Question 1

The number of essential amino acids in a food product is required to be placed on its label.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vegetable oils and fish oils are dietary sources of triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ include organic molecules, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs for growth and maintenance.

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The answer of ________ include organic molecules, vitamins, and minerals...

Question 4

In response to decreases in body temperature, the brain signals the

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
B)   anterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.
C)   posterior pituitary to release thyroid-releasing hormone.
D)   posterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Imagine that you were asked to provide advice to a young adolescent about how to engage in healthy eating. The adolescent doesn't know much about nutrition, but likes to browse the Internet. What suggestions might you give for that young person for online learning and careful choices in the supermarket?

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Question 6

Proteins that supply all of our essential amino acids are described as ________ proteins.

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Question 7

Triglycerides and steroids are both examples of

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A)   essential amino acids.
B)   nonessential amino acids.
C)   lipids.
D)   carbohydrates.
E)   proteins.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The majority of the bile salts synthesized from cholesterol are removed from the body as a component of feces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Age, sex, hormone levels, and stress all influence basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compared to other types of lipoproteins, very-low-density lipoproteins contain the ________ lipid.

Accepted Answer

A)   most
B)   leastC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

The metabolic rate is the measure of energy used in a given period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) may result in a weakened heart and edema.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on

Accepted Answer

A)   individual needs and factor in sex, age, and body mass.
B)   averages obtained from population studies.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 14

Metabolic rate is a measurement of the

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A)   total number of calories consumed per hour.
B)   amount of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight.
C)   energy used in a given period of time.
D)   heat given off by contracting muscles.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Removal of the amine group from amino acids is a process that occurs in the liver known as ________.

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The answer of Removal of the amine group from amino...

Question 16

Vitamin ________ is crucial for the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, a deficiency in this vitamin may result in rickets and other bone abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamin ________ is crucial for the absorption...

Question 17

Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body. Such an amino acid would be classified as a nonessential nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In general, the greater the surface area of the skin, the ________ the basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   higher
B)   lowerC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

When an individual is exposed to cold temperatures, total metabolic rate

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases.
B)   increases.
C)   remains constant.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 20

Positive nitrogen balance is a condition where

Accepted Answer

A)   an individual's nitrogen input is equal to its loss in urine and feces.
B)   an individual absorbs more nitrogen than is excreted.
C)   an individual's nitrogen intake is greater than phosphate intake.
D)   too many proteins are being ingested in the diet.
E)   a food has a positive effect on blood nitrogen levels.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Age, sex, hormone levels, and stress all influence basal metabolic rate.

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The number of essential amino acids in a food product is required to be placed on its label.

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Compared to other types of lipoproteins, very-low-density lipoproteins contain the ________ lipid.

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In general, the greater the surface area of the skin, the ________ the basal metabolic rate.

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Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body. Such an amino acid would be classified as a nonessential nutrient.

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Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on

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________ include organic molecules, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs for growth and maintenance.

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The majority of the bile salts synthesized from cholesterol are removed from the body as a component of feces.

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When an individual is exposed to cold temperatures, total metabolic rate

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Vegetable oils and fish oils are dietary sources of triglycerides.

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Metabolic rate is a measurement of the

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Age, sex, hormone levels, and stress all influence basal metabolic rate.

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A deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) may result in a weakened heart and edema.

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