NS 1410 Final Exam: Questions & Solutions (Rated A+)
How should someone eat out while maintaining a healthy diet? Right Ans -
- limit alcohol
- limit fried foods
- consume smaller portion sizes
Peristalsis Right Ans - wave-like muscular contractions moving food
through the GI tract
Where does the majority of absorption take place? Right Ans - small
intestine via ACTIVE transport
Treatment to help relieve symptoms of GERD Right Ans - lose weight, and
eating small frequent meals
Which vitamins can be stored in the liver and adipose tissue? Right Ans -
vitamins A, D, E, and K
Adequacy, balance, moderations, and variety are characteristics of what?
Right Ans - a healthful diet
What are 2 main supplements that help minimize bone loss? Right Ans -
Vitamin D and Calcium
Which deficiency is associated with vitamin C? Right Ans - scurvy
BeriBeri may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? Right Ans - thiamin
Pellagra may occur with a deficiency in what nutrient? Right Ans - Niacin
A deficiency in iodine may cause what? Right Ans - goiter
A deficiency in vitamin D may cause what? Right Ans - rickets
Rachel eats 122 grams of carbohydrates, 30 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat,
and 14 grams of alcohol. How many calories did she eat? Right Ans - 886
calories
, 122g carbs x 4 kcal/g = 488
30g pro x 4 kcal/g = 120
20g fat x 9 kcal/g = 180
14g alc x 7 kcal/g = 98
add each total = 886 calories
How much protein is recommended for a healthy adult? Right Ans - 0.8
g/kg body weight
Order of digestion Right Ans - mouth > esophagus > stomach > small
intestine > large intestine
How is information calculated on Nutrition Facts Panels? Right Ans - per
serving
What does insulin do? Right Ans - works to lower blood glucose
Sources of saturated fatty acids Right Ans - butter & lard
What type of vitamins in excess amounts in the diet can be eliminated in the
urine? Right Ans - water soluble vitamins
Dairy products consist of what nutrients? Right Ans - calcium, phosphorus,
riboflavin
Foods that are complex carbohydrates Right Ans - wheat & lentils
Complete protein but NO cholesterol Right Ans - soy milk
What do monounsaturated fatty acids do? Right Ans - lower blood
cholesterol levels without significant lowering of HDL
What may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and cataracts? Right Ans
- antioxidants
Baked chicken without the skin Right Ans - contains cholesterol
AMDR for Carbs, Protein, & Fat Right Ans - Carbs: 45-65%
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