All of the following statements are true regarding the amount needed and the absorption
ingested micronutrients, except Correct Ans-the chemical state of a vitamin or mineral in a
food does not affect its bioavailability
Where is the surface area of a food increased Correct Ans-mouth
where is the consumed food transformed into chyme Correct Ans-stomach
the most nutrients we consume are absorbed where Correct Ans-small intestine
the name of the condition caused by stomach acid backing up and irradiating the esophagus
Correct Ans-heartburn
what is the name of the process that conveys partially digested food through the intestine
Correct Ans-peristalis
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what is the mechanism that requires a carrier protein but no energy Correct Ans-facilitated
passive absorption
what does sodium bicarbonate do Correct Ans-neutralize acid
what is the major difference between digestible and non digestible CHOs Correct Ans-non
digestible CHOs are fermented in the large intestine by gut microflora and digestible CHOs are
broken down during digestion and absorbed in the small intestine
during digestion, what are carbs broken down into Correct Ans-monosaccharides
during digestion, what are protein broken down into Correct Ans-amino acids
during digestion, lipids are broken down in to Correct Ans-fatty acids and monoglycerids
the target audience for the 2015 dietary guidelines for american is Correct Ans-individuals
ages 2 years and older and their families
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What organization is responsible for the development of the Dietary Reference Intakes?
Correct Ans-Food and Nutrition Board
If a person is clinically diagnosed with Vitamin B deficiency, which of the following statements
is true? Correct Ans-The person is consuming too much Vitamin C
The food and Nutrition Board was originally formed because... Correct Ans-of the result of
deficiency symptoms observed in soldiers during world war 2
The recommended dietary allowance for a nutrient is set at ____, whereas the recommended
energy requirement is_____ Correct Ans-set two standard deviations above the average,
set at the average requirement of the population
What is the new philosophy used to update the Dietary Reference Intake values? Correct
Ans-Updating the DRIs will be done when nutrient values come into question because of new
research findings
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The food and Nutrition Board recommends consumption be "as low as possible while
consuming a nutritionally adequate diet" for all of the following macronutrients EXCEPT
Correct Ans-dietary cholestrol
What is the most probable effect of consuming the RDA for protein using a low quality
protein, such gelatin, your only source of protein? Correct Ans-you will become protein
deficient
What is the least expensive source of food energy Correct Ans-carbohydrates
what is a nonnutritive source of kcals Correct Ans-alcohol
what is essential in the diet, but contributes no kcals Correct Ans-water
according to my plate, fruits and vegetables should take up how much of your plate
Correct Ans-half
T/F
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