Nultration Flashcards

1
Q

Cholecalciferol has a higher bioavailability than Ergocalciferol.

A

True

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2
Q

Low sodium levels in the body is called:

A

Hyponatremia

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3
Q

Research is starting to show that calcium, potassium, and magnesium intake may affect blood pressure more than sodium levels.

A

True

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4
Q

The vitamin that affects bone density is:

A

Vitamin A, D, K

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5
Q

The macronutrient that makes up the largest proportion of the body is:

A

Protein

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6
Q

Not consuming enough carbohydrates leads to

A

Breaking down fat and using that as energy

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7
Q

The storage form of glucose in the body is

A

Glycogen

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8
Q

The digestive enzyme that breaks apart protein into tri-and dipeptides or amino acids is

A

Peptidases

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9
Q

Protein is absorbed in the:

A

Duodenum and Jejunum

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10
Q

Triglyceride digestion does not begin in the oral cavity.

A

False

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11
Q

Dietary guidelines promote optimal health and wellbeing.

A

False

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12
Q

Pepsinogen is the digestive enzyme in the stomach that breaks apart protein into smaller protein chains.

A

False

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