Nutrition 101 Midterm Exam / NUTRI 101 Midterm Exam (2022/23): Straighterline (Verified answers, Scored A)

Nutrition 101 Midterm Exam Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins? Select one: a. Provide energy b. Become structural components of the body c. Enable chemical processes in the b ody d. Made in sufficient quantities by the body Feedback The correct answer is: Enable chemical processes in the body Question2 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not a wise application of the USDA MyPyramid? Select one: a. Using low-fat and nonfat choices for milk and cheese b. Including several servings of vegetable proteins per week c. Using whole grain breads and cereals d. Eliminating foods from the oils group to lose weight Feedback The correct answer is: Eliminating foods from the oils group to lose weight Question3 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called Select one: a. chain-breaking. b. stimulus control. c. contingency management. d. cognitive restructuring. Feedback The correct answer is: stimulus control. Question4 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this? Select one: a. Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines b. Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet c. Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour" d. Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels Feedback The correct answer is: Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels Question5 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid. Select one: a. Phospholipids b. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) c. Steroids d. Omega-6 fatty acids Feedback The correct answer is: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Question6 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text All of the following are primary functions of protein except to Select one: a. repair tissues. b. support growth of new tissue. c. supply more than 40 percent of the kcalories in the diet. d. maintain body tissues. Feedback The correct answer is: supply more than 40 percent of the kcalories in the diet. Question7 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text All of the following can weaken esophageal sphincter tension and promote heartburn except Select one: a. root beer. b. coffee. c. alcohol. d. nicotine. Feedback The correct answer is: root beer. Question8 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text A saturated fatty acid contains Select one: a. no double bonds. b. one double bond. c. 2 to 12 double bonds. d. 14 to 24 double bonds. Feedback The correct answer is: no double bonds. Question9 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true about Olestra? Select one: a. It is not approved for use by the FDA. b. It does provide kcalories but not as many as fat provides. c. It cannot be digested, therefore it leaves the body. d. It cannot be used for frying. Feedback The correct answer is: It cannot be digested, therefore it leaves the body. Question10 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Vitamin E functions as a(n) Select one: a. coenzyme. b. antioxidant. c. hormone. d. enzyme. Feedback The correct answer is: antioxidant. Question11 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text When comparing plant sources of protein to animal sources, we could say Select one: a. plant sources tend to be high in saturated fat. b. plant sources tend to be high in cholesterol. c. animal sources tend to be high in polyunsaturated fat. d. plant sources tend to contain more dietary fiber. Feedback The correct answer is: plant sources tend to contain more dietary fiber. Question12 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true about trans fatty acids found in hydrogenated fats? Select one: a. When consumed, they can decrease blood clotting. b. When consumed, they can raise serum LDL cholesterol. c. When consumed, they can lower serum LDL cholesterol. d. When consumed, they have no effect on serum cholesterol. Feedback The correct answer is: When consumed, they can raise serum LDL cholesterol. Question13 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by Select one: a. acting as buffers. b. releasing nitrogen. c. releasing an acid. d. binding sodium ions. Feedback The correct answer is: acting as buffers. Question14 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The nutrient that can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone is Select one: a. vitamin E. b. vitamin D. c. vitamin A. d. niacin. Feedback The correct answer is: vitamin D. Question15 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat Select one: a. storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells. b. digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine. c. absorption by decreasing bile secretion. d. circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production. Feedback The correct answer is: digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine. Question16 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text After absorption, galactose is converted to in the liver. Select one: a. glucose b. fructose c. glycogen d. lactose Feedback The correct answer is: glucose Question17 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text A serving of bleu cheese dressing containing 23 grams of fat would yield kcalories. Select one: a. 161 b. 92 c. 207 d. 255 Feedback The correct answer is: 207 Question18 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in Select one: a. poor iron, calcium, and folate absorption. b. excessive intestinal bacterial growth. c. an ulcer. d. decreased fiber digestion and absorption. Feedback The correct answer is: an ulcer. Question19 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is Select one: a. the second ingredient by alphabetical listing. b. just one of the ingredients present in the sauce. c. the second most abundant ingredient by weight. d. the second most abundant ingredient by volume. Feedback The correct answer is: the second most abundant ingredient by weight. Question20 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Most digestion takes place in the Select one: a. stomach. b. small intestine. c. pancreas. d. large intestine. Feedback The correct answer is: small intestine. Question21 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following, upon digestion, is not normally released directly into the bloodstream? Select one: a. Minerals b. Fats c. Carbohydrates d. Proteins Feedback The correct answer is: Fats Question22 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions beware of Select one: a. testimonials about personal experience. b. reputable publication sources. c. promises of dramatic results (rarely true). d. evidence from other scientific studies. e. A and C. Feedback The correct answer is: A and C. Question23 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following does not regulate body processes? Select one: a. Proteins b. Carbohydrates c. Water d. Vitamins Feedback The correct answer is: Carbohydrates Question24 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text If you wanted to add significant quantities of vitamins and minerals to your diet from the food you eat, a good choice would be Select one: a. a doughnut made with enriched white flour. b. apple juice. c. a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total Raisin Bran. d. a banana. Feedback The correct answer is: a fortified breakfast cereal such as Total Raisin Bran. Question25 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide? Select one: a. 9 mg b. 15 mg c. 5 mg d. 36 mg Feedback The correct answer is: 9 mg Question26 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Gram for gram, which provides the most energy? Select one: a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Alcohol d. Fats Feedback The correct answer is: Fats Question27 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to percent of our total kcalories. Select one: a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 Feedback The correct answer is: 10 Question28 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Cooking an egg alters its appearance due to Select one: a. denaturation. b. emulsification. c. esterification. d. detoxification. Feedback The correct answer is: denaturation. Question29 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The body's set point has been suggested to be Select one: a. a weight to which the body closely regulates. b. one's desirable body weight. c. one's minimum body weight. d. the weight that is reached and maintained during mid life. Feedback The correct answer is: a weight to which the body closely regulates. Question30 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Question text What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine? Select one: a. Salivary amylase b. Bicarbonate c. Pancreatic proteases d. Pancreatic amylase Feedback The correct answer is: Pancreatic amylase Show Less