Question 1

There are two basic types of proteins:

Accepted Answer

A) essential and nonessential. 
B) fibrous and globular. 
C) organic and inorganic. 
D) hormones and enzymes. 
E) anabolic and catabolic. 
A) essential and nonessential. 
B) fibrous and globular. 
C) organic and inorganic. 
D) hormones and enzymes. 
E) anabolic and catabolic.

Question 2

The pancreas has no ability to make insulin for a person with type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The special proteins that drive chemical reactions are:

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes. 
B) antibodies. 
C) collagen. 
D) hormones. 
E) DNA. 
A) enzymes. 
B) antibodies. 
C) collagen. 
D) hormones. 
E) DNA.

Question 4

Answer questions based on the "Lyla" case study information below.
Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom.She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.Her child is now two years old.Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds.Her waist measurement is 37 inches.Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL,total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL,and blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg.She consumes,on the average,2,450 Calories,26 grams of dietary fiber,and 26 grams of saturated fat daily.
-Lyla consumed 76% of her Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about fiber? Fiber:

Accepted Answer

A) is fat soluble. 
B) increases the caloric density of the diet. 
C) hardens stool. 
D) binds some minerals. 
E) causes hemorrhoids. 
A) is fat soluble. 
B) increases the caloric density of the diet. 
C) hardens stool. 
D) binds some minerals. 
E) causes hemorrhoids.

Question 7

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-The bonding of amino acids together to make a protein is:
Answers:

Accepted Answer

A) anabolic. 
B) catabolic. 
C) neither anabolic nor catabolic. 
A) anabolic. 
B) catabolic. 
C) neither anabolic nor catabolic.

Question 8

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below.
  
-Bayo's dietary intake level of _____ increases his risk for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) folate 
C) sodium 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C 
A) vitamin E 
B) folate 
C) sodium 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C

Question 9

Fiber decreases:

Accepted Answer

A) the glycemic index value of a food. 
B) food allergies. 
C) peristalsis. 
D) hyperhomocystemia. 
E) marasmus. 
A) the glycemic index value of a food. 
B) food allergies. 
C) peristalsis. 
D) hyperhomocystemia. 
E) marasmus.

Question 10

Heat _____ protein.

Accepted Answer

A) denatures 
B) digests 
C) emulsifies 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C 
A) denatures 
B) digests 
C) emulsifies 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C

Question 11

Answer questions based on the "Lyla" case study information below.
Lyla is a 23-year-old single mom.She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.Her child is now two years old.Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds.Her waist measurement is 37 inches.Her lab values include: a fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL,total blood cholesterol of 227 mg/dL,and blood pressure of 137/87 mm Hg.She consumes,on the average,2,450 Calories,26 grams of dietary fiber,and 26 grams of saturated fat daily.
-Lyla's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for protein would be met if she consumed 61 grams of dietary protein each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that supports heart health and helps prevent cancer and other chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Elevated intakes of saturated fat 
D) Aerobic physical activities 
E) Omega-3 fatty acids 
A) Triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Elevated intakes of saturated fat 
D) Aerobic physical activities 
E) Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 14

Answer questions based on the "Elly" case study information below.
Elly is a 27-year-old,sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall,weighs 150 pounds,and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating).Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected,so she had a health assessment done.The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood cholesterol of 237 mg/dl,triglycerides of 331 mg/dL,low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol of 203 mg/dL,high-density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol of 34 mg/dL,fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL,and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg.Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705,Calorie need of 2,241,protein intake of 44 grams,fiber intake of 38 grams,cholesterol intake of 311 mg,and sodium intake of 3,423 mg.
-Elly should use the glycemic index to help control her total blood cholesterol level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person with milk allergy should avoid eating dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Proteins are synthesized in the body according to DNA transcription and RNA translation rather than dietary protein type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A protein with an exclusive beta-sheet conformation is a fibrous protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Protein denaturation can occur when foods are cooked with heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ prevent oxidation reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) Triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Elevated intakes of saturated fat 
D) Aerobic physical activities 
E) Omega-3 fatty acids 
A) Triglycerides 
B) Antioxidants 
C) Elevated intakes of saturated fat 
D) Aerobic physical activities 
E) Omega-3 fatty acids

There are two basic types of proteins:

The pancreas has no ability to make insulin for a person with type 1 diabetes.

The special proteins that drive chemical reactions are:

Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Which of the following statements is true about fiber? Fiber:

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -The bonding of amino acids together to make a protein is: Answers:

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below. -Bayo's dietary intake level of _____ increases his risk for heart disease.

Fiber decreases:

Heat _____ protein.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that supports heart health and helps prevent cancer and other chronic diseases.

_____ have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

A person with milk allergy should avoid eating dairy products.

Proteins are synthesized in the body according to DNA transcription and RNA translation rather than dietary protein type.

A protein with an exclusive beta-sheet conformation is a fibrous protein.

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose diabetes.

Protein denaturation can occur when foods are cooked with heat.

_____ prevent oxidation reactions.

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There are two basic types of proteins:

The pancreas has no ability to make insulin for a person with type 1 diabetes.

The special proteins that drive chemical reactions are:

Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down starch into single glucose units.

Which of the following statements is true about fiber? Fiber:

Match the short phrase or term with the choice that correctly completes the sentence.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -The bonding of amino acids together to make a protein is: Answers:

Answer questions based on the case study "Bayo" information below. -Bayo's dietary intake level of _____ increases his risk for heart disease.

Fiber decreases:

Heat _____ protein.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that supports heart health and helps prevent cancer and other chronic diseases.

_____ have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

A person with milk allergy should avoid eating dairy products.

Proteins are synthesized in the body according to DNA transcription and RNA translation rather than dietary protein type.

A protein with an exclusive beta-sheet conformation is a fibrous protein.

A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose diabetes.

Protein denaturation can occur when foods are cooked with heat.

_____ prevent oxidation reactions.

Nutrition Basics

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness

The Vitamins and Minerals

Nutrition Information and the Food Industry

Nutrition Through the Lifespan

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