Question 1

Hannah eats tremendous amounts of food, but then takes laxatives, vomits, and exercises to keep from gaining weight. She has an eating disorder called ________.

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The answer of Hannah eats tremendous amounts of food, but...

Question 2

The liver functions in fat metabolism to control the amounts of glucose, amino acids, and iron released into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most common dietary lipids are fats called ________.

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Question 4

Which of the following activities should lead to the loss of at least a pound of fat in one week?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow walking for an hour each day
B)  Sitting at rest for two hours each day
C)  Swimming or running for an hour each day
D)  Swimming for half an hour each dayE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Amino acids can be used to synthesize proteins for cellular structures, to synthesize proteins that function in various body processes, and for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Candy and sugary desserts are associated with weight gain. Why would candy and sugary foods, containing carbohydrates, cause an increase in body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates, once broken down into glucose, can be used in lipogenesis and be converted into fats for storage.
B)  Glucose is stored as glycogen. When the amount of glycogen exceeds the storage capacity of the liver, it is transported to adipose tissue and adds to the fat stores.
C)  Disaccharides like sucrose and lactose can be broken down into monosaccharides and stored in fat cells beneath the skin.
D)  "Body fat" refers to the mass storage of excess nutrients in the adipose layer. Anything in excess can be stored there, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A complete protein has adequate amounts of the essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cells of the ________ system require a continuous supply of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular
B)  respiratory
C)  digestive
D)  nervousE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The units of heat that measure the amount of energy in food are called ________.

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The answer of The units of heat that measure the...

Question 10

What compound provides fuel after cellular glucose supplies are depleted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triglycerides
B)  Proteins
C)  Amino acids
D)  GlycogenE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is high in monounsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olive oil
B)  Butter
C)  Palm oil
D)  Coconut oilE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

As a whole, the chemical reactions that are used by cells to build and break down compounds are referred to as ________.

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The answer of As a whole, the chemical reactions that...

Question 13

Deficiency of vitamin ________ causes night blindness.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  C
C)  D
D)  KE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The instrument that measures the caloric content of a food sample is a(n)________.

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The answer of The instrument that measures the caloric content...

Question 15

Excess calcium in the diet causes

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition of calcium in soft tissue.
B)  brittle teeth.
C)  cracked fingernails.
D)  stunted growth.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Treatment with antibiotic drugs is sometimes followed by a deficiency of vitamin

Accepted Answer

A)  
A)  
B)  
C)  
C)  
D)  
D)  K) E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

-A group of people have their BMI scores calculated: Jordan has a BMI of 26. Matt has a BMI of 21. Kelsey has a BMI score of 29. Heather has a BMI score of 31. Chad has a BMI of 23. Which of these people is considered obese by the BMI standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jordan
B)  Heather
C)  Matt
D)  Two or more of these people are considered obeseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A person has a hormonal disorder in which their stomach constantly secretes ghrelin. Predict the effect of this disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  The person will never feel hungry.
B)  The person will constantly feel hungry.
C)  They will have an increased metabolic rate.
D)  They will have an increased metabolic rate, but no abnormal effect on appetite.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which is not a medical condition that affects the ability to obtain adequate nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tooth decay
B)  Depression
C)  Periodontal disease
D)  OsteomalaciaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Riboflavin is carried in the blood combined with the blood protein called ________.

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The answer of Riboflavin is carried in the blood combined...

Exam 18: Nutrition and Metabolism

Riboflavin is carried in the blood combined with the blood protein called ________.

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A complete protein has adequate amounts of the essential amino acids.

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The liver functions in fat metabolism to control the amounts of glucose, amino acids, and iron released into the blood.

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A person has a hormonal disorder in which their stomach constantly secretes ghrelin. Predict the effect of this disorder.

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Which of the following activities should lead to the loss of at least a pound of fat in one week?

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The instrument that measures the caloric content of a food sample is a(n)________.

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Which of the following is high in monounsaturated fats?

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Treatment with antibiotic drugs is sometimes followed by a deficiency of vitamin

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The most common dietary lipids are fats called ________.

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What compound provides fuel after cellular glucose supplies are depleted?

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The units of heat that measure the amount of energy in food are called ________.

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Candy and sugary desserts are associated with weight gain. Why would candy and sugary foods, containing carbohydrates, cause an increase in body fat?

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Which is not a medical condition that affects the ability to obtain adequate nutrition?

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Hannah eats tremendous amounts of food, but then takes laxatives, vomits, and exercises to keep from gaining weight. She has an eating disorder called ________.

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-A group of people have their BMI scores calculated: Jordan has a BMI of 26. Matt has a BMI of 21. Kelsey has a BMI score of 29. Heather has a BMI score of 31. Chad has a BMI of 23. Which of these people is considered obese by the BMI standards?

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As a whole, the chemical reactions that are used by cells to build and break down compounds are referred to as ________.

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Amino acids can be used to synthesize proteins for cellular structures, to synthesize proteins that function in various body processes, and for energy.

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Cells of the ________ system require a continuous supply of glucose.

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Deficiency of vitamin ________ causes night blindness.

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Excess calcium in the diet causes

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