Question 1

Which is not a polymer of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellulose 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Glycogen 
D) Starch 
A) Cellulose 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Glycogen 
D) Starch B

Question 2

All nine essential amino acids can be found in meat.By employing the nutritional principle of complementarity,a vegetarian gets all nine.What is complementarity?

Accepted Answer

A) Combining foods that complement each other's essential amino acids 
B) Taking essential amino acid supplements to complement the diet 
C) Complementing a vegetable with a fruit at every meal 
D) Having milk to complement every meal 
A) Combining foods that complement each other's essential amino acids 
B) Taking essential amino acid supplements to complement the diet 
C) Complementing a vegetable with a fruit at every meal 
D) Having milk to complement every meal A

Question 3

Which activity would a 70-kg person need to do to "burn off" a meal consisting of a hamburger (350 Calories),3 oz of potato chips (1 oz = 108 Calories),and 2 beers (1 "regular" beer = 100 Calories)?

Accepted Answer

A) Golf for 3 hours 
B) Hike for 2 hours 
C) Run for 1 hour 
D) Swim for 1 hour 
A) Golf for 3 hours 
B) Hike for 2 hours 
C) Run for 1 hour 
D) Swim for 1 hour A

Question 4

A 20-year-old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds) has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 65 percent of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going 
B) Only 35 percent of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going 
C) 760 Calories are used for her bodily functions 
D) She needs to reduce her caloric intake or she will become obese 
A) Only 65 percent of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going 
B) Only 35 percent of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going 
C) 760 Calories are used for her bodily functions 
D) She needs to reduce her caloric intake or she will become obese

Question 5

What factors determine how many calories per day a person needs? 
I.health
II.level of activity
III.gender
IV.age
V.body size

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) II,III,and IV only 
C) I,II,and V only 
D) I,II,III,IV,and V 
A) I and II only 
B) II,III,and IV only 
C) I,II,and V only 
D) I,II,III,IV,and V

Question 6

Which is a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellulose 
B) Glucose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Sucrose 
A) Cellulose 
B) Glucose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Sucrose

Question 7

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Metabolism reverses the process of photosynthesis and produces energy from glucose 
B) More oxygen is required to burn one gram of a fatty acid than to burn one gram of glucose 
C) Proteins are not used by the body to provide energy 
D) The body converts glucose into carbon dioxide and water in one fast reaction 
A) Metabolism reverses the process of photosynthesis and produces energy from glucose 
B) More oxygen is required to burn one gram of a fatty acid than to burn one gram of glucose 
C) Proteins are not used by the body to provide energy 
D) The body converts glucose into carbon dioxide and water in one fast reaction

Question 8

Structurally,how are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins different?

Accepted Answer

A) Water-soluble vitamins have more atoms than fat-soluble vitamins 
B) Water-soluble vitamins contain polar groups,such as OH and fat-soluble do not 
C) Water-soluble vitamins always have higher molecular masses than fat-soluble vitamins 
D) Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the urine and fat-soluble are not 
A) Water-soluble vitamins have more atoms than fat-soluble vitamins 
B) Water-soluble vitamins contain polar groups,such as OH and fat-soluble do not 
C) Water-soluble vitamins always have higher molecular masses than fat-soluble vitamins 
D) Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the urine and fat-soluble are not

Question 9

The line-angle drawings of two fatty acids are shown.Which structural feature do they have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon-carbon double bonds 
B) Carboxylic acid group (COOH) 
C) Polyunsaturation 
D) They have no features in common 
A) Carbon-carbon double bonds 
B) Carboxylic acid group (COOH) 
C) Polyunsaturation 
D) They have no features in common

Question 10

-Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Oils always have low percentages of saturated fat 
B) Lard has more saturated fat than butter 
C) All dietary fats have some percentage of saturated fats 
D) Butter has the smallest amount of polyunsaturated fat 
A) Oils always have low percentages of saturated fat 
B) Lard has more saturated fat than butter 
C) All dietary fats have some percentage of saturated fats 
D) Butter has the smallest amount of polyunsaturated fat

Question 11

How many different tripeptides can be made from a supply of glycine and lysine?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 12

The following warning appears on cans of diet beverages sweetened with aspartame: "Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine." Should you worry about drinking the beverage?

Accepted Answer

A) No - for the majority of people,aspartame is a safe alternative to sugar 
B) Yes - the majority of people lack the enzyme needed to transform phenylalanine into tyrosine 
C) No - phenylalanine is an essential amino acid unavailable in any other food 
D) Yes - phenylalanine causes mental retardation 
A) No - for the majority of people,aspartame is a safe alternative to sugar 
B) Yes - the majority of people lack the enzyme needed to transform phenylalanine into tyrosine 
C) No - phenylalanine is an essential amino acid unavailable in any other food 
D) Yes - phenylalanine causes mental retardation

Question 13

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds) man need per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 1650 Cal/day 
B) 1800 Cal/day 
C) 3900 Cal/day 
D) 7500 Cal/day 
A) 1650 Cal/day 
B) 1800 Cal/day 
C) 3900 Cal/day 
D) 7500 Cal/day

