Chapter 9- Nutrition

Question 1

A chronic disease that develops over years as a result of a deficiency in total caloric intake is called

Answer 1

marasmus

Question 2

LDL (low-desnsity lipoproteins) levels can be decreased by

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both exercise and increased water

Question 3

Vitamin B1 is also called

Answer 3

thiamin

Question 4

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates may lead to

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obesity

Question 5

Protein is needed for the formation of

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all of these

Question 6

A water-soluble vitamin essential for cell growth and the reproduction of red blood cells

Answer 6

folic acid

Question 7

a substance composed of lipids or fatty acids that occurs in various forms

Answer 7

fat

Question 8

compound that dissociates into ions when dissolved in water

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electrolyte

Question 9

an alkaline earth metal element that is required for transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, blood coagulation, cardiac functions, and other processes

Answer 9

calcium

Question 10

a common metallic element essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin

Answer 10

iron

Question 11

the only one of six essential nutrients containing nitrogen

Answer 11

protein

Question 12

an inorganic substance occurring naturally in the earth’s crust

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mineral

Question 13

a simple fat compound consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol

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triglycerides

Question 14

The nutrient providing the main source of energy in the average diet

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carbohydrate

Question 15

a water-soluble vitamin that is the common pharmaceutical form of vitamin B12

Answer 15

cyanocobalamin

Question 16

a waxy lipid found only in animal tissues; a member of a group of lipids called sterols

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cholesterol

Question 17

an organic substance necessary for life although it does not independently provide energy

Answer 17

vitamin

Question 18

the sum of the processes involved in the taking in of nutrients and their assimilation and use for proper body functioning and maintenance of health

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nutrition

Question 19

Current dietary goals in the united states recommend that carbohydrates constitute what percentage of total calories consumed

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55 to 60 percent

Question 20

Parenteral nutrition should be undertaken within

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1 to 3 days

Question 21

Copper accumulation in the liver may cause

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wilson’s disease

Question 22

which vitamin is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus

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vitamin d

Question 23

hypermagnesemia is usually caused by

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renal insufficiency

Question 24

Which of the following nutrients provides the most energy for the body

Answer 24

carbohydrates

Question 25

the types of lipids found in the body includes all of the following except

Answer 25

lipase

Question 26

cholesterol is primarily produced in what organ

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liver

Question 27

carbohydrates that are not immediately used by the body are stored as

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glycogen

Question 28

Vitamin b3 is also called

Answer 28

niacin

Question 29

which vitamin is also called cyanocobalamin

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b12

Question 30

amino acids that must be derived from dietary sources and cannot be synthesized by the body are called

Answer 30

essential amino acids

Question 31

which vitamin is essential for skeletal growth, reproduction, and visual acuity

Answer 31

retinol

Question 32

also called niacin

Answer 32

vitamin b3

Question 33

also called pyridoxine

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vitamin b6

Question 34

also called retinal

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vitamin a

Question 35

also called folacin

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vitamin b9

Question 36

also called calciferol

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vitamin d

Question 37

also called cyanocobalamin

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vitamin b12

Question 38

also called ascorbic acid

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vitamin c

Question 39

also called tocopheral

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vitamin e

Question 40

also called thiamin

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vitamin b1

Question 41

also called phlloquinone

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vitamin k1

Question 42

it is recommended to limit fat intake to what percentage of total calories consumed?

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30 percent

Question 43

good cholesterol is known as

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HDL

Question 44

The lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the body to the liver for metabolism, considered the "good cholesterol", is

Answer 44

HDL (high-density lipoproteins

Question 45

Which vitamin is given to patients with hemorrhage disorders

Answer 45

vitamin k

Question 46

excessive amount of which minerals in drinking water may result in discoloration of the teeth

Answer 46

fluride

Question 47

which vitamin is converted from cholesterol in the skin by ultraviolet light

Answer 47

vitamin d

Question 48

Which nutrient provide the most concentrated source of calories (9kcal per gram)

Answer 48

lipids

Question 49

proteins are complex nitrogenous compounds that are composed of large combinations of

Answer 49

amino acids

Question 50

the recommended daily requirement of protein is

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0.8 gram per kilogram of body weight

Question 51

iodine is an essential micronutrient for which of the following hormones

Answer 51

thryroxine

Question 52

which of the following statements about calcium is false

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it is required for the elimination of urine

Question 53

how many amino acids have been identified as vital for proper growth development, and maintenance of health

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22

Question 54

which vitamins are least likely to cause abverse effects when taken in overdose

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vitamin b complex

Question 55

water-soluble vitamins include

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vitamin c