Domain I Inman Test Review Points Flashcards
____ is the process by which the water content of a vegetable is replaced by a concentrated salt solution.
Diffusion
____ is a pigment that does not change color in an acid or alkaline solution.
Carotenoid
Gelatin has no __________ and is low in __________ and ______
Tryptophan, methionine, lysine
The best laboratory value to use in assessing iron status is ________
Ferritin
Where is lactose absorbed?
Small intestine
Considering the following smoke points of various fats, which would be the best to use for frying?
300
325
375
400
325
Which minerals are involved in CHO metabolism?
Chromium and zinc
Acidic chyme becomes neutralized in the duodenum by:
Mixing bicarbonate and fluids
To prevent frozen gravy from separating when thawed:
Prepare it with modified starch
Riboflavin, thiamin and niacin are all involved in the :
Metabolism of CHO
An increased plasma pyruvate level is an indication of
Thiamin deficiency
What may cause EKG abnormalities?
High serum potassium
The end product of aerobic glycolysis is
Pyruvic acid
Protein bound iodine measures:
Level of thyroxine being produced
The hormone epinephrine raises
blood glucose during catabolic stress
What hormone regulates calcium levels?
Parathyroid
Pyridoxine acts as a coenzyme in:
deamination and transamination
Ascorbic acid aid in healing through the process of _______ > ______________ > ________
Proline > hydroxyproline > collagen
Biotin is considered a coenzyme in the synthesis of:
Fatty acids
Food iron is in the ______ form
ferric
Food iron is reduced in the stomach to the absorbable form of:
ferrous
Lactase is produced in the:
small intestine
The following are required for the conversion of pyruvic acid into active acetate
Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, magnesium
Glucocorticoids are _______ hormones
adrenal
Dietary fat enters the blood as ______ and leaves the liver as _____.
chylomicrons, lipoproteins
The oxidation of fatty acids forms ______ ____
Acetyl CoA
The best way to monitor an infant’s failure to thrive is to plot ______ for ______
weight for length
_______ inhibits gluconeogenesis
Insulin
Vitamin A is involved in development of ______ and ____
Tissue and skin
If linoleic acid replaces carbohydrates in the diet, LDL _______ and HDL ________
decreases, increases
Ground meat will spoil faster than sliced meat because
it has more surface area
Which hormone greatly influences the BMR?
Thyroxine
Which oil is highest in saturated fat? coconut Palm cocoa butter butter
Coconut
Which nutrient is added for flour enrichment? A Iodine fluorine Iron
Iron
What does the term USDA graded on meat tell the consumer?
It defines quality
Coarse texture in a cake is due to:
too much baking powder or sugar
Nitrogen equilibrium is associated with a __ year old ____
25, male
Meat graded US Standard is the grade given at the time of
slaughter
Which would you give to a person who is mildly hypokalemic? Blueberries Cranberries applesauce cantaloupe
D
Which is the best source of emulsification? Egg Milk Salt Flour
Egg
A serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L may be due to an increased level of
aldosterone
Green peas held on the serving line may turn olive green due to
pheophytin
In cereal production, enrichment adds:
Iron
Margarine has fatty acids in the predominant order of ______, ______, ______
PUFA, MUFA, SAT
When on dicumarol, avoid increasing your intake of:
Spinach
If there is not enough oxaloacetic acid available to the TCA cycle:
acetyl CoA coming in from fat cannot be handled properly