Question 1

Which of the following has the highest protein conversion efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) beef 
B) cereal grains 
C) chicken 
D) milk and eggs 
A) beef 
B) cereal grains 
C) chicken 
D) milk and eggs

Question 2

Table salt is a

Accepted Answer

A) flavoring. 
B) flavor enhancer. 
C) preservative. 
D) coloring. 
A) flavoring. 
B) flavor enhancer. 
C) preservative. 
D) coloring.

Question 3

Which of the following is a synthetic antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) aflatoxin B₁ 
B) vitamin A 
C) tert-butylhydroquinone 
D) sodium propionate 
A) aflatoxin B₁ 
B) vitamin A 
C) tert-butylhydroquinone 
D) sodium propionate

Question 4

Which additive serves no nutritive function?

Accepted Answer

A) KI 
B) FeCO₃ 
C) vitamin E 
D) FD&C Yellow #6 
A) KI 
B) FeCO₃ 
C) vitamin E 
D) FD&C Yellow #6

Question 5

In the body,fat serves as a

Accepted Answer

A) thermal insulator. 
B) protective covering of organs. 
C) reserve energy supply. 
D) all of the above 
A) thermal insulator. 
B) protective covering of organs. 
C) reserve energy supply. 
D) all of the above

Question 6

High-density lipoprotein is often called "good cholesterol" because it

Accepted Answer

A) breaks down cholesterol in the bloodstream. 
B) delivers cholesterol to the cells for use. 
C) carries cholesterol to the lungs where it is oxidized. 
D) transports cholesterol to the liver where it is processed and excreted. 
A) breaks down cholesterol in the bloodstream. 
B) delivers cholesterol to the cells for use. 
C) carries cholesterol to the lungs where it is oxidized. 
D) transports cholesterol to the liver where it is processed and excreted.

Question 7

Calcium propionate is added to bread to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent oxidation. 
B) replace Ca²⁺ lost in processing. 
C) retard mold growth. 
D) enhance the flavor. 
A) prevent oxidation. 
B) replace Ca²⁺ lost in processing. 
C) retard mold growth. 
D) enhance the flavor.

Question 8

Amino acids that are not synthesized by the human body and must be obtained in food sources are called

Accepted Answer

A) nucleic acids. 
B) carboxylic acids. 
C) essential amino acids. 
D) vitamins. 
A) nucleic acids. 
B) carboxylic acids. 
C) essential amino acids. 
D) vitamins.

Question 9

There is some evidence that exercise increases

Accepted Answer

A) HDL. 
B) LDL. 
C) VLDL. 
D) all lipoproteins. 
A) HDL. 
B) LDL. 
C) VLDL. 
D) all lipoproteins.

Question 10

The body stores some excess glucose as glycogen in the ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body stores some excess glucose as...

Question 11

The addition of nutrients to replace those lost in processing is called

Accepted Answer

A) enrichment. 
B) fortification. 
C) GRAS. 
D) incidental addition. 
A) enrichment. 
B) fortification. 
C) GRAS. 
D) incidental addition.

Question 12

Wood is ________ percent cellulose and cotton is almost ________ cellulose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wood is ________ percent cellulose and cotton...

Question 13

What are the origins of the word "vitamin"?

Accepted Answer

The word "vitamin" has its origins in th

Question 14

Arteriosclerosis is a condition affecting the

Accepted Answer

A) heart. 
B) arteries. 
C) brain. 
D) lungs. 
A) heart. 
B) arteries. 
C) brain. 
D) lungs.

Question 15

Fiber in the diet appears to benefit individuals with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure. 
B) scurvy. 
C) diabetes. 
D) diverticulitis. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) scurvy. 
C) diabetes. 
D) diverticulitis.

Question 16

Glucose is broken down through a set of ________ chemical reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 20 
A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 20

Question 17

The body stores a relatively small amount of excess glucose as

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) protein. 
D) fat. 
A) cellulose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) protein. 
D) fat.

Question 18

Complex carbohydrates are essentially polymers of

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) nucleic acids. 
D) glycerol. 
A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) nucleic acids. 
D) glycerol.

Question 19

Many organic solvents are no longer used for large-scale extraction of chemicals from plants.Why are organic solvents being replaced?

Accepted Answer

A) Organic solvents are safer, but more expensive. 
B) Organic solvents generate smaller volumes of waste. 
C) Organic solvents are often mutagenic or carcinogenic. 
D) Organic solvents do not extract most low polarity compounds. 
A) Organic solvents are safer, but more expensive. 
B) Organic solvents generate smaller volumes of waste. 
C) Organic solvents are often mutagenic or carcinogenic. 
D) Organic solvents do not extract most low polarity compounds.

Question 20

A 2000 Calorie per day diet should contain not more than ________ grams of fat. (1 g of fat = 9 kcal.)

Accepted Answer

A) 67 
B) 50 
C) 30 
D) 11 
A) 67 
B) 50 
C) 30 
D) 11

Exam 17: Food

Which of the following has the highest protein conversion efficiency?

Table salt is a

Which of the following is a synthetic antioxidant?

Which additive serves no nutritive function?

In the body,fat serves as a

High-density lipoprotein is often called "good cholesterol" because it

Calcium propionate is added to bread to

Amino acids that are not synthesized by the human body and must be obtained in food sources are called

There is some evidence that exercise increases

The body stores some excess glucose as glycogen in the ________ and ________.

The addition of nutrients to replace those lost in processing is called

Wood is ________ percent cellulose and cotton is almost ________ cellulose.

What are the origins of the word "vitamin"?

Arteriosclerosis is a condition affecting the

Fiber in the diet appears to benefit individuals with all of the following EXCEPT

Glucose is broken down through a set of ________ chemical reactions.

The body stores a relatively small amount of excess glucose as

Complex carbohydrates are essentially polymers of

Many organic solvents are no longer used for large-scale extraction of chemicals from plants.Why are organic solvents being replaced?

A 2000 Calorie per day diet should contain not more than ________ grams of fat. (1 g of fat = 9 kcal.)

Chemistry

Atoms

Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonds

Chemical Accounting

Gases, Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces

Acids and Bases

Oxidation and Reduction

Organic Chemistry

Polymers

Nuclear Chemistry

Chemistry of the Earth

Air

Water

Energy

Biochemistry

Drugs

Fitness and Health

Chemistry Down on the Farm

Household Chemicals

Poisons

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The body stores some excess glucose as glycogen in the and .

Wood is percent cellulose and cotton is almost cellulose.