Question 1

A serving of food contains 9g carbohydrate, 3g protein, and 5g fat. The total calories per serving of this food is

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A)   73.
B)   83.
C)   93.
D)   103.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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A)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
B)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
C)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the trachea.
D)   Vanessa has something wrong with the structure of her pharynx which allowed the milk to come out her nose.
E)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the trachea.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Eating disorders

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A)   are caused primarily by biological factors.
B)   occur only in woman.
C)   are caused by a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors.
D)   always involve overeating.
E)   rarely have serious consequences for one's health.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Energy needs are supplied by

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A)   carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
B)   micronutrients.
C)   antioxidants.
D)   fiber.
E)   essential amino acids.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Cholesterol can be synthesized by the body and is found in certain foods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which food choice below offers the healthiest fat for your heart?

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A)   oily fish
B)   red meat
C)   whole milk
D)   cheese
E)   shrimp and lobsterF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. According to Mark's BMI, he is

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A)   at a healthy weight.
B)   overweight.
C)   moderately obese.
D)   morbidly obese.
E)   underweight.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Dietary supplements

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A)   are always safe because they are natural.
B)   can be harmful.
C)   can accumulate to toxic levels.
D)   can be harmful and accumulate to toxic levels.
E)   are regulated by the federal government.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a healthy body mass index?

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A)   20.3
B)   26.6
C)   29.2
D)   32.8
E)   41.5F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

One serving of the food shown on this label contains _____ calories from protein.

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A)   20
B)   5
C)   45
D)   15
E)   120F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following correctly ranks the following food groups in order from most to least amount to be consumed each day?

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A)   grains, fruits, meats, oils
B)   fruits, grains, meats, oils
C)   grains, oils, meats, fruits
D)   oils, meats, grains, fruits
E)   meats, oils, grains, fruitsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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A)   salivary amylase - starch
B)   pepsin - protein
C)   maltase - starch
D)   trypsin - protein
E)   pancreatic amylase - starchF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

If a person increases his food intake without increasing his energy need for metabolic functions or processing, what will he need to do in order to maintain his weight?

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A)   decrease physical activity
B)   increase physical activity
C)   consume additional vitamins
D)   drink additional water
E)   drink less waterF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

In the figure shown here, "A" is referring to the

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A)   liver.
B)   stomach.
C)   duodenum.
D)   pancreas.
E)   small intestine.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Micronutrients

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A)   supply the body's energy needs.
B)   are needed in large quantities.
C)   include lipids and proteins.
D)   include vitamins and minerals.
E)   include carbohydrates.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

It is July and Julie was out playing softball all day. She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well. What is most likely happening to Julie?

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A)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is increasing.
B)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is decreasing.
C)   Her body is fatigued from all of the exercise.
D)   Her muscles are cramped up due to a lack of calcium.
E)   Her aerobic conditioning was not strong enough to handle all of the exercise.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Starch digestion begins in the _____ and protein digestion begins in the _____.

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A)   mouth; small intestine
B)   stomach; small intestine
C)   mouth; stomach
D)   stomach; large intestine
E)   small intestine; stomachF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

A diet high in fiber may contribute to a lower chance of heart disease because

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A)   fiber absorbs cholesterol.
B)   fiber absorbs excess sugars in the bloodstream.
C)   fiber is capable of breaking apart clots in the bloodstream.
D)   fiber produces cholesterol.
E)   fiber promotes fecal formation which contributes to movements of the large intestine.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

Micronutrients

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A diet high in fiber may contribute to a lower chance of heart disease because

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Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Which food choice below offers the healthiest fat for your heart?

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One serving of the food shown on this label contains _____ calories from protein.

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Energy needs are supplied by

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. According to Mark's BMI, he is

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If a person increases his food intake without increasing his energy need for metabolic functions or processing, what will he need to do in order to maintain his weight?

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A serving of food contains 9g carbohydrate, 3g protein, and 5g fat. The total calories per serving of this food is

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Which of the following is a healthy body mass index?

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In the figure shown here, "A" is referring to the

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Cholesterol can be synthesized by the body and is found in certain foods.

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Eating disorders

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Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

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Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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It is July and Julie was out playing softball all day. She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well. What is most likely happening to Julie?

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Starch digestion begins in the _____ and protein digestion begins in the _____.

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Which of the following correctly ranks the following food groups in order from most to least amount to be consumed each day?

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Dietary supplements

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