Nutrition Possible Midterm Questions

Question 1

Explain one health benefit related to the consumption of soluble fiber

Answer 1

Soluble fiber forms a gel with water and slows gastric emptying. This decreases glucose absorption. Can lower cholesterol and blood sugar

Question 2

Explain one health benefit related to the consumption of insoluble fiber

Answer 2

Doesn’t mix with water. Causes bulk and helps with constipation. Binds fat-soluble carcinogens

Question 3

When an otherwise healthy person is trying to lose weight, a weight loss of greater than 2 pounds per week is due to a loss of what?

Answer 3

Fluid

Question 4

Which artificial sweetener contains sucralose?

Answer 4

Splenda

Question 5

High carbohydrate meals consumed during periods of stress may produce a calming sensation due to elevated levels of what in the brain?

Answer 5

Serotonin

Question 6

A higher intake of fiber from cereal sources and a higher intake of whole grains are associated with a lower risk of what?

Answer 6

Ischemic stroke. Coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality

Question 7

Name two important roles or functions that proteins play in the human body

Answer 7

1) Antibodies are proteins (help with immune function). 2) Enzymatic functions

Question 8

When serum insulin levels are elevated (i.e. hyperinsulinemia), what is the effect on fat breakdown?

Answer 8

Fat breakdown will decrease, it will be stored

Question 9

Which Vitamin is missing in the MVI-12 formulation?

Answer 9

Vitamin K

Question 10

How many grams of carbs does the body require each day to prevent protein breakdown?

Answer 10

100g. Carbs are the first source of energy

Question 11

Due to losses from diarrhea, what should patients initially replace?

Answer 11

Fluids and Sodium

Question 12

Ingested carbohydrates not utilized immediately may be stored in the form of what?

Answer 12

Adipose tissue, Liver glycogen, muscle glycogen

Question 13

What vitamins are nuts a good dietary source of?

Answer 13

Magnesium, pho