweight
B)An individual is anorexic
C)An individual is at a healthy weight
D)An individual is obese

Question 41

More Americans suffer from bulimia nervosa than suffer from obesity.