Exam (elaborations)
Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam Practice Questions with Approved Answers |Latest 2024/2025
- Course
- Institution
Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam Practice Questions with Approved Answers |Latest 2024/2025
[Show more]
Content preview
Straighterline Nutrition Final Exam PracticeQuestions with Approved Answers.
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010? to help
Americans choose an overall healthful diet
The walls of the small intestine are folded, and within the folds are fingerlike
projections called villi
A function of the large intestine is to absorb water and minerals
The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and
_______________. galactose
The study of the ways nutrients and food influence gene expression is called
nutrigenomics
How much moderate-intensity exercise is recommended in order to decrease an
individual's risk of chronic disease? 30 minutes per day
What is the major monosaccharide found in the human body? glucose
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the
human digestive process? fiber
,What is an advantage of fat as a source of fuel for exercise? It supplies more
than twice the energy of carbohydrates
In the human body, when is glycogen synthesis greatest? immediately
following exercise*
what is the first step in the production of energy from food? anaerobic
breakdown of glucose in the cytoplasm
a cell's genetic material is contained in its nucleus
the primary functions of epithelial tissue in the lining of the respiratory tract are
to secrete important substances, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste*
what happens in the human body when too much Vitamin C is consumed via
supplements? It is excreted in the feces and urine
what substances manufactured by the endocrine glands act as chemical
messengers in the body? hormones
what is the term for the partially digested food mixture as it leaves the stomach
and enters the small intestine? chyme
how does the body regulate blood glucose levels after a meal? insulin is
released from the pancreas
, which of these is the only animal-derived food that contains a significant amount
of carbohydrates? milk
which enzyme breaks down carbohydrate? amylase
what product is formed as a result of the incomplete breakdown of fat when
carbohydrates are not available to the body? ketones
which type of fats can raise the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level in the blood?
saturated
which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? blood
pressure > 138/89 mg HG*
if a 100-calorie serving of food has 10 grams of fat, what percentage of the
calories in that food is fat? 90%
plant proteins are considered incomplete when they are missing which of these?
essential amino acids
edema can be caused by a lack of which substance in the bloodstream?
protein
the enzymatic digestion of protein begins in the stomach
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AcademiaExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
74735 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now