HUN 1201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:
plan and evaluate diets for healthy people
Gram for gram, which class of nutrient provides the
most energy?
fats
Which nutrient is an organic compound?
vitamin C
In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a
problem is called a:
hypothesis
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of
about 98% of a population is known as the:
Recommended Dietary Allowance
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
45-65%
Which statement is true of nutrient intakes?
Intakes above the UL put an individual at risk of toxicity.
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are
in the control or experimental group.
What is the AMDR for fat?
20-35%
What is the AMDR for protein?
10-35%
The part of the grain that remains after being refined is
the:
,endosperm
Which of the following food groups are emphasized by
Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Vegetables, Whole Grains, and Fruits
Which recommendation is part of the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans?
Balance kcalories.
Which of the following is NOT required on food
labels?
a health claim
Required on food labels:
ingredient list, net package contents, name & address of
vendor
What are the principles of diet planning?
adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density,
moderation, and variety
In which food group are legumes found?
protein
A food label that advertises the product as a "rich
source of fiber" is an example of a ____.
Nutrient Claim
What is a feature of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food
label?
Saturated fat must be listed
Which of the following would be a source of protein?
tofu
What is the function of mucus in the stomach?
It protects stomach cells from gastric juices.
What best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
Very acidic
What is the normal pH of the gastric juice?
, 2
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach?
It creates an optimum acidity.
What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?
Lower esophageal sphincter
Fiber is absorbed in the small intestine
False
One function of the gallbladder is to ____.
Store Bile
What is chyme?
a mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric
juices
What is the function of bile?
It emulsifies fats.
Which part of the GI tract contains highly acidic
digestive juices?
Stomach
The chemical reaction by which starch is split into
monosaccharides is called ____.
hydrolysis
When blood glucose concentration falls, what
pancreatic hormone is secreted to stimulate release of
stored glucose?
glucagon
What is the preferred source of energy for the brain
and nerve cells.
glucose
After a meal, which hormone is responsible for
moving glucose into the body's cells?
Insulin
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:
plan and evaluate diets for healthy people
Gram for gram, which class of nutrient provides the
most energy?
fats
Which nutrient is an organic compound?
vitamin C
In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a
problem is called a:
hypothesis
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of
about 98% of a population is known as the:
Recommended Dietary Allowance
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
45-65%
Which statement is true of nutrient intakes?
Intakes above the UL put an individual at risk of toxicity.
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are
in the control or experimental group.
What is the AMDR for fat?
20-35%
What is the AMDR for protein?
10-35%
The part of the grain that remains after being refined is
the:
,endosperm
Which of the following food groups are emphasized by
Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Vegetables, Whole Grains, and Fruits
Which recommendation is part of the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans?
Balance kcalories.
Which of the following is NOT required on food
labels?
a health claim
Required on food labels:
ingredient list, net package contents, name & address of
vendor
What are the principles of diet planning?
adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density,
moderation, and variety
In which food group are legumes found?
protein
A food label that advertises the product as a "rich
source of fiber" is an example of a ____.
Nutrient Claim
What is a feature of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food
label?
Saturated fat must be listed
Which of the following would be a source of protein?
tofu
What is the function of mucus in the stomach?
It protects stomach cells from gastric juices.
What best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
Very acidic
What is the normal pH of the gastric juice?
, 2
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach?
It creates an optimum acidity.
What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?
Lower esophageal sphincter
Fiber is absorbed in the small intestine
False
One function of the gallbladder is to ____.
Store Bile
What is chyme?
a mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric
juices
What is the function of bile?
It emulsifies fats.
Which part of the GI tract contains highly acidic
digestive juices?
Stomach
The chemical reaction by which starch is split into
monosaccharides is called ____.
hydrolysis
When blood glucose concentration falls, what
pancreatic hormone is secreted to stimulate release of
stored glucose?
glucagon
What is the preferred source of energy for the brain
and nerve cells.
glucose
After a meal, which hormone is responsible for
moving glucose into the body's cells?
Insulin
