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FSHN 101 UIUC- Questions and Answers 100% PassBiological value Correct Ans-A measurement used to evaluate protein quality based on a
protein's content of essential amino acids as well as the extent to which these amino acids are
utilized in the body (from Owen Fennema's Food Chemistry, CRC Press 1996).
Blanch Correct Ans-To dip a food briefly into boiling water (from Amy Brown's
Understanding Food, Thomson Wadsworth 2008).
Boiling Point Correct Ans-Temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the
environmental pressure surrounding the liquid (from Purdue University Chemistry).
calorie Correct Ans-The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of
water one degree Celsius. This is too small of a unit to be used in nutritional contexts (from
Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Carbohydrates Correct Ans-One of the main types of nutrients. They are the most
important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into
glucose which is used for energy for your cells, tissues and organs. They can either be simple
or complex, depending on their chemical structure. Simple carbohydrates include sugars
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found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products. They also include
sugars added during food processing and refining. Complex carbohydrates include whole grain
breads and cereals, starchy vegetables and legumes (from the U.S. National Library of
Medicine and National Institutes of Health).
Catabolic Pathway Correct Ans-A sequence of chemical reactions that break down complex
molecules into smaller units, usually releasing energy in the process (from Biology-
online.org).
Catalysts Correct Ans-Proteins that increase the rate of reactions by 10ʒ to 10ɪɪ that of
non-enzyme-catalyzed reactions (from Owen Fennema's Food Chemistry, CRC Press 1996).
Chylomicrons Correct Ans-Consisting of cholesterol, protein, triglycerides, and
phospholipids, these lipoproteins serves as a vehicle for fat and cholesterol to travel from the
intestines into the bloodstream (from the NIH MedlinePlus).
Chyme Correct Ans-A thick liquid made of partially digested food and stomach juices. This
liquid is made in the stomach and moves into the small intestine for further digestion (from
the NIH Digestive Disease Dictionary).
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