Question 1

Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Kwashiorkor may develop in children who have dietary deficiencies of

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   lipids.
C)   proteins.
D)   fiber.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Linoleic acid is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vomiting, diarrhea and flushing are caused by

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A)   a lack of calcium.
B)   excess niacin.
C)   a deficiency of iron.
D)   excess vitamin C.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Vitamin D deficiency, especially in older people, results from lack of exposure to the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The liver functions in fat metabolism to control the amounts of glucose, amino acids, and iron released into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After eating, _________ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite.

Accepted Answer

A)   ghrelin
B)   neuropeptide Y
C)   leptin
D)   pepsinE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Excess potassium

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A)   is deposited in the blood.
B)   causes brittle bones.
C)   disrupts body pH.
D)   is excreted in urine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Cells of the ______ system require a continuous supply of glucose.

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A)   muscular
B)   respiratory
C)   digestive
D)   nervousE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

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A)   Fructose
B)   Glucose
C)   Sucrose
D)   GalactoseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A major step in extracting energy from proteins is

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A)   deamination.
B)   glycogenolysis.
C)   glycolysis.
D)   beta oxidation.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Ribose and deoxyribose are carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is

Accepted Answer

A)   pyridoxine.
B)   pantothenic acid.
C)   niacin.
D)   riboflavin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

There are __ essential amino acids needed for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   4
C)   6
D)   8E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

The ingredients listed on the label of a packaged food

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A)   are listed from most to least tasty.
B)   are listed in increasing order by weight.
C)   are listed in decreasing order by weight.
D)   are listed alphabetically.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are

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A)   nanonutrients.
B)   micronutrients.
C)   macronutrients.
D)   piconutrients.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

People suffering mineral deficiencies sometimes compulsively eat non-nutritive substances, such as laundry starch, dirt, hair, and clay. This condition is called

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia.
B)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)   pica.
D)   pernicious anemia.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Vitamin A deficiency may take years to become noticeable because

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A)   it is difficult to eat too many carrots.
B)   most vitamin A leaves the body in urine.
C)   the liver stores it.
D)   the brain stores it.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The condition associated with lack of intrinsic factor and decreased absorption of cyanobalamin is

Accepted Answer

A)   pernicious anemia.
B)   pellagra.
C)   megaloblastic anemia.
D)   scurvy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Dietary supplements include dietary ingredients such as

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A)   a vitamin.
B)   an herb.
C)   an amino acid.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 18: Nutrition and Metabolism

People suffering mineral deficiencies sometimes compulsively eat non-nutritive substances, such as laundry starch, dirt, hair, and clay. This condition is called

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are

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Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

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A major step in extracting energy from proteins is

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Linoleic acid is an essential amino acid.

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The ingredients listed on the label of a packaged food

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Vomiting, diarrhea and flushing are caused by

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Kwashiorkor may develop in children who have dietary deficiencies of

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Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is

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Cells of the ______ system require a continuous supply of glucose.

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Vitamin A deficiency may take years to become noticeable because

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Dietary supplements include dietary ingredients such as

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Vitamin D deficiency, especially in older people, results from lack of exposure to the sun.

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The condition associated with lack of intrinsic factor and decreased absorption of cyanobalamin is

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Ribose and deoxyribose are carbohydrates.

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There are __ essential amino acids needed for adults.

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The liver functions in fat metabolism to control the amounts of glucose, amino acids, and iron released into the blood.

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After eating, _________ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite.

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Excess potassium

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