Question 14

Which statement is false with respect to carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) They are made up of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio 
B) They are made from carbon dioxide and water by the process of photosynthesis 
C) They are metabolized in the body to produce energy 
D) They are the cause of obesity and should be eliminated from a healthful diet 
A) They are made up of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio 
B) They are made from carbon dioxide and water by the process of photosynthesis 
C) They are metabolized in the body to produce energy 
D) They are the cause of obesity and should be eliminated from a healthful diet

Question 15

-Comparing peanut oil and chicken fat,what do you observe?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanut oil has more saturated fat than chicken fat 
B) Chicken fat has more linoleic acid than peanut oil 
C) Peanut oil has more monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) Chicken fat has more total unsaturated fatty acids 
A) Peanut oil has more saturated fat than chicken fat 
B) Chicken fat has more linoleic acid than peanut oil 
C) Peanut oil has more monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) Chicken fat has more total unsaturated fatty acids

Question 16

-Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Olive oil 
C) Peanut oil 
D) Safflower oil 
A) Corn oil 
B) Olive oil 
C) Peanut oil 
D) Safflower oil

Question 17

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

Accepted Answer

A) Ca,Fe,Mg. 
B) Ca,Fe,Na. 
C) Ca,K,Zn. 
D) Ca,Mg,Na. 
A) Ca,Fe,Mg. 
B) Ca,Fe,Na. 
C) Ca,K,Zn. 
D) Ca,Mg,Na.

Question 18

You often hear the phrase,"You are what you eat." Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The food we eat provides the fundamental material to keep our bodies functioning 
B) Eating fats will make you fat because your body cannot digest fats 
C) The carbohydrates that you eat will cause your body to retain water,making you look bloated 
D) If you eat a lot of protein,your hair and nails will grow faster 
A) The food we eat provides the fundamental material to keep our bodies functioning 
B) Eating fats will make you fat because your body cannot digest fats 
C) The carbohydrates that you eat will cause your body to retain water,making you look bloated 
D) If you eat a lot of protein,your hair and nails will grow faster

Question 19

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

Accepted Answer

A) One molecule of a triglyceride and one molecule of water 
B) One molecule of a triglyceride and three molecules of water 
C) Three molecules of triglyceride and one molecule of water 
D) Three molecules of triglyceride and three molecules of water 
A) One molecule of a triglyceride and one molecule of water 
B) One molecule of a triglyceride and three molecules of water 
C) Three molecules of triglyceride and one molecule of water 
D) Three molecules of triglyceride and three molecules of water

Question 20

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) is

Accepted Answer

A) the minimum amount of energy required daily for your body to function. 
B) the same value for all people within an age group. 
C) dependent on a person's daily caloric intake. 
D) usually higher for women because they weigh less than men. 
A) the minimum amount of energy required daily for your body to function. 
B) the same value for all people within an age group. 
C) dependent on a person's daily caloric intake. 
D) usually higher for women because they weigh less than men.

Which is not a polymer of glucose?

All nine essential amino acids can be found in meat.By employing the nutritional principle of complementarity,a vegetarian gets all nine.What is complementarity?

Which activity would a 70-kg person need to do to "burn off" a meal consisting of a hamburger (350 Calories),3 oz of potato chips (1 oz = 108 Calories),and 2 beers (1 "regular" beer = 100 Calories)?

A 20-year-old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds) has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

What factors determine how many calories per day a person needs? I.health II.level of activity III.gender IV.age V.body size

Which is a monosaccharide?

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

Structurally,how are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins different?

The line-angle drawings of two fatty acids are shown.Which structural feature do they have in common?

-Which of the following statements is correct?

How many different tripeptides can be made from a supply of glycine and lysine?

The following warning appears on cans of diet beverages sweetened with aspartame: "Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine." Should you worry about drinking the beverage?

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds) man need per day?

Which statement is false with respect to carbohydrates?

-Comparing peanut oil and chicken fat,what do you observe?

-Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

You often hear the phrase,"You are what you eat." Which statement is true?

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) is

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Exam 11: Nutrition

Which is not a polymer of glucose?

All nine essential amino acids can be found in meat.By employing the nutritional principle of complementarity,a vegetarian gets all nine.What is complementarity?

Which activity would a 70-kg person need to do to "burn off" a meal consisting of a hamburger (350 Calories),3 oz of potato chips (1 oz = 108 Calories),and 2 beers (1 "regular" beer = 100 Calories)?

A 20-year-old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds) has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

What factors determine how many calories per day a person needs? I.health II.level of activity III.gender IV.age V.body size

Which is a monosaccharide?

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

Structurally,how are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins different?

The line-angle drawings of two fatty acids are shown.Which structural feature do they have in common?

-Which of the following statements is correct?

How many different tripeptides can be made from a supply of glycine and lysine?

The following warning appears on cans of diet beverages sweetened with aspartame: "Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine." Should you worry about drinking the beverage?

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds) man need per day?

Which statement is false with respect to carbohydrates?

-Comparing peanut oil and chicken fat,what do you observe?

-Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

You often hear the phrase,"You are what you eat." Which statement is true?

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) is

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