Question 1

-A group of people have their BMI scores calculated: Jordan has a BMI of 26. Matt has a BMI of 21. Kelsey has a BMI score of 29. Heather has a BMI score of 31. Chad has a BMI of 23. Which of these people is considered overweight by the BMI standards?

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A)  Jordan
B)  Heather
C)  Matt
D)  Two or more of these people are considered overweightE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The body can synthesize a provitamin from dietary cholesterol and store it in skin. With exposure to ultraviolet light, this provitamin is changed to an inactive form of vitamin ________.

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The answer of The body can synthesize a provitamin from...

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Vitamin E is primarily stored in adipose tissue and muscle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Consider the molecular differences between classes of fats. Of lard and peanut oil, which will contain more double bonds in its structure?

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The answer of Consider the molecular differences between classes of...

Question 6

Excess intake of which vitamin could possibly lead to irreversible renal damage?

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A)  Vitamin C
B)  Vitamin B₁₂
C)  Vitamin B₁
D)  Vitamin DE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Malnutrition due to diet alone is called secondary malnutrition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is adiponectin?

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A)  A nutrient that causes weight gain
B)  A hormone made in fat tissue and secreted into the circulation, where it affects the response to insulin
C)  A hormone secreted by the stomach lining that enhances appetite
D)  A hormone made in the hypothalamus that decreases appetite after a fatty mealE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Cyanocobalamin is found exclusively in plants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The B vitamins are

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A)  all produced by the body and non-essential.
B)  involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
C)  lipid-soluble.
D)  amino acids.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Essential amino acids are those required by the body to build proteins, whereas nonessential amino acids are not required by the body to build proteins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A)  pernicious anemia.
B)  pellagra.
C)  megaloblastic anemia.
D)  scurvy.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Glycogen stored in the liver and muscles of an adult provides enough reserve energy to meet energy demands for about 12 hours.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most abundant major minerals in the body are potassium and sodium.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A group of girls at a middle school are all suffering from anorexia nervosa. One girl's counselor tells her that it is a serious illness, from which 15 to 21 percent of sufferers die. The counselor is correct.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Caloric intake exceeding caloric output is a positive energy balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?

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

Question 18

Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are classified as

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A)  nanonutrients.
B)  micronutrients.
C)  macronutrients.
D)  piconutrients.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

You are examining different dietary supplements, trying to choose one for your child. Each supplement contains only four amino acids. Which supplement would be most suitable for your child's essential amino acid needs?

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A)  Supplement W containing phenylalanine, lysine, cysteine, and valine
B)  Supplement X containing alanine, arginine, tyrosine, and serine
C)  Supplement Y containing tyrosine, lysine, glycine, and asparagine
D)  Supplement Z containing arginine, histidine, lysine, and methionineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 18: Nutrition and Metabolism

Malnutrition due to diet alone is called secondary malnutrition.

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Cyanocobalamin is found exclusively in plants.

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You are examining different dietary supplements, trying to choose one for your child. Each supplement contains only four amino acids. Which supplement would be most suitable for your child's essential amino acid needs?

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Essential amino acids are those required by the body to build proteins, whereas nonessential amino acids are not required by the body to build proteins.

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Excess intake of which vitamin could possibly lead to irreversible renal damage?

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A group of girls at a middle school are all suffering from anorexia nervosa. One girl's counselor tells her that it is a serious illness, from which 15 to 21 percent of sufferers die. The counselor is correct.

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Vitamin E is primarily stored in adipose tissue and muscle.

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-A group of people have their BMI scores calculated: Jordan has a BMI of 26. Matt has a BMI of 21. Kelsey has a BMI score of 29. Heather has a BMI score of 31. Chad has a BMI of 23. Which of these people is considered overweight by the BMI standards?

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The most abundant major minerals in the body are potassium and sodium.

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

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Consider the molecular differences between classes of fats. Of lard and peanut oil, which will contain more double bonds in its structure?

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How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?

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Glycogen stored in the liver and muscles of an adult provides enough reserve energy to meet energy demands for about 12 hours.

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Vomiting, diarrhea, and flushing are caused by

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Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30.

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The body can synthesize a provitamin from dietary cholesterol and store it in skin. With exposure to ultraviolet light, this provitamin is changed to an inactive form of vitamin ________.

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are classified as

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The B vitamins are

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Caloric intake exceeding caloric output is a positive energy balance.

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What is adiponectin?

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