nutrition exam #1

Question 1

set at a level that meets the needs of half of all healthy people

Answer 1

EAR

Question 2

set at a level that meets the needs of practically all healthy people

Answer 2

RDA

Question 3

daily intake amounts set for nutrients for which there is insufficient research data to establish an EAR

Answer 3

AI

Question 4

the max daily intake amounts of nutrients that are not likely to cause adverse health effects in almost al indvs

Answer 4

UL

Question 5

an estimate of the amount required to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and meets age needs of half of all healthy people

Answer 5

EER

Question 6

provide a range of macronutrient intake associated with good health and a reduced risk of chronic diseases while providing for recommended intakes of essential nutrients

Answer 6

AMDR

Question 7

five tastes

Answer 7

sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami

Question 8

fat g/kcal

Answer 8

9 kcal

Question 9

carbs g/kcal

Answer 9

4 kcal

Question 10

protein g/kcal

Answer 10

4 kcal

Question 11

gallbladder

Answer 11

stores bile

Question 12

liver

Answer 12

produces bile

Question 13

small intestine

Answer 13

organ where bile is used to help digestion

Question 14

large intestine

Answer 14

also known as the colon

Question 15

the organ with the strongest muscles surrounding it

Answer 15

stomach

Question 16

the organ where most nutrients are absorbed

Answer 16

small intestine

Question 17

the organ that produces insulin

Answer 17

pancreas

Question 18

where salivary amylase starts to digest carbs

Answer 18

mouth

Question 19

organ that releases bile into the small intestine

Answer 19

gallbladder

Question 20

organ that creates bile and stores glycogen

Answer 20

liver

Question 21

obesity is a major risk factor

Answer 21

type 2

Question 22

the person cannot produce insulin

Answer 22

type 1

Question 23

glucose levels in blood are abnormal

Answer 23

type 1, 2

Question 24

referred to as insulin resistant

Answer 24

type 2

Question 25

you have been asleep for eight hours which hormone is higher in your bloodstream?

Answer 25

glucagon

Question 26

you have just eaten a huge meal which hormone is higher in your bloodstream

Answer 26

insulin

Question 27

what word refers to being full

Answer 27

satiety

Question 28

if you are lactose intolerant what enzyme are you missing

Answer 28

lactase

Question 29

which macromolecule starts being digested earliest

Answer 29

carbs

Question 30

which macromolecule is digested last

Answer 30

fats

Question 31

what is the term for the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle around the most of the digestive system?

Answer 31

peristalsis

Question 32

a recurring heartburn might be a symptom of this disease

Answer 32

gastrointestinal reflux

Question 33

which organ produces ghrelin

Answer 33

stomach

Question 34

which of the following is considered an accessory organ

Answer 34

pancreas

Question 35

which factor affects nutrient levels in food

Answer 35

food processing, plant variety, ripeness when harvested

Question 36

most people should aim to keep their intake of which nutrient at or below 100% of DV

Answer 36

total fat