Question 1

What is percentage of the total kilocalorie intake that should be from saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

The recommended percentage of total kilocalorie intake from saturated fats is generally up to 10% according to dietary guidelines.

Question 2

What type of dietary fats should make up most of the diet?

Accepted Answer

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are considered healthier fats and are recommended to make up most of the dietary fat intake, as they can help reduce bad cholesterol levels and provide essential fatty acids.

Question 3

What disease is associated with a diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol is linked to cardiovascular disease, as it can lead to the buildup of plaque in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Question 4

Which of the following percentages of total kilocalories is typical of an American diet for fats?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following percentages of total...

Question 5

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning it cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet.

Question 6

What is the name of the amino acids that can't be synthesized by the body?

Accepted Answer

Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.

Question 7

Which of the following percentages of total kilocalories is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for proteins?

Accepted Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is 10-35% of total daily calories.

Question 8

Which of the following is a vitamin that is produced by bacteria in the colon?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K is produced by bacteria in the colon.

Question 9

What vitamin is the result of the modification of the provitamin beta carotene?

Accepted Answer

Beta carotene is a provitamin that is converted into Vitamin A in the body.

Question 10

Which of the following is a use of vitamins in the body?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins often function as coenzymes, which are necessary for the activity of certain enzymes in the body.

Question 11

Which of the following type of vitamins is vitamin A, D, E and K?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins, meaning they dissolve in fats and oils and are stored in the body's fatty tissue and liver.

Question 12

Which of the following type of vitamins is some B vitamins and vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Some B vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins, meaning they dissolve in water and are not stored in the body.

Question 13

What is a deficiency of vitamin D called?

Accepted Answer

Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, leading to weakened bones in children.

Question 14

What is a deficiency of vitamin C called?

Accepted Answer

Scurvy is the disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums and joint pain.

Question 15

What is a deficiency of vitamin B₁ or thiamine called?

Accepted Answer

Thiamine deficiency is called beriberi.

Question 16

What is a deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ called?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is called pernicious anemia.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a use for minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

Minerals are not used to synthesize saliva. They are essential for bone strength, cell membrane potential, and oxygen transport in hemoglobin.

Question 18

If a package of food has a % Daily Value of 10% for total fat and the package has 3 servings and the person ate the complete package of food, how much of the % Daily Value of total fat did the person consume?

Accepted Answer

The % Daily Value is per serving. If the package has 3 servings, consuming the entire package means consuming 3 times the % Daily Value per serving, which is 10% x 3 = 30%.

Question 19

Which of the following is defined as the metabolism of the body?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions in the body, including oxidation-reduction reactions, anabolism, and catabolism.

Question 20

What type of reaction is catabolism?

Accepted Answer

Catabolism involves breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process.

Quiz 22: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation