Question 1

Trans fats are

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A)   found naturally in all animals.
B)   found naturally in all plants.
C)   produced by hydrogenating unsaturated oils.
D)   produced by hydrogenating saturated fats and unsaturated oils together.
E)   produced by hydrogenating polysaturated fats.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Regulation of metabolic activities typically involves

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A)   cholesterol.
B)   water.
C)   vitamins.
D)   glucose.
E)   glycogen.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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A)   sugars and proteins must be emulsified before being digested.
B)   fats are absorbed into lymphatic capillaries instead of blood capillaries.
C)   sugars and proteins interact with bile salts in order for absorption to occur.
D)   fats are digested primarily in the stomach.
E)   fats do not require digestion before being absorbed.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Scientific testing has not been performed on many herbal supplements.

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TRU E
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Question 5

Fats are absorbed by the epithelial cells of villi in the intestinal tract and enter the capillary beds of the circulatory system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The USDA recommends which type of food should compose the smallest percentage of our diet?

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A)   fruits and vegetables
B)   fats and oils
C)   meat, eggs, and nuts
D)   breads and cereals
E)   dairy productsF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

During water toxication hyponatremia) , which electrolytes can become out of balance?

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A)   sodium and potassium
B)   sodium and calcium
C)   calcium and potassium
D)   iron and magnesium
E)   zinc and ironF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which

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A)   the body is not able to produce.
B)   the body is able to produce so no food source is needed.
C)   are needed in very low quantities.
D)   cannot be found within food sources.
E)   make up a large proportion of the body.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

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A)   eliminate nitrogenous waste
B)   eliminate dead bacteria
C)   eliminate nondigestible food
D)   eliminate bile pigments from the breakdown of hemoglobin
E)   absorb nutrientsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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A)   serving size.
B)   % daily value of protein.
C)   number of grams of fat.
D)   number of grams of fiber.
E)   % daily value of sodium.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

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A)   pepsin - peptides - peptidase - amino acids
B)   peptidase - peptides - pepsin - amino acids
C)   peptidase - amino acids - pepsin - peptides
D)   amino acids - peptidase - peptides - pepsin
E)   peptides - pepsin - peptidase - amino acidsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

In type 2 diabetes, cells become resistant to insulin because of

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A)   reduced levels of glucose.
B)   chronically reduced levels of insulin.
C)   chronically high levels of insulin.
D)   chronically high levels of glycogen.
E)   chronically reduced levels of glycogen.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

The USDA recommends which type of food should compose the smallest percentage of our diet?

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During water toxication hyponatremia) , which electrolytes can become out of balance?

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Regulation of metabolic activities typically involves

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Fats are absorbed by the epithelial cells of villi in the intestinal tract and enter the capillary beds of the circulatory system.

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Trans fats are

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Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

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Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which

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Scientific testing has not been performed on many herbal supplements.

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The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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In type 2 diabetes, cells become resistant to insulin because of

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When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

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The USDA recommends which type of food should compose the smallest percentage of our diet?

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During water toxication hyponatremia) , which electrolytes can become out of balance?

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Regulation of metabolic activities typically involves

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Fats are absorbed by the epithelial cells of villi in the intestinal tract and enter the capillary beds of the circulatory system.

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Trans fats are

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Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

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Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which

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Scientific testing has not been performed on many herbal supplements.

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The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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In type 2 diabetes, cells become resistant to insulin because of

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When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

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