Chapter 1

Question 0

Example of an insoluble fiber food source

Answer 0

Bran

Question 1

Storage form of carbohydrate in plants

Answer 1

Starch

Question 2

Present in the diet in small quantities

Answer 2

Micronutrients

Question 3

Can regulate metabolism in the form of enzymes

Answer 3

Protein

Question 4

Is an essential fatty acid

Answer 4

Linoleic acid

Question 5

Storage form of carbohydrate in humans

Answer 5

Glycogen

Question 6

Can serve as antioxidants

Answer 6

Phytonutrients

Question 7

Provides low caloric yield with high satiety

Answer 7

Fiber

Question 8

Solvent to allow proper electrolyte dynamics

Answer 8

Water

Question 9

Provides 7 kcal per gram when consumed

Answer 9

Alcohol

Question 10

List the four categories of macronutrients

Answer 10

A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Water

Question 11

List the three primary functions of nutrients in the human body.

Answer 11

A. Promotion of growth and development
B. Provision of energy
C. Regulation of metabolism

Question 12

_________are known to promote cardiovascular disease by elevating LDL cholesterol and reducing HDL cholesterol.

Answer 12

Trans fat

Question 13

Cholesterol can be consumed in the diet but is also synthesized in the _____ at a rate of 0.5 to 2.9 g/day

Answer 13

Liver

Question 14

True or false? Proteins are comprised of numerous amino acids bound by peptide bonds.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Athletes are generally recommended to consume approximately _______ of their total energy intake in the form of healthy carbohydrates

Answer 15

60%

Question 16

Identify two fat-soluble vitamins that are synthesized in the body.

Answer 16

Vitamin D and K

Question 17

List two common beverages that contain the class of phytonutrients known as polyphenols.

Answer 17

Tea and Wine

Question 18

Which of the following types of nutrients primarily serve to promote growth and development?

A Carbohydrates
B Fats
C Trace elements
D Proteins

Answer 18

D

Question 19

Which of the following nutrients include the essential fatty acids?

A Saturated fatty acids
B Unsaturated fatty acids
C Polyunsaturated fatty acids
D Cholesterol

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Which of the following nutrients is predominantly used during high-intensity training?

A fats
B carbohydrates
C vitamins
D proteins

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Starch is an example of which of the following classes of carbohydrate?

A monosaccharides
B disaccharides
C polysaccharides
D fiber

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Which of the following nutrient a shorten transit time of waste products and potential toxins in the intestinal tract?

A trans fatty acids
B insoluble fiber
C polypeptides
D oligosaccharides

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Which of the following forms of lipids can act as a precursor to vitamin D and the hormone testosterone?

A medium chain fatty acids
B monounsaturated fat
C cholesterol
D saturated fat

Answer 23

C

Question 24

Which of the following protein sources do not contain all of the essential amino acids? A wheat B beef C fish D egg

Answer 24

A

Question 25

The recommended daily intake of protein for sedentary individual is: A 0.8 to 1.2g/kg of total body weight B 30% of total caloric intake C 1.5 to 2g/kg of total body weight D 75g-100g

Answer 25

A

Question 26

Which of the following is the only form of carbohydrate that can be directly oxidized in muscle tissue to fuel exercise? A sucrose B glucose C fructose D maltodextrin

Answer 26

B

Question 27

Which of the following is not a mechanism by which phytonutrients aid in maintaining health? A strengthening of the immune system B altering of estrogen metabolism C conversion into vitamin K (carotenoids) D repairing of DNA damage as a result of toxic exposure such as smoking

Answer 27

C