HUN 1201 Nutrition Midterm Exam Questions and
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The valve that controls the passage of chyme from the small intestine into the cecum is
called the:
1. bile valve
2. pituitary valve
3. pyloric valve
4. hepatic valve
5. ileocecal valve - ANS 5. ileocecal valve
bacteria found in the colon are important because they:
1. synthesize some minerals
2. finish the process of digestion
3. complete the flatulence
4. complete the process of absorption
5. eliminate calories
6. synthesize important vitamins - ANS 6. synthesize important vitamins
the end products of digestion of macronutrients include fatty acids, amino acids, and:
the actions involved in the process of digestion are:
1. muscular and chemical
2. thermal and chemical
3. thermal
4. chemical and segmental
5. mechanical and thermal
6. chemical only - ANS muscular and chemical
the best source of nutrients is provided by:
individual foods
only supplements
only packages foods
a variety of food supplements
,specific food combinations
variety of foods - ANS variety of foods
Exchange Lists for Meal Planning groups foods that are equivalent in their:
weight
serving size
vitamins only
macronutrient content
minerals only
micronutrient content - ANS macronutrient content
the most important monosaccharides in human nutrition inlcude glucose, fructose, and:
stevia
sucrose
galactose
maltose
lactose
sucralose - ANS galactose
the primary nutritional function of the large intestine is:
absorption of water
absorption of fats
excretion of amino acids
absorption of calories
excretion of waste products
excretion of bacteria - ANS absorption of water
a major purpose of the Dietary Guidelines is to:
guarantee low medical bills
give you energy
report current scientific findings about nutrition
prevent chronic disease and promote health
guarantee optimal health and nutrition
prevent infectious disease and promote adequate diets - ANS prevent chronic disease
and promote health
Starch that is not digested in the small intestine is known as:
functional
resistant starch
refined
raw - ANS resistant starch
, the major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to:
prevention and control of infectious diseases
prevention and control of chronic disease
curing disease
eliminating anemia
development of healthful foods using food technology
improves sanitation and public health - ANS prevention and control of chronic disease
one benefit of keeping a record of everything you ear and drink for a day is:
determination of appropriate energy intake
estimation of mineral needs
increased awareness of personal food patterns
precise estimates of portion size
estimation of supplement needs
estimation of micronutrients needs only - ANS increased awareness of personal food
patterns
Oligosaccharides:
contains 3-10 monosaccharides
contain large portions of partially digested starch
are used as nonnutritive sweeteners
contains 8-10 monosaccharides
used for weight management
contain 1-3 monosaccharides - ANS contains 3-10 monosaccharides
To prevent symptoms of fatigue, dehydration, and energy loss, the daily recommended
minimum intake of carbohydrate should be:
430 g
630 g
190 g
130 g - ANS 130 g
one of the major reasons why carbs play a major role in nutrition is because they:
are widely available
are absorbed in the stomach
are calorie free
Provide a ready source of vitamins and minerals
Are only absorbed in the stomach
Can be eaten without special preparation - ANS are widely available
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