Started on Sunday, 1 May 2022, 5:06 PM
State Finished
Completed on Sunday, 1 May 2022, 5:40 PM
Time taken 34 mins 3 secs
Marks 19.00/20.00
Grade 95.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
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Which organs make up the digestive system?
Select one:
a. skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle
b. mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
c. skin, nails, hair, and sweat glands
d. kidneys, bladders, and ureters
e. brain, spinal cord, and nerves
The correct answer is: mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
,Question 2
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple carbohydrate?
Select one:
a. Glucose
b. Lactose
c. Disaccharide
d. Glycogen
e. Galactose
The correct answer is: Glycogen
Question 3
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Which of the following statements are TRUE about the AMDR?
Select one:
a. There is an increased risk of developing health complications if an individual does not reach the AMDRs for his/her target
group
b. It is the calculated range of how much energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein is recommended for a healthy diet
c. The values (% of calories) for protein, fat, and carbohydrate are 10-35, 20-35, and 45-65, respectively.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
The correct answer is: All of the above.
,Question 4
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about proteins?
Select one:
a. A vegan’s protein needs are slightly lower than non-vegans because of the lower digestibility of plant-based sources
b. Protein and amino acid supplements enhance exercise performance and promote increased muscle mass better than dietary
sources of protein.
c. Commercially sold protein bars and shakes are the best dietary source of protein for everyone, even non-athletes
d. The elderly do not require more protein in their diets because they do not experience sarcopenia, which is muscle wasting.
e. The RDA set for protein for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight and represents the amount of protein in the
diet required to balance the protein that is used up by the body and that is excreted
The correct answer is: The RDA set for protein for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight and represents the amount of
protein in the diet required to balance the protein that is used up by the body and that is excreted
Question 5
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What is the cause of lactose intolerance?
Select one:
a. Consumption of dairy products in excess amounts.
b. A deficiency in the enzyme that breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose; this causes incomplete digestion of lactose.
c. Excess production of the enzyme that breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose; this causes incomplete digestion of
lactose.
d. Inadequate consumption of dairy products.
e. A deficiency in salivary amylase that breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose; this causes incomplete digestion of
lactose.
The correct answer is: A deficiency in the enzyme that breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose; this causes incomplete
digestion of lactose.
, Question 6
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Which of the following food items contribute to ninety percent of food allergies?
Select one:
a. Soy
b. Eggs
c. Peanuts
d. Shellfish
e. All of the above
The correct answer is: All of the above
Question 7
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Which of the following statements about digestion is FALSE?
Select one:
a. A high-protein or high-carbohydrate meal takes longer to break down than one rich in fat
b. Enzymes are used to break apart the components in food in the chemical breakdown stage of digestion.
c. Peristalsis describes the wave movement of smooth muscle contraction that pushes forward / propels food down the digestive
tract.
d. Bile is made in the liver and important for digesting fats and allowing fat molecules to move through the watery environment
of the small intestine.
e. The only chemical or mechanical breakdown of food that occurs in the large intestine is due to specific bacteria that inhabit
this region.
The correct answer is: A high-protein or high-carbohydrate meal takes longer to break down than one rich in fat