Nutrition Exam 2 (multiple choice) Questions And Answers Guaranteed Pass

the process of photosynthesis produces which of the following molecules? - correct answers glucose the function of glycogen - correct answers to store glucose in humans and animals which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrates you should consume daily is correct? - correct answers the ADMR for carbs is 20-35 percent of your total daily calories carbohydrate digestion begins in the ________. - correct answers mouth to which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption? - correct answers liver people with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest _______. - correct answers milk sugar what is the source of of glucose to supply the energy needs in a person who has not eaten for 7 hours? - correct answers muscle protein when does glycogenesis occur? - correct answers when a person is fasting and glucose is generated from noncarb sources the reason people who follow a low-carb diet are often in ketosis is that... - correct answers they are unable to break down fat completely current DRIs recommend that you consume ___ grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you eat - correct answers 14 which of the following hormones does not increase blood glucose levels? - correct answers insulin which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct? - correct answers eating sugar can contribute to dental cavities which of the following statements does not represent a healthy benefit attributed to eating insoluble fiber? - correct answers it lowers the risk of developing disease which of the following carbs is also known as table sugar? - correct answers sucrose which of the following carbs is the storage form of glucose in animals? - correct answers glycogen which of the following carbs is a chain of glucose units found in plants only? - correct answers starch the enzyme ________ begins the digestion of starch in the mouth - correct answers amylase the ______________ refers to the measured upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of a carbohydrate-intense food - correct answers glycemic index _____ cells and red blood cells rely on glucose for energy - correct answers brain plants make glucose through a process called - correct answers photosynthesis insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the - correct answers pancreas the creation of glucose from noncarb sources is called - correct answers gluconeogenesis symptoms of __________ include light-headedness, dizziness, shakiness, and hunger - correct answers hypoglycemia the two essential fatty acids are _____ and ______ - correct answers linoleic acid, alpha-linoleic acid which of the following terms encompasses all of the other listed terms? - correct answers lipoprotein a fatty acid that has a single double bond is called a - correct answers menstruated fatty acid which of the following lipids is a precursor for both vitamin D and testosterone? - correct answers alpha-linolenic acid which of the following statements regarding trans fats is correct? - correct answers their consumption raises LDL and lowers HDL levels which of the following benefits is associated with omega-3 fatty acids? - correct answers *all answers are correct* syndrome X includes all following conditions except - correct answers elevated levels of HDL cholesterol of the following actions, the most effective way to improve HDL cholesterol levels is to - correct answers engage in routine exercise which of the following foods should provide the majority of fat in the Mediterranean diet? - correct answers Olive oil and olives the current ADMR recommendation for fat in the american diet is - correct answers 20-35 % the energy content of fat is ___ calories per gram - correct answers 9 fat is the common name for which of the following substances? - correct answers triglycerides which of the substances is a major component of cell membranes? - correct answers phospholipids which of the following lipoproteins has the highest cholesterol content? - correct answers LDL which of the following substances is produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid? - correct answers a trans fatty acid compounds in your body that consist of numerous amino acids and are found in all living cells are called - correct answers peptides proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by which of the following factors? - correct answers acids digestion of protein within within the stomach begins with the enzyme - correct answers pepsin which of the following molecules is a protein that provides structural support to body tissues? - correct answers collagen the average adult should consume how many grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight? - correct answers 0.8 which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high-protein, low-carb diet? - correct answers fruits proteins that act as a biological catalysts and speed up chemical reactions are - correct answers enzymes a gene is a segment of ______ that codes for a specific person - correct answers DNA the absorption of amino acids occurs in the - correct answers small intestine which of the following food pairings is more likely to be an example of two incomplete proteins to achieve protein complementation? - correct answers vegetables and rice amino acids are joined together by which kind of bond? - correct answers peptide bond after a meal, proteins help increase ____ more than do