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DH 209 MIDTERM Exam with complete
solutions latest version
As adults age their caloric intake should decrease because: - CORRECT ANSWER-
BMR decreases as well
The Guidelines that offer nutrient adequacy for groups of a population rather than
individuals are - CORRECT ANSWER-Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
What do both milk and unsweetened juices contain - CORRECT ANSWER-Naturally
occurring sugar
- lactose
- fructose
Name the macronutrients: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Carbohydrates
•Fats
•Protein
•Alcohol
•Water
Which of the 5 macronutrients is the most important to the human body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Water
Vitamins and minerals are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Micronutrients (provide no
energy-kcal)
Of the 20 amino acids, how many are indispensible (essential) and what does that
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-•9 are indispensable (essential) which means they must
be obtained in the diet.
•11 are dispensible (non-essential) which means our body can produce them from the
indispensible amino acids
A substance that is obtained from food and promotes growth, maintenance, and repair
is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrient
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The breakdown of starches in the oral cavity begins with what enzyme? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Salivary amylase
The accessory organs provide essential secretions for digestion and absorption. List the
4 accessory organs: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Salivary glands
•Liver
•Gallbladder
•Pancreas
The 2 basic types of action on food during the digestion process are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-•Mechanical
- Chewing
- Peristalsis
•Chemical
- Salivary enzymes
- Digestive juices
The sphincter that is located at the base of the esophagus that relaxes and allows food
to move into the stomach is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower esophageal sphincter
What nutrients are absorbed from the large intestines? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Water
•Alcohol
•A few amino acids
The majority of our nutrients are absorbed here: - CORRECT ANSWER-Small Intestine
Nutrients are transported from the GI tract through which vein to the liver? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Portal Vein
The liver is responsible for the production of bile. What organ stores the bile until its'
release? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gallbladder
For most adults the time it takes for food to travel the entire length of the gut is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-16-24 hours
How long does our food remain in the stomach during the digestive process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3-4 hours
Proteases, amylases, and lipases are responsible for the digestion of dietary proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats. They are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Enzymes
The 3 classifications of carbohydrates are: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Monsaccharides
•Disaccharides
•Polysaccharides
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The Kreb's cycle is the aerobic oxidation of glucose which produces the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER-CO2, H20, and ATP
The loss of smell is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Anosmia
The sense of taste is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gustatory
The result of acids produced by fermentable carbohydrates combining with acidogenic
bacteria on the dentition is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Demineralization
Name the food group from MyPlate that contains the least amount of carbohydrates: -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Eggs
- Nuts
As the frequency of fermentable carbohydrates increases, the pH of plaque decreases.
For a fermentable carbohydrate to be deemed cariogenic it must cause the salivary pH
to drop below: - CORRECT ANSWER-pH of 5.5 or below
Many of the sugar alcohols used for artificial sweetening can result in GI upset. The
sugar alcohol most likely to have this effect is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sorbitol
•Adequate fiber intake for men: - CORRECT ANSWER-Men- 38 grams per day
•Adequate fiber intake for women: - CORRECT ANSWER-Women- 25 grams per day
What effect does a high-fiber diet have on the caries potential? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Increasing whole grain (fiber) consumption can have a positive effect on caries because
a diet high in fiber decreases the potential for acidic pH changes
Periodontal disease can increase the need for which macronutrient in order to promote
healing: - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein
If a patient is on a strict no-carb diet to lose weight, which nutrients and minerals would
most likely become insufficient? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Iron
- fiber
- B vitamins
The type of vegetarian that is most at risk for nutrient deficiencies is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vegan
If a patient is only eating low-quality protein their body may support life, but may not
exhibit normal: - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth
BRAINSCAPE1
DH 209 MIDTERM Exam with complete
solutions latest version
As adults age their caloric intake should decrease because: - CORRECT ANSWER-
BMR decreases as well
The Guidelines that offer nutrient adequacy for groups of a population rather than
individuals are - CORRECT ANSWER-Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
What do both milk and unsweetened juices contain - CORRECT ANSWER-Naturally
occurring sugar
- lactose
- fructose
Name the macronutrients: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Carbohydrates
•Fats
•Protein
•Alcohol
•Water
Which of the 5 macronutrients is the most important to the human body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Water
Vitamins and minerals are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Micronutrients (provide no
energy-kcal)
Of the 20 amino acids, how many are indispensible (essential) and what does that
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-•9 are indispensable (essential) which means they must
be obtained in the diet.
•11 are dispensible (non-essential) which means our body can produce them from the
indispensible amino acids
A substance that is obtained from food and promotes growth, maintenance, and repair
is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrient
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The breakdown of starches in the oral cavity begins with what enzyme? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Salivary amylase
The accessory organs provide essential secretions for digestion and absorption. List the
4 accessory organs: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Salivary glands
•Liver
•Gallbladder
•Pancreas
The 2 basic types of action on food during the digestion process are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-•Mechanical
- Chewing
- Peristalsis
•Chemical
- Salivary enzymes
- Digestive juices
The sphincter that is located at the base of the esophagus that relaxes and allows food
to move into the stomach is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower esophageal sphincter
What nutrients are absorbed from the large intestines? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Water
•Alcohol
•A few amino acids
The majority of our nutrients are absorbed here: - CORRECT ANSWER-Small Intestine
Nutrients are transported from the GI tract through which vein to the liver? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Portal Vein
The liver is responsible for the production of bile. What organ stores the bile until its'
release? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gallbladder
For most adults the time it takes for food to travel the entire length of the gut is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-16-24 hours
How long does our food remain in the stomach during the digestive process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3-4 hours
Proteases, amylases, and lipases are responsible for the digestion of dietary proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats. They are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Enzymes
The 3 classifications of carbohydrates are: - CORRECT ANSWER-•Monsaccharides
•Disaccharides
•Polysaccharides
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The Kreb's cycle is the aerobic oxidation of glucose which produces the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER-CO2, H20, and ATP
The loss of smell is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Anosmia
The sense of taste is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gustatory
The result of acids produced by fermentable carbohydrates combining with acidogenic
bacteria on the dentition is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Demineralization
Name the food group from MyPlate that contains the least amount of carbohydrates: -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Eggs
- Nuts
As the frequency of fermentable carbohydrates increases, the pH of plaque decreases.
For a fermentable carbohydrate to be deemed cariogenic it must cause the salivary pH
to drop below: - CORRECT ANSWER-pH of 5.5 or below
Many of the sugar alcohols used for artificial sweetening can result in GI upset. The
sugar alcohol most likely to have this effect is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sorbitol
•Adequate fiber intake for men: - CORRECT ANSWER-Men- 38 grams per day
•Adequate fiber intake for women: - CORRECT ANSWER-Women- 25 grams per day
What effect does a high-fiber diet have on the caries potential? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Increasing whole grain (fiber) consumption can have a positive effect on caries because
a diet high in fiber decreases the potential for acidic pH changes
Periodontal disease can increase the need for which macronutrient in order to promote
healing: - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein
If a patient is on a strict no-carb diet to lose weight, which nutrients and minerals would
most likely become insufficient? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Iron
- fiber
- B vitamins
The type of vegetarian that is most at risk for nutrient deficiencies is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vegan
If a patient is only eating low-quality protein their body may support life, but may not
exhibit normal: - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth
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