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Final EXAM 1 Review Flashcards

1
Q

vitamin A toxicity is likely to result from

A

Consuming large amounts of fortified or vitamin A supplements

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2
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Riboflavin is used in the body to:

A

Facilitate energy metabolism

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3
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Overconsumption of fat soluble vitamins is likely to results in toxicity if from:

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-supplements but rarely from foods

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4
Q

If Sabrina is pregnant what essential nutrient is important to support neurological development of her unborn baby?

A

Choline

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5
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What B vitamin can be synthesized from amino acid tryptophan?

A

Niacin

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6
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Which food contains sulforaphane?

A

Broccoli

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7
Q

Which vitamins can be synthesized by GI bacteria?

A

Biotin and vitamin K

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8
Q

Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D?

A

Fortified breakfast cereal

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9
Q

A slice of whole grain bread with two tablespoons of peanut butter and one cup of skim milk has how many grams of protein?

A

18

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10
Q

In settings the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

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Protein will be consumed higher together with adequate energy and other nutrients

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11
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A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called:

A

Protein digestibility

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12
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What food is the lowest quality protein source?

A

Corn

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13
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Which of the following provides 3 oz of protein?

A

3 tablespoons of peanut butter

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14
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Ultra processed foods that should be eaten sparingly:

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Soft drinks, corn chips, and toaster pastries

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15
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What is exempt from putting nutrition information on food labels?

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Plain coffee, tea, and spices

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16
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What lifestyle habit has a greater influence on a persons health compared to diet?

A

Smoking and tabacco use

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17
Q

The data collected in nutrition surveys are used by the government to:

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Establish public policy on nutrition education

18
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the nutrients lacking in the diets of Americans?

A

Vitamin B1

19
Q

DRI may be used to:

A

Assess dietary nutrient adequacy

20
Q

What food has the least amount of cholesterol?

A

Peanut butter

21
Q

What is the major fat found in both the diet and in the human body?

A

Triglycerides

22
Q

What compound cannot be synthesized in the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs?

A

Linoleic acid

23
Q

What omega 6 fatty acid is found in vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, and whole grains?

A

Linoleic acid

24
Q

When exposed to oxygen, fats can become:

A

Rancid

25
Q

Which of following is not true regarding plant sterols?

A

They raise blood cholesterol levels

26
Q

Which of the following is a sterol?

A

Testosterone

27
Q

Fats absorption of glucose usually results in:

A

An overreaction that leads to glucose falling below normal levels

28
Q

Grains and legume’s predominantly contain:

A

Starches and fiber

29
Q

Which of the following is most effective at alleviating constipation?

A

Cellulose

30
Q

Glycogen is found in limited amounts in:

A

Meat

31
Q

A food company wants to use a fiber to stabilize its new product. Which of the following would be least considered?

A

Lignin

32
Q

Sweeteners that yield energy are called

A

Nutritive sweeteners

33
Q

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

A

Selenium

34
Q

What is not a function of phosphorus in the human body?

A

Being part of hydrochloric acid in stomach

35
Q

People are least likely to develop a deficiency in:

A

Phosphorus

36
Q

A diabetes like condition may develop when which of the following is lacking in the diet?

A

Chromium

37
Q

Which of the following body processes is not dependent upon the presence of calcium in the body fluids?

A

Transport of oxygen in the blood

38
Q

The percentage of dietary iron is normally absorbed is about:

A

10-15%

39
Q

High intakes of which of the following interferes with copper absorption and can lead to a deficiency?

A

Zinc

40
Q

Which of the following is least likely to benefit from taking a supplement that contains vitamins and minerals consistent with the RDA?

A

Karin who is under a lot of stress being a college student

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