Chap 18

Question 1

39) After eating, the hormone__________ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite.
A) ghrelin
B) neuropeptide Y
C) leptin
D) pepsin

Answer 1

C) leptin

Question 2

Sarah eats fruits, vegetables and dairy, but no meat or eggs. She is a(n)__________.
A) lacto-vegetarian
B) ovo-vegetarian
C) vegan
D) pesco-vegetarian

Answer 2

A) lacto-vegetarian

Question 3

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are classified as__________.
A) nanonutrients
B) micronutrients
C) macronutrients
D) piconutrients

Answer 3

C) macronutrients

Question 4

Which of the following is not lipid?
A) Triglycerides
B) Vegetable oil
C) Cholesterol
D) Tyrosine

Answer 4

D) Tyrosine

Question 5

What components form a triglyceride?
A) Three glycerols and a fatty acid
B) Glycerol and three fatty acids
C) A cholesterol and three fatty acids
D) Two cholesterols and two fatty acids

Answer 5

B) Glycerol and three fatty acids

Question 6

Which of the following is high in monounsaturated fats?
A) Olive oil
B) Butter
C) Palm oil
D) Coconut oil

Answer 6

A) Olive oil

Question 7

A negative nitrogen balance results from a net loss of__________.
A) monosaccharides
B) amino acids
C) genes
D) macronutrients

Answer 7

B) amino acids

Question 8

How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

Answer 8

D) 8

Question 9

What does BMI measure?
A) Weight in proportion to height
B) The amount of body fat
C) Volume in proportion to area
D) The basal metabolic rate

Answer 9

A) Weight in proportion to height

Question 10

What are examples of fat-soluble vitamins?
A) Vitamin C and E
B) B-complex vitamins
C) Vitamins A, D, and K
D) Vitamins A and B-complex vitamins

Answer 10

C) Vitamins A, D, and K

Question 11

Which of the following is a trace element?
A) Magnesium
B) Sulfur
C) Iron
D) Chlorine

Answer 11

C) Iron

Question 12

What is good general dietary advice for athletes?
A) To eat about equal amounts of the three macronutrients.
B) To eat 60% or more carbohydrates, mostly from grains and vegetables.
C) To eat only two large meals a day, with no snacks.
D) To eat much more protein than non-athletes.

Answer 12

B) To eat 60% or more carbohydrates, mostly from grains and vegetables.

Question 13

What is the condition that results from poor nutrition, lack of nutrients, or the failure to use
them?
A) Malnutrition
B) Malabsorption
C) Food intolerance
D) Food allergy

Answer 13

A) Malnutrition