Graded Homework

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Which
nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?

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1 options:

A)

fats/lipids

B)

carbohydrates

C)

protein

D)

vitamins

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2 (4 points)

Question 2 Unsaved

Carbohydrates,
protein, and fat are known as_______.

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2 options:

A)

macronutrients

B)

micronutrients

C)

prime
nutrients

D)

macrofoods

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3 (4 points)

Question 3 Unsaved

“Natural”
is the word that the USDA uses to describe unprocessed foods.

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3 options:

True

False

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4 (4 points)

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The
nutrient intake level estimated to meet the needs of 50 percent of the
individuals in a life-stage and gender group is known as the ________.

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4 options:

A)

Estimated
Average Requirement

B)

Recommended
Dietary Allowance

C)

Tolerable
Upper Limit

D)

Average
Needs Level

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5 (4 points)

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The
________ are the maximum levels of daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to
pose health risks to almost all individuals in the group for whom they are
designed.

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5 options:

A)

Recommended
Daily Allowances

B)

Adequate
Intakes

C)

Tolerable
Upper Intake Level(s)

D)

Estimated
Average Requirements

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6 (4 points)

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Mary
is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement vitamin manufacturer.
What is one factor that might help?

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6 options:

A)

recommendations
by the manufacturer

B)

recommendations
from a famous television personality

C)

recommendations
from a peer-reviewed journal

D)

conclusions
drawn from a single case study

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7 (4 points)

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What
types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical companies before new drugs can
be released in the market?

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7 options:

A)

Randomized
Controlled Trials (RCTs)

B)

epidemiological
studies

C)

case-control
studies

D)

Researcher
Defined Trials

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8 (4 points)

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John
tries to eat a balanced diet every day, but some days are busier than others.
He sometimes relies on “shortcuts” to get the nutrients that he needs. What is
the technical term for a food that is rich in an essential nutrient?

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8 options:

A)

free
radical

B)

functional
food

C)

direct
additive

D)

indirect
additive

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9 (4 points)

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A
person who wants to include more phytochemicals in her diet needs to eat more
_________.

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9 options:

A)

fruits
and vegetables

B)

fats

C)

meats

D)

dairy
products

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10 (4 points)

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Lucy
wants to make sure that the supplements she buys are safe and effective so she
asks a lot of questions when she visits her natural foods store. Which question
below will NOT help Leticia learn if a supplement is safe and/or effective?

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10 options:

A)

Is
the produce verified by the US Pharmacopeia?

B)

What
is the active ingredient and dosage?

C)

Is
there any evidence to support using this product?

D)

How
many customers purchase this supplement?

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11 (4 points)

Question 11 Unsaved

The
FDA regulates supplements under a different set of regulations than those
covering “conventional” foods and drug products.

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11 options:

True

False

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12 (4 points)

Question 12 Unsaved

Herbs
are a safe way to increase the effectiveness of prescription pharmaceuticals.

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12 options:

True

False

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13 (4 points)

Question 13 Unsaved

Dietary
supplements are intended to treat, prevent, or cure diseases.

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13 options:

True

False

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14 (4 points)

Question 14 Unsaved

Which
of the following is an example of a functional food?

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14 options:

A)

lettuce

B)

walnuts

C)

apples

D)

cheese

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15 (4 points)

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The
breaking apart of foods into smaller units is known as _________.

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15 options:

A)

digestion

B)

metabolism

C)

molecular
function

D)

absorption

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16 (4 points)

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The
primary function of the _________ is to store and concentrate bile from the
liver.

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16 options:

A)

kidneys

B)

small
intestine

C)

pancreas

D)

gall
bladder

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17 (4 points)

Question 17 Unsaved

Which
of the following is NOT a digestive disorder?

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17 options:

A)

lactose
intolerance

B)

irritable
bowel syndrome

C)

celiac
disease

D)

kidney
stones

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18 (4 points)

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Cheri
suffers from celiac disease. The doctor tells her that she needs to eliminate
all of the following from her diet EXCEPT _________.

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18 options:

A)

wheat

B)

rye

C)

barley

D)

rice

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19 (4 points)

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_________
is the engulfing of particles as they are taken up into the cell.

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19 options:

A)

Phagocytosis

B)

Pinocytosis

C)

Glucose
uptake

D)

Active
digestion

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20 (4 points)

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Excess
consumption of highly-processed foods can lead to _____ .

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20 options:

A)

Tooth
decay

B)

Obesity

C)

Rickets

D)

Headaches

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21 (12 points)

Question 21 Unsaved

Place
the following major organs of the gastrointestinal tract of the digestive
system in order from start to finish, numbering from 1 (start) to 6
(finish). Each correct answer is worth 2
points 12 points total).

mouth

small
intestine

rectum/anus

esophagus

stomach

large
intestine

Answer

6 mouth

5 small intestine

1 rectum/anus

2 esophagus

4
stomach

3 large intestine

Question
21 options:

rectum/anus

large
intestine

mouth

esophagus

small
intestine

stomach

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22 (4 points)

Question 22 Unsaved

Accessory
organs for digestion include:

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22 options:

A)

liver,
kidneys, pancreas, thyroid

B)

salivary
glands, liver, pancreas, gall bladder

C)

parathyroid,
esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder

D)

small
intestine, large intestines, salivary glands, mouth

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23 (4 points)

Question 23 Unsaved

Most
digestion and absorption takes place in the large intestine.

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23 options:

True

False

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