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Nutrition Prac. Exam

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The body is capable of making glucose from non-carbohydrate nutrients, such as protein, by a process referred to as gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is a noncarbohydrate component of dietary fibers? lignin
Wine generally contains ________ alcohol 5-14%
Protein-energy malnutrition is also known as marasmus
Which of the following energy-yielding nutrients can be converted to glucose? carbohydrates and proteins
When a compound is reduced it _____ one or more electrons gains
Peanuts, cow's milk, and shellfish are among foods considered to be highly allergenic true
After a period of prolonged fasting (starving), the brain changes its fuel requirements and starts to use ketones and spares protein
When muscle tissue is exercising under anaerobic conditions, the production of ______ is important because it ensures a continuous supply of NAD+ lactate
Ketosis increases with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes, fasting, and a low-carb diet
In most cases the starting material for gluconeogenesis is oxaloacetate
Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids true
When plant proteins are compared to animal proteins, they are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids
The functions of protein include providing structural support to body cells, contributing to acid-base balances, producing antibodies to fight infections
The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14g/1000kcal true
In the absence of oxygen, ______ respiration will occur anaerobic
The focus on low-glycemic load foods can aid in the control of diabetes true
Lard, butter, and cream are rich sources of saturated fatty acids
When there are excess glucose and amino acids in the liver, and no more ATP needs to be synthesized, these energy-rich nutrients are converted to triglycerides
Lipoproteins are important for transport of fats in the blood and lymphatic system
Where does alcohol metabolism predominantly occur in the body? liver
Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL false
Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectin to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they form a stable starch gel
Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin, thiamin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, and folate true
Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin, thiamin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, and folate increased needs for recovery, low dietary intake, poor prior health
The biological value of a food protein is a measure of how closely it meets amino acid needs
Ergosterol is a type of sterol found in plants
Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease? total blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl
The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is college students
Pouches that form in the walls of the large intestine due to excessive exertion during defecation are called diverticula
Carnitine shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria
The citric acid cycle is also known as the Krebs cycle
Foods containing all essential amino acids in the proportion needed by the body are designated as complete foods
Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized through a process called transamination true
If oxygen is present, metabolism is considered to be aerobic
High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease HDL
The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT build and repair tissue
Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc true
The lack of an immune response to foreign compounds entering the body is called anergy
The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is reversible false
Treatment for reactive hypoglycemia includes eating regular meals and snacks of protein and complex carbohydrates and avoiding excess simple sugar
Diabetic exchanges and carbohydrate counting are effective ways for diabetics to monitor daily carbohydrate intake true
The side chain, or R portion, of an amino acid determines the name of the amino acid
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