Question 1

Fatty acid oxidation produces ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ketones 
B)  fructose 
C)  pyruvate 
D)  acetyl CoA 
E)  lactate 
A)  ketones 
B)  fructose 
C)  pyruvate 
D)  acetyl CoA 
E)  lactate

Question 2

Some of the energy released during the breakdown of glucose, glycerol, fatty acids, and amino acids is captured in the high-energy compound with three phosphate groups called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

adenosine

Question 3

The process of making glucose from noncarbohydrate sources is called "____________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of making glucose from noncarbohydrate...

Question 4

Which one of these compounds is not the result of the breakdown of the energy-releasing nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  glycerol 
C)  fatty acids 
D)  disaccharides 
E)  amino acids 
A)  glucose 
B)  glycerol 
C)  fatty acids 
D)  disaccharides 
E)  amino acids

Question 5

About how many kcalories are in a 6.8-ounce serving of canned piña colada?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 kcal 
B)  185 kcal 
C)  205 kcal 
D)  235 kcal 
E)  526kcal 
A)  150 kcal 
B)  185 kcal 
C)  205 kcal 
D)  235 kcal 
E)  526kcal

Question 6

Which of these statements about the electron transport chain is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs simultaneously with the TCA cycle. 
B)  It also is known as the Krebs cycle. 
C)  It captures energy in the ATP bonds. 
D)  It releases energy into the ATP bonds. 
E)  It helps make acetyl CoA 
A)  It occurs simultaneously with the TCA cycle. 
B)  It also is known as the Krebs cycle. 
C)  It captures energy in the ATP bonds. 
D)  It releases energy into the ATP bonds. 
E)  It helps make acetyl CoA

Question 7

The formation of glycogen by the liver cell from glucose molecules is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidation 
B)  glycolysis 
C)  anabolism 
D)  catabolism 
E)  photosynthesis 
A)  oxidation 
B)  glycolysis 
C)  anabolism 
D)  catabolism 
E)  photosynthesis

Question 8

When health experts say to consume alcohol "in moderation," what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men should have no more than two drinks per day; women, no more than one drink per day. 
B)  Men and women should have no more than two drinks per day. 
C)  Men should have no more than four drinks per week; women, no more than two drinks per week 
D)  Men and women should have no more than one drink per day. 
E)  Men and women should have no more than two drinks in a 4-hour period. 
A)  Men should have no more than two drinks per day; women, no more than one drink per day. 
B)  Men and women should have no more than two drinks per day. 
C)  Men should have no more than four drinks per week; women, no more than two drinks per week 
D)  Men and women should have no more than one drink per day. 
E)  Men and women should have no more than two drinks in a 4-hour period.

Question 9

Explain gluconeogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Gluconeogenesis is the making of glucose

Question 10

Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability in which group?

Accepted Answer

A)  those under 18 years old 
B)  18-to-22-year-olds 
C)  15-to-49-year-olds 
D)  30-to-65-year-olds 
E)  those over 65 years old 
A)  those under 18 years old 
B)  18-to-22-year-olds 
C)  15-to-49-year-olds 
D)  30-to-65-year-olds 
E)  those over 65 years old

Question 11

What is acetaldehyde?

Accepted Answer

A)  a toxic compound created in alcohol metabolism 
B)  an enzyme used in alcohol metabolism 
C)  a substance in liver that helps detoxify alcohol 
D)  a ketone body 
E)  the final product of alcohol metabolism. 
A)  a toxic compound created in alcohol metabolism 
B)  an enzyme used in alcohol metabolism 
C)  a substance in liver that helps detoxify alcohol 
D)  a ketone body 
E)  the final product of alcohol metabolism.

Question 12

Alcoholic beverage labels are required to provide a variety of information except for _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol content 
B)  name and address of bottler or importer 
C)  calorie content 
D)  a health warning 
E)  net contents 
A)  alcohol content 
B)  name and address of bottler or importer 
C)  calorie content 
D)  a health warning 
E)  net contents

Question 13

Which one of the following statements is a myth about alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  The damage alcohol causes depends on the amount consumed, not the type. 
B)  Alcohol is a depressant. 
C)  Alcoholism is related to the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption, not the type of alcohol consumed. 
D)  A shot of alcohol will warm you up. 
E)  Alcohol is considered a drug. 
A)  The damage alcohol causes depends on the amount consumed, not the type. 
B)  Alcohol is a depressant. 
C)  Alcoholism is related to the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption, not the type of alcohol consumed. 
D)  A shot of alcohol will warm you up. 
E)  Alcohol is considered a drug.

Question 14

What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  50% 
E)  75% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  50% 
E)  75%

Question 15

Describe how the body's metabolism adapts to the conditions of fasting and starvation.

Accepted Answer

During fasting, carbohydrate, fat, and p

Question 16

The acidic compounds produced by the liver during incomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available are known as "____________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The acidic compounds produced by the liver...

Question 17

The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in people with chronic alcohol abuse stems primarily from a deficiency of ____ ____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  thiamin 
C)  antidiuretic hormone 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
E)  protein 
A)  folate 
B)  thiamin 
C)  antidiuretic hormone 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
E)  protein

Question 18

The metabolism of alcohol begins in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  intestines 
E)  mouth 
A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  intestines 
E)  mouth

Question 19

When the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of these compounds can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids 
B)  acetyl CoA 
C)  amino acids 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  urea 
A)  fatty acids 
B)  acetyl CoA 
C)  amino acids 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  urea

Question 20

How does the body respond to a low-carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

When a person consumes a low-carbohydrat

Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

Fatty acid oxidation produces ________.

Some of the energy released during the breakdown of glucose, glycerol, fatty acids, and amino acids is captured in the high-energy compound with three phosphate groups called ____________________.

The process of making glucose from noncarbohydrate sources is called "____________________."

Which one of these compounds is not the result of the breakdown of the energy-releasing nutrients?

About how many kcalories are in a 6.8-ounce serving of canned piña colada?

Which of these statements about the electron transport chain is true?

The formation of glycogen by the liver cell from glucose molecules is an example of _______.

When health experts say to consume alcohol "in moderation," what do they mean?

Explain gluconeogenesis.

Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability in which group?

What is acetaldehyde?

Alcoholic beverage labels are required to provide a variety of information except for _______.

Which one of the following statements is a myth about alcohol?

What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

Describe how the body's metabolism adapts to the conditions of fasting and starvation.

The acidic compounds produced by the liver during incomplete breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available are known as "____________________."

The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in people with chronic alcohol abuse stems primarily from a deficiency of ____ ____ .

The metabolism of alcohol begins in the ________.

When the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of these compounds can be converted to glucose?

How does the body respond to a low-carbohydrate diet?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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