Question 1

Essential amino acids are those required by the body to build proteins, whereas nonessential amino acids are not required by the body to build proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Good general dietary advice for athletes is to eat

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A)   about equal amounts of the three macronutrients.
B)   60% or more carbohydrates, mostly from grains and vegetables.
C)   only two large meals a day, with no snacks.
D)   much more protein than non-athletes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The B vitamins are water insoluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following terms is (are)  defined correctly?
3-26-2013

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A)   Adequate diet:diet that provides sufficient energy and essential nutrients for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues
B)   Malnutrition:poor nutrition that results from a lack of essential nutrients
C)   Bulimia:binging and purging
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins can promote intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   K
C)   Niacin
D)   DE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following minerals is important in synthesizing and using ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zinc
B)   Chlorine
C)   Magnesium
D)   PotassiumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a trace element?

Accepted Answer

A)   Magnesium
B)   Sulfur
C)   Iron
D)   ChlorineE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Vitamins directly provide energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individuals at highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa are

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A)   infants.
B)   adolescents.
C)   adults.
D)   children.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Treatment with antibiotic drugs is sometimes followed by a deficiency of vitamin

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  C
C)   D
D)   KE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Vitamin D deficiency in children produces scurvy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, are very sensitive to the effects of heat, and are easily destroyed by cooking or food processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vitamin E is primarily stored in adipose tissue and muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cyanocobalamin is found exclusively in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Medical conditions that affect the ability to obtain adequate nutrition include

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A)   tooth decay.
B)   depression.
C)   periodontal disease.
D)   all of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Cholesterol is synthesized chiefly in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Neuropeptide Y is secreted in the stomach and suppresses appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lipids include

Accepted Answer

A)   fats.
B)   oils.
C)   cholesterol.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Vitamin A is an antioxidant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Intake of at least 10 grams of carbohydrate is needed daily to avoid protein breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Nutrition and Metabolism

Which of the following minerals is important in synthesizing and using ATP?

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Which of the following is a trace element?

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Which of the following terms is (are) defined correctly? 3-26-2013

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Treatment with antibiotic drugs is sometimes followed by a deficiency of vitamin

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Which of the following vitamins can promote intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus?

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Intake of at least 10 grams of carbohydrate is needed daily to avoid protein breakdown.

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Cyanocobalamin is found exclusively in plants.

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Vitamin A is an antioxidant.

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Medical conditions that affect the ability to obtain adequate nutrition include

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Vitamins directly provide energy.

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The B vitamins are water insoluble.

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Cholesterol is synthesized chiefly in the liver.

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Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, are very sensitive to the effects of heat, and are easily destroyed by cooking or food processing.

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Good general dietary advice for athletes is to eat

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Individuals at highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa are

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Vitamin E is primarily stored in adipose tissue and muscle.

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Essential amino acids are those required by the body to build proteins, whereas nonessential amino acids are not required by the body to build proteins.

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Neuropeptide Y is secreted in the stomach and suppresses appetite.

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Lipids include

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Vitamin D deficiency in children produces scurvy.

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