Question 1

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about antioxidant vitamins?

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A)   They include certain water-soluble vitamins, specifically vitamin C.
B)   They are abundant in fruits and vegetables.
C)   They protect the body against free radicals.
D)   They include certain fat-soluble vitamins, specifically vitamins A and E.
E)   They are difficult to get in the diet.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Adult females need more iron in their diet than males because females

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A)   require more red blood cells.
B)   require more iron to maintain eggs.
C)   lose hemoglobin during menstruation.
D)   are not as efficient in manufacturing hemoglobin.
E)   are not as efficient in manufacturing red blood cells.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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A)   serving size.
B)   % daily value of protein.
C)   number of grams of fat.
D)   number of grams of fiber.
E)   % daily value of sodium.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following correctly ranks the following food groups in order from most to least amount to be consumed each day?

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A)   grains, vegetables, protein, oils
B)   vegetables, grains, protein, oils
C)   grains, oils, vegetables, protein
D)   oils, protein, grains, vegetables
E)   protein, oils, grains, vegetablesF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following substances is incorrectly matched with its caloric value?

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A)   carbohydrate - 4 kcal/gram
B)   fat - 4 kcal/gram
C)   water - 0 kcal/gram
D)   protein - 4 kcal/gram
E)   fiber - 0 kcal/gramF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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A)   sugars and proteins must be emulsified before being digested.
B)   fats are absorbed into lymphatic capillaries instead of blood capillaries.
C)   sugars and proteins interact with bile salts in order for absorption to occur.
D)   fats are digested primarily in the stomach.
E)   fats do not require digestion before being absorbed.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following food sources would contain the least amount of fiber?

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A)   chicken
B)   beans
C)   peas
D)   nuts
E)   fruitsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. According to Mark's BMI, he is

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A)   at a healthy weight.
B)   overweight.
C)   moderately obese.
D)   morbidly obese.
E)   underweight.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Micronutrients

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A)   supply the body's energy needs.
B)   are needed in large quantities.
C)   include lipids and proteins.
D)   include vitamins and minerals.
E)   include carbohydrates.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following minerals is typically overconsumed by Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium
B)   potassium
C)   iron
D)   cholesterol
E)   calciumF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   pepsin - peptides - peptidase - amino acids
B)   peptidase - peptides - pepsin - amino acids
C)   peptidase - amino acids - pepsin - peptides
D)   amino acids - peptidase - peptides - pepsin
E)   peptides - pepsin - peptidase - amino acidsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

Accepted Answer

A)   salivary amylase - starch
B)   pepsin - protein
C)   maltase - starch
D)   trypsin - protein
E)   pancreatic amylase - starchF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Foods derived from animals typically contain _____, while foods derived from plants typically contain _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated fats; unsaturated fats
B)   trans fats; saturated fats
C)   unsaturated fats; saturated fats
D)   saturated fats; trans fats
E)   unsaturated fats; trans fatsF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

Accepted Answer

A)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
B)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
C)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the trachea.
D)   Vanessa has something wrong with the structure of her pharynx which allowed the milk to come out her nose.
E)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the trachea.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

Which of the following minerals is typically overconsumed by Americans?

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Which of the following correctly ranks the following food groups in order from most to least amount to be consumed each day?

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Micronutrients

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Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

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Which of the following food sources would contain the least amount of fiber?

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Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. According to Mark's BMI, he is

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Foods derived from animals typically contain _, while foods derived from plants typically contain _.

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The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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Adult females need more iron in their diet than males because females

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Which of the following substances is incorrectly matched with its caloric value?

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Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about antioxidant vitamins?

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Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

Which of the following minerals is typically overconsumed by Americans?

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Which of the following correctly ranks the following food groups in order from most to least amount to be consumed each day?

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Micronutrients

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Which of the following is in the correct order for protein digestion?

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Which of the following food sources would contain the least amount of fiber?

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Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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When looking at a food label, in order to know how many calories you will ingest, it is important to know total number of calories and

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Mark is 72 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. According to Mark's BMI, he is

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Foods derived from animals typically contain _____, while foods derived from plants typically contain _____.

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The digestion and absorption of fats differs from that of sugars and proteins in that

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Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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Adult females need more iron in their diet than males because females

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Which of the following substances is incorrectly matched with its caloric value?

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Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about antioxidant vitamins?

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