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This course will be delivered using a modified type of ___
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Problem Based Learning (PBL)
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Team Based Learning (TBL)
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Case Based Learning (CBL)
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Flexible Based Learning (FBL)
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There are ___ tRATs in this course. A tRAT is a ____
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10; team Readiness Assurance Test
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11; team Ready Answer Test
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12; team Readiness Assurance Test
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lots of; rodents
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Which component of the course do students have to pass to pass this course?
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the 'test drive a diet' project in this course requires students to
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attain a healthier weight
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help someone else lose weight
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try a scientific or environmental diet
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help someone else eat a healthier diet
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a processed food is defined as a food that
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has more than 5 ingredients
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requires heating or cooking before it can be eaten
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has had preservatives added
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has been treated or changed from its natural state
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an essential nutrient is required for health
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and can be manufactured in the body from other constituents
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but should be consumed within a narrow range of amounts
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and can be acquired by either ingestion or made in the body
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of trolls or they will become nasty
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and must be acquired via ingestion
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a food contains 10 g each of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid. How many kcal does it contain?
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145 kcal
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170 kcal
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200 kcal
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230 kcal
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nutrient density refers to ________ ; ______ is a more nutrient dense food than _____.
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the amount of energy per weight of a food; a potato, carrot
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the amount of nutrients per energy in a food; broccoli, bread
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the amount of nutrients per energy in a food; bread, kale
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the amount of energy per volume of food; kale, rice
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metabolic processes take place in the body to maintain a steady body temperature, heart rate, and blood glucose level. this stable state is called
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homeostasis
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an anabolic process
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a catabolic process
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metabolism
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the instrument used to measure the energy in a food is a _____. contrary to the results from this test, people usually derive a lot more energy from _____ than from ________.
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kjeldahl; protein, carb
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kjeldahl; carb, protein
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HPLC; carb, protein
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bomb calorimeter; carb, protein
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bomb calorimeter; protein, carb
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if your daily intake of a vitamin dies not meet RDA
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you necessarily have a poor diet
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you are safe if you meet at least hafl the RDA
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you may not be meeting your needs
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this is of no consequences; the RDAs are designed for groups
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which of he following values is the term used to described the average daily energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in healthy adults?
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in Canada's Food Guide, how are dietary fats classified?
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as part of the meat and alternatives group
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as part as the grain products group
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not as a food group, although recommendations are made for types and amounts
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as an individual food group
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for a 30-year old woman, Canada's Food Guide recommends _____ servings from the vegetables and fruit group each day
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orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, a dietary antioxidant. which statement best describes this claim?
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it is a combined nutrient content claim and therapeutic claim
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it is a combined nutrient content and nutrient function claim
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it is a combined nutrient content claim and a disease risk reduction claim
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it is a nutrient function claim only
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the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label is determined on the basis of
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the AMDR for carbohydrate ranges from
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20-35%
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10-35%
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5-10%
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45-65%
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66.6-97.8%
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Dr. Yoni Freedhoff wants Health Canada to change the recommendation in Canada's Food Guide that half of grain products eaten each day be whole grain, with a recommendation that only whole grains be consumed. What is the basis for the current recommendation?
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white but not whole wheat flour is fortified with folate
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guidelines were based on what people already eat
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the grain producers' lobby advocated for that
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there is to much fiber in 100% whole grains
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see question 10 in RAT 2.
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correct answer is E
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answer is not D.
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which process would be affected by a diseased gallbladder?
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most fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed into the
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vascular system
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neurological system
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adrenal system
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lymphatic system
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transit system
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the sections of the small intestine, in proximal to distal order are:
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duodenum, ileum, jujunum
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duodenum, jejunum, ileum
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jejunum, ileum, duodenum
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duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum
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ileum, duodenum, jejunum, cecum
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the stomach wall is protected from the acidity of the gastric juice by
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what is it called when nutrients essential to life are provided directly into the bloodstream?
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total parental nutrition
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enteral feeding
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tube-feeding
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force feeding
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gastric bypass
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which of the following statements is true?
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heartburn results from occasional reflux of gastric material through the pyloric sphincter
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GERD results from occasional reflux of gastric material through the gastro-esophageal sphincter.
