1.
______ is the condition resulting from the ingestion of excessive amounts of fluids.: Hyponatremia
2.
_______ is the result of the binding together of glucose and fructose.: Sucrose
3.
are whole grains a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Disaccharide
4.
Essential fatty acids are used to make _____, which are oxygenated fatty acids that the body uses to signal cellular responses.: Eicosanoids
5.
How many calories per gram are provided by alcohol?: Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram
6.
How many calories per gram are provided by carbohydrates?: Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram
7.
How many calories per gram are provided by fat?: fats provide 9 calories per gram
8.
How many calories per gram are provided by protein?: Protein provides 4 calories per gram
9.
Is brown sugar a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Disaccharide
10.
Is Fructose a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Monosaccharide
11.
Is galactose a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Monosaccharide
12.
Is glucose a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Monosaccharide
13.
Is glycogen a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Polysaccharide...
14.
Is lactose a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Disaccharide
15.
Is starch a monosaccharide (MS), disaccharide (DS) or polysaccharide (PS)?: Polysaccharide
16.
Proteins are essential for the manufacture of _________, which the body uses to fight infection.: Antibodies
17.
Saturated fat increases levels of ________, which is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol.: LDL - Low density lipoprotein
18.
The degree to which a mineral can be absorbed by the body is called its __________.: Bioavailability
19.
What are the key topic areas covered in the 2005 dietary guidelines for americans?: 1. Adequate nutrients within calorie needs
2. Weight management
3. Physical activity
4. Food groups to encourage
5. fats
6. Carbohydrates
7. Sodium and potassium
8. Alcoholic beverages
9. Food safety
20.
What is the major difference between complete protein and incomplete protein?: ...
21.
What is the major difference between Complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates?: ...
22.
What is the major difference between Estimated Average Requirement and Tolerable Upper Intake Level?: ...
23.
What is the major difference between Recommended Dietary Allowances and Dietary Reference Intakes?: ...
24.
What is the major difference between Saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids?: ...
25.
What mineral is a component of thyroxine, which controls metabolism?: Iodine
26.
What mineral is essential for strong bones, teeth, and muscle tissue and helps regulate the heart beat?: Calcium
27.
What mineral is important for hemoglobin formation and improves blood quality?: Iron
28.
What mineral is important in the development of the reproductive system and aids in healing?: Zinc
29.
What mineral is involved in glucose metabolism and may increase the effectiveness of insulin?: Chromium
30.
What mineral maintains acid/alkaline balance and aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, minerals and glucose?: Magnesium
31.
What mineral protects body tissue from oxidative damage?: Selenium
32.
What mineral stimulates bone formation and inhibits or reverses dental caries?: Fluoride
33.
What three vitamins do not have to consumed through food? How are they manufactured by the body?: Vitamin K and Biotin, they are produced by normal intestinal flora.
Vitamin D - Produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight
34.
What vitamin aids in bone and tooth formation?: Vitamin D
35.
What vitamin aids in cell development, function of the nervous system, and the metabolism of protein and fat?: Vitamin B12
36.
What vitamin helps release energy from fats and vegetables?: Pantothenic acid
37.
What vitamin helps the body release energy from carbohydrates during metabolism?: Thiamine
38.
What vitamin is essential for blood-clotting functions?: Vitamin K
39.
What vitamin is essential for liver function?: Choline
40.
What vitamin protects blood cells, body tissues and essential fatty acids from destruction in the body?: Vitamin E
41.
What vitamin supports formation and maintenance of skin, hair and mucous membranes?: Carotene
