Question 1

Individuals at highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa are

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

Question 2

Vitamin D deficiency, especially in older people, results from lack of exposure to the sun.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Excess potassium

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A)  is deposited in the blood.
B)  causes brittle bones.
C)  disrupts body pH.
D)  is excreted in urine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is

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A)  pyridoxine.
B)  pantothenic acid.
C)  niacin.
D)  riboflavin.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Nutrients that are necessary for health, but that human cells cannot synthesize, are called ________ nutrients.

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The answer of Nutrients that are necessary for health, but...

Question 6

After eating, the hormone ________ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite.

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A)  ghrelin
B)  neuropeptide Y
C)  leptin
D)  pepsinE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Vitamins directly provide energy.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Magnesium affects ATP production and is therefore important in providing energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cholesterol is synthesized chiefly in the liver.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cholesterol removed from the blood is excreted as a component of ________.

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bile

Question 12

Sugars that are part of RNA and DNA are

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A)  glucose and galactose.
B)  sucrose and fructose.
C)  ribose and deoxyribose.
D)  glucose and glycogen.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Provitamins are special vitamins used by elite athletes.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

Monica doesn't eat anything that was once in an animal. She is an ovo-vegetarian.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Proteins are digested into ________.

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The answer of Proteins are digested into ________....

Question 16

Intrinsic factor regulates the absorption of

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A)  biotin.
B)  folacin.
C)  vitamin B₆.
D)  vitamin B₁₂.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

BMI measures

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A)  weight in proportion to height.
B)  the amount of body fat.
C)  volume in proportion to area.
D)  the basal metabolic rate.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A major step in extracting energy from proteins is

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A)  deamination.
B)  glycogenolysis.
C)  glycolysis.
D)  beta oxidation.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a trace element?

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A)  Magnesium
B)  Sulfur
C)  Iron
D)  ChlorineE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 18: Nutrition and Metabolism

Individuals at highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa are

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Vitamin D deficiency, especially in older people, results from lack of exposure to the sun.

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Excess potassium

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The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is

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Nutrients that are necessary for health, but that human cells cannot synthesize, are called ________ nutrients.

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After eating, the hormone ________ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite.

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Good general dietary advice for athletes is to eat

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Vitamins directly provide energy.

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Magnesium affects ATP production and is therefore important in providing energy.

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Cholesterol is synthesized chiefly in the liver.

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Cholesterol removed from the blood is excreted as a component of ________.

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Sugars that are part of RNA and DNA are

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Provitamins are special vitamins used by elite athletes.

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Monica doesn't eat anything that was once in an animal. She is an ovo-vegetarian.

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Proteins are digested into ________.

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Intrinsic factor regulates the absorption of

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BMI measures

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The macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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