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Nutrition Exam 1 (Chap 1-7)____ are tiny, finger-like projections of the small intestine that absorb nutrients. - correct
answer-Villi
_____ is the hormone that enables glucose to enter cells. - correct answer-Insulin
______ move(s) food from the back of the mouth, through the esophagus, and into the
stomach. - correct answer-Peristalsis
A (An)________ is a brief summary of an article that emphasizes key aspects of the
research, that is, the "take-away" messages. - correct answer-abstract
A healthy diet is one that contains no sugar or fat. - correct answer-False
A lipoprotein profile is a series of blood tests to evaluate - correct answer-HDL, LDL,
triglycerides, and cholesterol
A nutrient requirement is the largest amount of nutrient that maintains a defined level of
nutritional health. - correct answer-False
A person who has had his or her gallbladder removed can no longer digest fats. - correct
answer-False
A placebo is a sham treatment that does not provide measurable effects. - correct
answer-True
A possible risk factor for CVD is homocysteine. - correct answer-True
A serving of food contains 12 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, and 10 g fat. Based on this
information, a serving of this food supplies: - correct answer-154 kcal
A systematic way of testing a hypothesis is - correct answer-an experiment
A team of scientists observes a large population of college students over 4 years to
determine which of their characteristics leads to weight gain. This study is an example of a
(an) ______ study. - correct answer-prospective
A testimonial is a(an) - correct answer-personal endorsement of a product.
A type of bacteria is responsible for the development of stomach ulcers. - correct
answer-True
According to expert dietary recommendations, carbohydrates should supply the majority of
your daily calorie intake. - correct answer-True
, According to recent studies, most Americans do not purchase adequate amounts of - correct
answer-whole grains
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which of the following foods is nutritionally
equivalent to 1 ounce of food from the grain groups? - correct answer-1 small tortilla
According to the USDA, 1 egg is the same protein equivalent as - correct answer-1
Tablespoon of peanutbutter
After being absorbed, which nutrients leave the GI tract through the lymphatic system? -
correct answer-most fats and fat-soluble vitamins
All registered dietitians have - correct answer-passed a certification examination.
An aspect of ___________ involves studying causes of health problems in a population. -
correct answer-epidemiology
Beef is usually contaminated with methylmercury. - correct answer-False
By conducting a prospective epidemiological study, medical researchers can determine risk
factors that may influence health. - correct answer-True
Chemical digestion of __________ begins in the mouth. - correct answer-carbohydrates
Chylomicrons are a type of lipoprotein. - correct answer-True
Comparing the diets of individuals with iron-deficiency anemia to the diets of persons who
have very similar characteristics but are healthy would be an example of - correct
answer-case-control study
Complex carbohydrates are comprised of three or more monosaccharides bonded together.
- correct answer-True
Compounds that contain carbon are considered - correct answer-organic
Conditionally essential nutrients are - correct answer-normally not essential but become
essential under certain conditions.
Daily Values are - correct answer-dietary standards developed for food-labeling purposes
Diet is a: - correct answer-usual pattern of food choices.
Dietary fiber is not digested by the human intestinal tract. - correct answer-True
Digestion of starch begins in the stomach. - correct answer-False
Eating a diet rich in olive oil may lower one's risk for developing heart disease. - correct
answer-True
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