Question 1

Which of the following minerals is incorrectly matched with its function in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium - nerve conduction
B)   sulfur - component of some amino acids and vitamins
C)   iron - bone growth
D)   sodium - water balance
E)   copper - iron metabolismF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Humans are omnivores as shown by the type of

Accepted Answer

A)   enzymes secreted in human saliva.
B)   urine produced by humans.
C)   human teeth.
D)   human taste buds.
E)   enzymes secreted in human intestines.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Villi are important because they

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A)   produce vitamin K.
B)   help absorb nutrients.
C)   produce pepsin.
D)   secrete insulin.
E)   produce feces.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Fiber is important in the diet in

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A)   providing glucose for cells.
B)   stimulating movements of the large intestine.
C)   assisting in fat digestion in the small intestine.
D)   aiding absorption of fats in the small intestine.
E)   providing essential amino acids.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following pieces of nutritional information is not included on the nutritional label of a food package?

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A)   daily % of water available in the food
B)   daily % of protein available in the food
C)   daily % of fat available in the food
D)   serving size
E)   calories based upon serving sizeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Eating disorders

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A)   are caused primarily by biological factors.
B)   occur only in woman.
C)   are caused by a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors.
D)   always involve overeating.
E)   rarely have serious consequences for one's health.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Fiber is a type of _____ provided by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat; animals
B)   carbohydrate; plants
C)   protein; plants
D)   carbohydrate; animals
E)   protein; animalsF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Bleeding gums and easy bruising of the skin can be symptoms of a deficiency disorder involving

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D.
B)   vitamin A.
C)   lipids.
D)   vitamin C.
E)   potassium.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts label is based on a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   diet of 2,000 calories each day.
B)   diet of 2,500 calories each day.
C)   BMI of 22.
D)   individual weighing 175 pounds.
E)   individual weighting 120 pounds.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Dietary supplements

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A)   are always safe because they are natural.
B)   can be harmful.
C)   can accumulate to toxic levels.
D)   can be harmful and accumulate to toxic levels.
E)   are regulated by the federal government.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

It is midsummer and Julie was out playing softball all day. She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well. What is most likely happening to Julie?

Accepted Answer

A)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is increasing.
B)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is decreasing.
C)   Her body is fatigued from all of the exercise.
D)   Her muscles are cramped up due to a lack of calcium.
E)   Her aerobic conditioning was not strong enough to handle all of the exercise.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   nuts
B)   eggs
C)   milk
D)   chicken
E)   beefF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which

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A)   the body is not able to produce.
B)   the body is able to produce so no food source is needed.
C)   are needed in very low quantities.
D)   are essential for muscle development.
E)   make up a large proportion of the body.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   storage of indigestible material
B)   absorption of water
C)   absorption of salts
D)   absorption of vitamin K
E)   absorption of amino acidsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Fats are absorbed by the epithelial cells of villi in the intestinal tract and enter the capillary beds of the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If egg yolks are a source of cholesterol, why doesn't eating a few eggs a week raise blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cholesterol from eggs does not affect HDL-cholesterol levels.
B)   The impact on LDL-cholesterol levels is greater from dietary saturated and trans fats than from cholesterol.
C)   Cholesterol from eggs naturally lowers LDL-cholesterol levels.
D)   The human body produces more cholesterol than is in the two eggs.
E)   Cholesterol from eggs naturally raises LDL-cholesterol levels.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Dietary supplements are safe to use due to the governmental testing they go through before they are approved for sale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person's total daily intake of water must be obtained through drinking liquids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Starch digestion begins in the _____ and protein digestion begins in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mouth; small intestine
B)   stomach; small intestine
C)   mouth; stomach
D)   stomach; large intestine
E)   small intestine; stomachF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition

It is midsummer and Julie was out playing softball all day. She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well. What is most likely happening to Julie?

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Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

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Which of the following pieces of nutritional information is not included on the nutritional label of a food package?

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Villi are important because they

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Eating disorders

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Humans are omnivores as shown by the type of

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Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

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Which of the following minerals is incorrectly matched with its function in the body?

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Dietary supplements are safe to use due to the governmental testing they go through before they are approved for sale.

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Fats are absorbed by the epithelial cells of villi in the intestinal tract and enter the capillary beds of the circulatory system.

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Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which

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A person's total daily intake of water must be obtained through drinking liquids.

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Fiber is a type of _____ provided by _____.

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If egg yolks are a source of cholesterol, why doesn't eating a few eggs a week raise blood cholesterol?

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Fiber is important in the diet in

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The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts label is based on a(n)

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Which of the following is a function of the small intestine?

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Starch digestion begins in the _____ and protein digestion begins in the _____.

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Dietary supplements

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Bleeding gums and easy bruising of the skin can be symptoms of a deficiency disorder involving

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