HLTH 330 Quiz Lipids, Protein
HLTH 330 Quiz: Lipids, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
- Particles that are formed in the small intestine when the products of fat digestion are surrounded by bile.
- Which lipoprotein contains the highest proportion of cholesterol?
- Triglycerides that are consumed in the diet can be used in all of the following situations except:
- This best-known phospholipid is used by the food industry to prevent oil from separating from other ingredients.
- High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with a reduction in the risk of heart disease.
- Which of the following is not a function of fat in foods?
- Though rare in U.S. diets, essential fatty acid deficiencies have occurred in infants and young children when consuming what type of diet?
- This lipid is an important component of cell membranes, forming a lipid bilayer by orienting the water-soluble portion towards the water environment:
- Bile is:
- Limiting oils, butter, margarine, fatty sauces and salad dressings can reduce your total fat and calorie intake.
- Obesity and high blood pressure increase heart disease risk, but diabetes does not.
- Men are affected a decade earlier than are women by heart disease.
- Most of the nitrogen we lose is lost in:
- This enzyme is produced in the stomach. It breaks some of the peptide bonds in polypeptide chains.
- There are certain conditions under which some of the nonessential amino acids cannot be synthesized to meet the body’s needs. When this occurs these amino acids are referred to as:
- The effective chemical digestion of protein in the stomach requires which type of environment?
- Chemical digestion of protein begins in the:
- The shape of a protein is essential to its function.
- The process by which amino acids enter the body involves an energy-requiring amino acid transport system.
- Amino acids can be used by the body to make glucose and fatty acids.
- Protein quality is a measure of how good the protein in a food is at providing the non-essential amino acids the body needs to synthesize proteins.
- Transcription is the process by which transfer RNA reads the genetic code and delivers the needed amino acids to the ribosome.
- All of the following MyPlate food groups are good sources of folate except:
- Women of childbearing age should consume ________ daily from fortified foods or supplements.
- The process whereby immature cells change in structure and function to become specialized is called:
- Cells that are deficient in vitamin A become hard and dry because they produce this protein:
- A family member has been taking Vitamin C supplements but is now wondering if they should continue to spend money on these supplements. What have you learned about Vitamin C that might help them with an evidence-based decision?
- Of the following dieters, who would benefit the most from taking a multivitamin/multimineral supplement?
- When Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day, the symptoms of _______ begin to appear.
- Which of the following is/are antioxidants?
- An antioxidant is a substance that protects against oxidative damage.
- Pantothenic acid is needed for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids.
- Folate deficiency can lead to macrocytic or megablastic anemia.
- When vitamin D is deficient, calcium absorption is greatly affected.
- One of the best sources of riboflavin in the diet is milk.
- Which of the following groups of individuals should consume no more than 1500 mg sodium daily?
- All of the following are functions of magnesium except:
- All of the following are associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis except:
- Excess body weight is associated with ________ risk of osteoporosis development.
- Which of the following is not a trace mineral?
- When a nerve cell is at rest, potassium is concentrated ____ the nerve cell and sodium is concentrated ________ the nerve cell.
- Which of the following is the correct sequence that occurs with the development of iron deficiency anemia?
- Urine color charts help people monitor their ________ status.
- Phytic acid, tannins, and oxalates ________ the absorption of many minerals.
- About 25% of the bottled water sold in the United States is the same water that comes from local municipal water supplies or “tap” water.
- Too much water is a problem for the human body because it can change the osmotic balance.
- The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for municipal water systems making tap water similarly safe as bottled water.
- Most of the minerals have only one primary function in the body.
- The terms “distilled water” and “purified water” are examples of water that come from underground sources rather than from municipal sources