Question 1

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin B 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin B 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K

Question 2

Simple carbohydrates are soluble in the blood stream due to the presence of which of these groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  H 
B)  CH2 
C)  OH 
D)  COOH 
E)  CO2 
A)  H 
B)  CH2 
C)  OH 
D)  COOH 
E)  CO2

Question 3

Cholesterol has a chemical structure characteristic of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides 
B)  steroids 
C)  proteins 
D)  polysaccharides 
E)  none of the above 
A)  triglycerides 
B)  steroids 
C)  proteins 
D)  polysaccharides 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron 
E)  Iodine 
A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron 
E)  Iodine

Question 5

Which of these is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Phosphorus 
D)  Sodium 
E)  Sulfur 
A)  Carbon 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Phosphorus 
D)  Sodium 
E)  Sulfur

Question 6

Which of these substances not only adds bulk to food but provides a small amount of calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meat 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Starch 
D)  Fiber 
E)  Galactose 
A)  Meat 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Starch 
D)  Fiber 
E)  Galactose

Question 7

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins function as enzymes in the body. 
B)  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. 
C)  Protein can be broken down for energy purposes. 
D)  Proteins function as structural components in the body. 
E)  When proteins are consumed they are directly integrated into your body. 
A)  Proteins function as enzymes in the body. 
B)  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. 
C)  Protein can be broken down for energy purposes. 
D)  Proteins function as structural components in the body. 
E)  When proteins are consumed they are directly integrated into your body.

Question 8

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  45% 
B)  60% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50% 
A)  45% 
B)  60% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50%

Question 9

How much energy is released by the digestion of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram 
A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram

Question 10

Which of these minerals is a primary component in hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iron 
E)  Chromium 
A)  Iodine 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iron 
E)  Chromium

Question 11

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  10 Cal/gram 
E)  100 Cal/gram 
A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  10 Cal/gram 
E)  100 Cal/gram

Question 12

Which of these vitamins plays an important role in vision especially night vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin B-12 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Vitamin B-12 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K

Question 13

How much energy is released by the digestion of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram 
A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram

Question 14

Which of these carbohydrates is credited with preventing digestive tract disorders and lowering your chance of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Starch 
E)  Galactose 
A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Starch 
E)  Galactose

Question 15

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram 
A)  1 Cal/gram 
B)  4 Cal/gram 
C)  8 Cal/gram 
D)  9 Cal/gram 
E)  0 Cal/gram

Question 16

Starch is a polysaccharide composed of ________ units linked together.

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose 
B)  glucose 
C)  lactose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  none of the above 
A)  fructose 
B)  glucose 
C)  lactose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 0 and 10% 
B)  Between 20 and 35% 
C)  Between 40 and 45% 
D)  Between 45 and 50% 
E)  Between 55 and 60% 
A)  Between 0 and 10% 
B)  Between 20 and 35% 
C)  Between 40 and 45% 
D)  Between 45 and 50% 
E)  Between 55 and 60%

Question 18

Which of these is not a B complex vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B6 
B)  Folate 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Thiamin 
E)  Riboflavin 
A)  Vitamin B6 
B)  Folate 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Thiamin 
E)  Riboflavin

Question 19

Major minerals account for what percent of the body's weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 1% 
B)  1% 
C)  2% 
D)  3% 
E)  4% 
A)  Less than 1% 
B)  1% 
C)  2% 
D)  3% 
E)  4%

Question 20

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Sodium 
A)  Phosphorus 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Sodium

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Simple carbohydrates are soluble in the blood stream due to the presence of which of these groups?

Cholesterol has a chemical structure characteristic of __________.

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Which of these is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of these substances not only adds bulk to food but provides a small amount of calories?

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of proteins?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fats?

Which of these minerals is a primary component in hemoglobin?

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Which of these vitamins plays an important role in vision especially night vision?

How much energy is released by the digestion of carbohydrates?

Which of these carbohydrates is credited with preventing digestive tract disorders and lowering your chance of colon cancer?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

Starch is a polysaccharide composed of ________ units linked together.

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of fats?

Which of these is not a B complex vitamin?

Major minerals account for what percent of the body's weight?

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

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Exam 18: The Chemistry of Food

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Simple carbohydrates are soluble in the blood stream due to the presence of which of these groups?

Cholesterol has a chemical structure characteristic of __________.

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Which of these is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Which of these substances not only adds bulk to food but provides a small amount of calories?

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of proteins?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fats?

Which of these minerals is a primary component in hemoglobin?

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Which of these vitamins plays an important role in vision especially night vision?

How much energy is released by the digestion of carbohydrates?

Which of these carbohydrates is credited with preventing digestive tract disorders and lowering your chance of colon cancer?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

Starch is a polysaccharide composed of ________ units linked together.

What percentage of your diet does the FDA recommend for daily caloric intake of fats?

Which of these is not a B complex vitamin?

Major minerals account for what percent of the body's weight?

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

Molecular Reasons

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Atoms and Elements

Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions

Chemical Bonding

Organic Chemistry

Light and Color

Nuclear Chemistry

Energy for Today

Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources

The Air Around Us

The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water

Acids and Bases: the Molecules Responsible for Sour and Bitter

Oxidation and Reduction

The Chemistry of Household Products

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Drugs and Medicine: Healing, Helping, and Hurting

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