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HMGT 2460 Unit 2 Exam - Questions and Answers Before the body can use protein from the diet, it must be digested into amino acids. What enzyme begins breaking proteins into single amino acids and shorter polypeptides? Pepsin In what organ does hydrochloric acid begin the chemical digestion of protein? Stomach Proteins can uncoil and lose their shape during processing and cooking. An example is when the white of an egg changes from the clear liquid form to the white firm form during cooking. Wh...

HMGT 2460 Unit 1 Exam - Questions and Answers There are 6 groups of nutrients found in foods that are critical to human growth and function. Which of the following are correct? Carbohydrates, fats/oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water Which of the following nutrients is the primary source of fuel for our bodies, particularly the brain? Carbohydrates Which nutrient is insoluble in water, is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and is an important energy source during rest and low intens...

HMGT 2460 Unit 3 Exam - Questions and Answers A vitamin D deficiency causes a bone-deforming disease in children called what? Rickets Which vitamin is a coenzyme for the production of proteins involved in the clotting of blood and in bone metabolism? Vitamin K Fluoride, a trace mineral, assists in the development and maintenance of our teeth and bones. Too much fluoride can result in what? Fluorosis How much of our body's phosphorus is stored in our bones? 85% Common food sources of Magnesium...

Fat-soluble vitamins - A, D, E, K Water-soluble vitamins - B vitamins and vitamin C Major minerals - calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur Trace minerals - essential mineral nutrients the human body requires in relatively small amounts (less than 100 milligrams per day); sometimes called microminerals. iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium Ultra trace minerals - Minerals we need to consume in amounts less than 1 mg per day alum...

Vitamin C is best known for its role in preventing scurvy. It also is critical in the formation and maintenance of this protein found in all connective tissues in our body. - Answer-Collagen The main function of Vitamin E is as an antioxidant. It is prevalent in our fat tissue (adipose tissue) and cell membranes and specifically protects this lipoprotein from being oxidized. - Answer-LDL Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant compounds with health promoting properties. Betacarotene is ...

Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - Answer-Vitamins Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support normal function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - Answer-Macronutrients Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between genes, the environment, and nutrition? - Answer-Nutrigenomics This nutr...

Added sugar should be less than _________% of the total carbohydrate of a food item. - Answer-30% Or 50% The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends ___________ grams of dietary fiber per 1,000 calories consumed. - Answer-14 grams Which of the following disaccharides is also known as table sugar and is made up of glucose and fructose? - Answer-Sucrose There are three types of triglycerides. Which triglyceride consists of two or more double bonds and can be found in vegetables oils? -...

HMGT 2460 Quiz 2 (Chapter 2) | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ A healthful diet is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and..... A.fat free B.designed for weight loss C.nutrient dense C According to USDA data, Americans purchase about half of all food expenditures away from home. This can lead to obesity. What percentage of adults in the U.S. are classified as obese? 25% 35% 45% B. Eating out can be part of a healthy diet. Which of the following meals is an exa...

Nutrition Science Exam 1 good one! HMGT 2460. Exam Questions with accurate answers. Rated A+ Which of the following statements best describes the science of nutrition? Answers: a. It is an old science that evolved over the centuries b. It studies how we use food to nourish our bodies c. It is the study of nutrients, exercise, and fitness - -b This type of disease develops slowly over a long period of time. Answers: a. chronic b. acute c. infectious - -A Pellegra is an infect...

North Texas HMGT 2460 Key Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed A disaccharide is formed when two monosaccharides join. Which of the following is a disaccharide? Glucose and fructose A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? One that contains combinations of foods that provide proper proportions of nutrients A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US ...