Nutrients

Question 1

unit of energy expended when 1 kg is moved 1 meter by a force of 1 Newton

Answer 1

Joule

Question 2

In direct calorimetry, energy value of food is referred to as ___

Answer 2

heat combustion

Question 3

In indirect calorimetry, energy value is based on

Answer 3

amount of oxygen used in burning sample AND carbon dioxide produced

Question 4

another name for glucose

Answer 4

dextrose

Question 5

also called levulose

Answer 5

fructose

Question 6

formed at hydrolysis of lactose (aside from glucose)

Answer 6

galactose

Question 7

least sweet of all sugars

Answer 7

lactose

Question 8

Resistant starch controls diabetes, true or false?

Answer 8

true

Question 9

intermediate of starch and glucose; found in starch and glucose

Answer 9

dextrin

Question 10

Which has hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic effects?

a. insoluble fiber
b. soluble fiber
c. both

Answer 10

b. soluble fiber

Question 11

Which prevents constipation and hemorrhoids?

a. insoluble fiber
b. soluble fiber
c. both

Answer 11

A

Question 12

Which comes from non-structural components of plants?

a. insoluble fiber
b. soluble fiber
c. both

Answer 12

B

Question 13

Which comes from cell wall components of plants?

a. insoluble fiber
b. soluble fiber
c. both

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Which is a complete protein?

a. zein in corn
b. gliadin in wheat
c. casein in milk

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Which is a partially complete protein?

a. zein in corn
b. gliadin in wheat
c. casein in milk

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Which is an incomplete protein?

a. zein in corn
b. gliadin in wheat
c. casein in milk

Answer 16

A

Question 17

Differentiate partially complete protein from incomplete protein

Answer 17

partially complete - can maintain life but not support growth
incomplete - cannot do both

Question 18

Vit B1 is part of this coenzyme used in energy metabolism

Answer 18

thiamin pyrophosphate

Question 19

Vit B1 deficiency leads to….

Answer 19

beri-beri

Question 20

Vit B2 is part of these coenzymes

Answer 20

flavin mononucleotide

flavin adenine dinucleotide

Question 21

deficiency of Vit B2

Answer 21

Ariboflavinosis

Question 22

Vit B3 is part of this coenzyme

Answer 22

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Question 23

deficiency of Vit B3

Answer 23

pellagra

Question 24

Vit B6 is part of these coenzymes

Answer 24

pyridoxal phosphate

pyriodxamine phosphate

Question 25

not possible effect of biotin deficiency a. depression b. lethargy c. hallucination d. diarrhea

Answer 25

D

Question 26

not possible effect of Vit B6 deficiency a. scaly dermatitis b. microcytic anemia c. confusions d. liver damage

Answer 26

D

Question 27

Vit B6 helps convert tryptophan to __ and __

Answer 27

niacin | serotonin

Question 28

false about folic acid a. activates vitamin B3 b. helps synthesize DNA for new cell growth c. deficiency may cause megaloblastic anemia/smooth red tongue

Answer 28

A; B12 dapat

Question 29

false about Vit B12/cobalamin a. activates folate b. helps synthesize DNA for new cell growth, protects nerve cells c. may lead to microcytic anemia if there is deficiency

Answer 29

C; either pernicious or megaloblastic dapat

Question 30

choline is needed for synthesis of acetylcholine and ___

Answer 30

lecithin

Question 31

Vit C deficiency may lead to all except a. poor wound healing b. pellagra c. scurvy d. bone fragility

Answer 31

B

Question 32

true or false: retinol may be obtained from milk products

Answer 32

true

Question 33

Which is not a consequence of VitA deficiency? a. night blindness b. keratinization c. infectious diseases d. rickets

Answer 33

D

Question 34

Which is mismatched? a. Vit E - antioxidant b. Vit D - bone mineralization c. Vit K - blood clot proteins synthesis d. Vit A - activates Vit B12

Answer 34

D Vit A is for vision

Question 35

Which is false? A. Vit D helps folate build proteins B. Vitamin A prevents destruction of Vit E in intestines C. Vit B1 helps niacin, pantothenic acid and calcium in producing digestive enzymes

Answer 35

C Magnesium, not Calcium

Question 36

define phytochemicals

Answer 36

non-nutrient compounds in plant-derived foods with biological activity in the body

Question 37

Benzopyrene - broiled foods nitrosamine - nitrite-treated foods these are __

Answer 37

mutagens

Question 38

oxalates, phythates and goitrogens ___ nutrition | enhance, inhibit

Answer 38

inhibit

Question 39

flavonoids, carotenoids and isoflavones are __- a. mutagens b. additives c. phytochemicals

Answer 39

C