Question 1

A blood serum cholesterol level of 240. mg/100 mL serum is considered to put a person at a high risk of heart disease. How much cholesterol in milligrams would be carried in the blood serum of a person with blood volume of 11.0 pints? (1 pint = 473 mL)

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The answer of A blood serum cholesterol level of 240....

Question 2

The following set of substances contains nutrients from three different nutrient groups.
sugars, starches, fats

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The answer of The following set of substances contains nutrients...

Question 3

Consider the following food label. How many calories from fat would be found in 2 cups of this substance?

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The answer of Consider the following food label. How many...

Question 4

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements.
-The following substance is an antioxidant and is known as _____ .

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The answer of Examine the structures given in each question....

Question 5

Na⁺, K⁺, and Cl^- are the most important ions regulating the electrolyte balance in body fluids.

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These ions (Na+, K+, and Cl-) are the three most important ions in regulating the electrolyte balance in body fluids.

Question 6

Organic foods contain no additives.

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Organic foods can still contain additives, but these are limited to those approved for use in organic production, such as certain preservatives, flavorings, or colorings.

Question 7

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements.
-The following substance would be a ____-soluble vitamin.

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The answer of Examine the structures given in each question....

Question 8

The substance below the heavy line on nutritional labels are mandatory because these substances are related to deficiency diseases and cancer risk.

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The substances below the heavy line on nutritional labels are mandatory because they include nutrients that are essential to human health, and deficiencies in these nutrients can lead to deficiency diseases. Additionally, some of these substances, such as vitamins A and C, have antioxidant properties that can reduce the risk of cancer. Therefore, it is important for consumers to have access to information about the amounts of these nutrients in the foods they eat.

Question 9

MATCHING
The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all.

-What is the classification in which the following substances would be found?
sodium benzoate sodium propionate

Accepted Answer

Sodium benzoate and sodium propionate are used as preservatives in food to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast, thereby extending the shelf life of food products.

Question 10

Consider the following food label. How many servings would be needed to provide 100% of the daily need for sodium?

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The answer of Consider the following food label. How many...

Question 11

MATCHING
The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all.

-Compounds which contain many -OH groups and readily form hydrogen bonds would be found in which classification?

Accepted Answer

Compounds with many -OH groups, such as gums and pectin, are commonly used as stabilizers and thickeners in food products.

Answer: C
 Sequestrants, such as citric acid and EDTA, are used to bind metal ions and prevent them from reacting with other food components, which can lead to spoilage or off-flavors.

Answer: G
 Anticaking agents, such as silicon dioxide and calcium silicate, are added to powdered or granular foods to prevent clumping and improve flowability.

Question 12

MATCHING
The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all.

-What is the classification in which MSG belongs?

Accepted Answer

MSG is a flavor enhancer.

Answer: A, C, D, F, G, H
 These additives are not related to MSG and can be used in various purposes such as preserving, controlling pH, preventing caking, stabilizing and thickening food, etc. E (food colors) is not related to the question.

Question 13

MATCHING
The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all.

-What is the classification in which beta-carotene would be found?

Accepted Answer

Beta-carotene is commonly used as a food coloring, giving products an orange or yellow hue. It is classified under food colors.

Question 14

An iron deficient diet is often associated with a condition known as goiter.

Accepted Answer

An iron deficient diet is often associated with a condition known as iron deficiency anemia, not goiter. Goiter is typically caused by an iodine deficiency.

Question 15

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -MgSiO₃ found in table salt which is hygroscopic is a member of which group?

Accepted Answer

MgSiO₃ is an anticaking agent found in table salt which prevents clumping by absorbing moisture. Answer: C MgSiO₃ is also a sequestrant, which helps to bind metallic ions in order to prevent oxidation or spoilage. Note: None of the other additives listed match the description given for MgSiO₃.

Question 16

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements.
-A segment of cellulose is shown below. This is an example of __________ fiber .

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The answer of Examine the structures given in each question....

Question 17

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements.
-The following substance would be a ____-soluble vitamin.

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The answer of Examine the structures given in each question....

Question 18

Vegetarians as a group are at greater risk for suffering from zinc deficiency that the population as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Zinc is primarily found in meat, seafood and dairy products, which are not consumed by vegetarians. Therefore, vegetarians who do not properly substitute these foods with zinc-rich plant foods may be at a higher risk of zinc deficiency.

Question 19

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements.
-In the small intestine the following substance is broken down into __________ .

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The answer of Examine the structures given in each question....

Question 20

A calcium deficient diet is often associated with a condition known as osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to loss of calcium and other minerals. A calcium deficient diet can contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Quiz 16: Nutrition: the Basis of Healthy Living

A blood serum cholesterol level of 240. mg/100 mL serum is considered to put a person at a high risk of heart disease. How much cholesterol in milligrams would be carried in the blood serum of a person with blood volume of 11.0 pints? (1 pint = 473 mL)

The following set of substances contains nutrients from three different nutrient groups. sugars, starches, fats

Consider the following food label. How many calories from fat would be found in 2 cups of this substance?

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements. -The following substance is an antioxidant and is known as _____ .

Na+, K+, and Cl- are the most important ions regulating the electrolyte balance in body fluids.

Organic foods contain no additives.

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements. -The following substance would be a ____-soluble vitamin.

The substance below the heavy line on nutritional labels are mandatory because these substances are related to deficiency diseases and cancer risk.

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -What is the classification in which the following substances would be found? sodium benzoate sodium propionate

Consider the following food label. How many servings would be needed to provide 100% of the daily need for sodium?

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -Compounds which contain many -OH groups and readily form hydrogen bonds would be found in which classification?

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -What is the classification in which MSG belongs?

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -What is the classification in which beta-carotene would be found?

An iron deficient diet is often associated with a condition known as goiter.

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -MgSiO3 found in table salt which is hygroscopic is a member of which group?

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements. -A segment of cellulose is shown below. This is an example of __________ fiber .

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements. -The following substance would be a ____-soluble vitamin.

Vegetarians as a group are at greater risk for suffering from zinc deficiency that the population as a whole.

Examine the structures given in each question. Based on their structure complete the following statements. -In the small intestine the following substance is broken down into __________ .

A calcium deficient diet is often associated with a condition known as osteoporosis.

Na⁺, K⁺, and Cl^- are the most important ions regulating the electrolyte balance in body fluids.

MATCHING The following is a partial listing of food additives. Use these in answering the following questions. Some may be used more than once, others not at all. -MgSiO₃ found in table salt which is hygroscopic is a member of which group?