Question 1

Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. His body mass index is

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A)   24.4.
B)   20.0.
C)   29.8.
D)   33.2.
E)   35.4.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of a plan to maintain a healthy weight?

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A)   physical activity
B)   a kilocalorie output equal to the kilocalorie input
C)   appropriate intake of vitamins and minerals
D)   moderate intake of fats
E)   a kilocalorie output less than the kilocalorie inputF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Carbohydrates are typically broken down to

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A)   maltose, the molecule stored for future energy needs.
B)   fructose, the molecule stored for future energy needs.
C)   glucose, the molecule used as the energy source in cells.
D)   glycogen, the molecule used as the energy source in cells.
E)   glucose, the molecule stored for future energy needs.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The longer digestive tract of herbivores is necessary to complete digestion of plant material.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts label is based on an)

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A)   diet of 2,000 calories each day.
B)   diet of 2,500 calories each day.
C)   BMI of 22.
D)   individual weighing 175 pounds.
E)   individual weighting 120 pounds.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Stephen has a family history of diabetes type 2. He knows he should reduce the amount of sugars in his diet but is not sure how to go about it. What is some advice you might give him?

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A)   Most breakfast cereals are a good way to start the day.
B)   Eat white bread instead of whole wheat.
C)   Cooking with sugar is all right since it breaks down in the process of heating.
D)   Avoid jams and jellies.
E)   Use honey instead of spices like cinnamon to flavor your food.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

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A)   nuts
B)   eggs
C)   milk
D)   chicken
E)   beefF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Fiber is a type of _____ provided by _____.

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A)   fat; animals
B)   carbohydrate; plants
C)   protein; plants
D)   carbohydrate; animals
E)   protein; animalsF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Carbohydrates

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A)   should not comprise a large amount of the diet.
B)   are mostly found in animal sources of food.
C)   are stored as starch by animals.
D)   are converted to glucose for transport in the blood.
E)   are stored for insulation and protection of organs.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is the least likely to contribute protein to the diet?

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A)   eggs
B)   fish
C)   dried beans
D)   milk
E)   vegetable oilF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

What criteria is used to distinguish between an empty-calorie food and a junk food?

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A)   Empty-calorie foods have a high sugar-to-vitamin ratio.
B)   Empty-calorie foods have a low sugar-to-vitamin ratio.
C)   Empty-calorie foods have no calories in them at all.
D)   Empty-calorie foods are made completely from artificial ingredients.
E)   Junk foods have a higher vitamins-to-sugar ratio than empty-calorie foods.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is an incorrect match?

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A)   trans fat - margarine
B)   saturated fat - beef
C)   unsaturated fat - olive oil
D)   saturated fat - coldwater fish
E)   unsaturated fat - canola oilF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Alicia and Juan are hiking in the woods and come across the skull of an animal. The teeth are still in the skull. The front teeth, or incisors, are short but sharp. The canines are long and pointed. The back teeth, or molars and premolars, are jagged. Based on these teeth, the skull likely belonged to an)

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A)   carnivore.
B)   omnivore.
C)   herbivore.
D)   human.
E)   There is not enough information to answer.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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A)   the mixing of ingested food with digestive juices.
B)   the production of saliva.
C)   the absorption of water and formation of feces.
D)   the majority of chemical digestion and absorption.
E)   the production of digestion enzymes that are released into the small intestine.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Ruminants have a stomach that enables them to digest cellulose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Without villi, a person would not be able to

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A)   produce vitamin K.
B)   absorb enough nutrients.
C)   produce pepsin.
D)   swallow food.
E)   produce feces.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following substances is not correctly matched with its caloric value?

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A)   carbohydrate - 4 kcal/gram
B)   fat - 4 kcal/gram
C)   water - 0 kcal/gram
D)   protein - 4 kcal/gram
E)   fiber - 0 kcal/gramF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Ashley has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her doctor recommended that she try to lower the amount of sodium in her diet. What advice would you give her?

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A)   Eat canned soups; they are typically low in salt.
B)   Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, low in sodium.
C)   Adding salt to vegetables while cooking is all right since most of the salt pours off when you drain them.
D)   Use spices instead of salt to flavor food when cooking.
E)   Hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats are a good source of protein low in sodium.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Digestion in humans and earthworms

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A)   is similar in that in both organisms, digestion is an extracellular process, occurring in a complete digestive tract.
B)   is different in that earthworms have a sac plan body plan and humans have a tube-within-a-tube body plan.
C)   is different in that digestion is an extracellular process in humans but an intracellular process in earthworms.
D)   is similar in that in both organisms, digestion is an intracellular process, occurring in an incomplete digestive system.
E)   is similar in that in both organisms, digestion occurs in a simple tract, in which all parts of the tract are similar.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

If the stomach lining lacks mucus, it will result in

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A)   a bolus.
B)   acid reflux.
C)   heartburn.
D)   an ulcer.
E)   chyme.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

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Stephen has a family history of diabetes type 2. He knows he should reduce the amount of sugars in his diet but is not sure how to go about it. What is some advice you might give him?

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What criteria is used to distinguish between an empty-calorie food and a junk food?

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If the stomach lining lacks mucus, it will result in

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Carbohydrates

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Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. His body mass index is

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Digestion in humans and earthworms

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Which of the following is not part of a plan to maintain a healthy weight?

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Carbohydrates are typically broken down to

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Ashley has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her doctor recommended that she try to lower the amount of sodium in her diet. What advice would you give her?

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Which of the following substances is not correctly matched with its caloric value?

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The longer digestive tract of herbivores is necessary to complete digestion of plant material.

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Which of the following is an incorrect match?

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Which of the following is the least likely to contribute protein to the diet?

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The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts label is based on an)

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Without villi, a person would not be able to

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Ruminants have a stomach that enables them to digest cellulose.

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Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

Fiber is a type of _____ provided by _____.

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Stephen has a family history of diabetes type 2. He knows he should reduce the amount of sugars in his diet but is not sure how to go about it. What is some advice you might give him?

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What criteria is used to distinguish between an empty-calorie food and a junk food?

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If the stomach lining lacks mucus, it will result in

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Carbohydrates

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Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. His body mass index is

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Digestion in humans and earthworms

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Which of the following is not part of a plan to maintain a healthy weight?

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Carbohydrates are typically broken down to

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Ashley has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her doctor recommended that she try to lower the amount of sodium in her diet. What advice would you give her?

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Which of the following substances is not correctly matched with its caloric value?

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The longer digestive tract of herbivores is necessary to complete digestion of plant material.

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Which of the following is an incorrect match?

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Which of the following is the least likely to contribute protein to the diet?

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The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts label is based on an)

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Ruminants have a stomach that enables them to digest cellulose.

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