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GERD results from chronic reflux of gastric material through the pyloric sphincter
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heartburn results from an occasional reflux of gastric material through the gastro-esophageal sphincter
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the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice which contains digestive enzymes and
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bile
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cholecystokinin (CCK)
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chyme
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bicarbonate ions
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intrinsic factor
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the most common cause of ulcers is
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which of the following is NOT one of the main processes that allow nutrients to be absorbed from the GI tract into circulation?
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passive diffusion
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facilitated diffution
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active diffusion
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active transport
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gastric lipase is an enzyme that is produced in the stomach to
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which one of the following meals is likely to stay in the stomach the longest?
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grilled chicken breast, mashed potato made with milk, green beans, skim milk
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cheeseburger, small soft drink, ice cream
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tuna sandwich on whole wheat, pickle, ice tea
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rice krispies, skim milk, blueberries, coffee
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squash soup with bread, coffee with soy milk and honey
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Stella consumes 2400 kcal/day, with half of the kcal from carbohydrates. About how many grams of carbohydrate does she consume per day?
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what is the composition of sucrose?
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which of the following sequences represent a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?
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fructose, sucrose, starch
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glucose, maltose, lactose
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galactose, glycogen, starch
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lactose, glucose, dietary fibre
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sucrose, lactose, glycogen
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when carbohydrates are not available, the body goes through a processes called _____ to synthesize glucose from non-carbohydrate substances
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gluconeogenesis
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glycogenolysis
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glucogenolysis
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ketosis
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glycogen anabolism
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when carbohydrates have not been consumed in a few hours, the body response by secreting ____ from the ____ to stimulate the breakdown of liver glycogen to increase blood glucose.
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____ is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals and ____ is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants.
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starch; glycogen
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fiber; oligosaccharide
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oligosaccharide; fibre
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amylopectin; amylose
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glycogen; starch
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dietary fibre is categorized by
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its ability or inability to dissolve in water
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its molecular weight
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the number of branch points
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the ratio of carbon to hydrogen molecules
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the helix shape of the molecule
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which of the following statements is TRUE?
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the rate of digestion and absorption of low-glycemic foods is slower then high-glycemic foods
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foods that have a glycemic index of 70 or less compared to glucose are considered high-glycemic-index foods
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the processing of a food has no effect on its glycemic index
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high-fibre and low-glycemic-index foods have exactly the same physiological properties
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lactose intolerance is caused by
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excess production of the enzyme lactase
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an allergic reaction to proteins found in milk and milk products
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the inability to produce the hormone insulin
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insufficient amylase in their small intestine
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inadequate production of the enzyme lactase
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a well-documented health problem(s) associated with excess sugar intake in children is
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type 1 diabietes
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dental caries
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diventicular disease
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hyperactivity
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B and D
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which of the following statements about indigestible carbohydrates is TRUE?
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they are not broken down until they reach the colon
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the contribute more kcal than simple carbohydrates
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they are a good source of prebiotics for microflora in the GI tract
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they are not part of a high-fibre diet
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the daily value for dietary fibre is 25 g in a 2000 kcal diet. a slice of whole-wheat bread is 8% of the daily value. the slice of whole-wheat bread contains how much fibre?
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which one of the following components is NOT part of an amino acid?
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server PEM in adults can result in _____ and be caused by _____
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describe a complete dietary protein
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it does NOT contain the element sulphur
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it has been hydrolyzed so that digestion is not necessary
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it provides essential AA in the proportion needed to support protein synthesis
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it has a low biological value
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what happens when a protein is heated? when the heat is removed, it CAN/CANNOT retuned to its original shape
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transamination; can
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deamination; can
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denaturation; cannot
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deamination; cannot
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denaturation; can
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what is the AA pool?
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AA present in body tissues and fluids that are available for protein synthesis
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AA which are soluble in bodily fluids
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AA used by the body for energy
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AA that the body cannot synthesize and must be supplied by the diet
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which statement describes a situation with positive nitrogen balance?
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an individual is wasting as a result of protein-energy malnutrition
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an individual is growing
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protein intake does not meet the body's protein requirements
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total body nitrogen balance does not change for 30 days
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what is the RDA for protein for typical, moderately active adults in their 20's?
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0.5 g/kg body weight
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0.8 g/kg body weight
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1.5 g/kg body weight
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0.5 g/day
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0.8 g/day
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what is a consequence of protein complementation?
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all AA requirements are met
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there is a decrease in biological value of a protein
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AA requirements are more likely to be met in vegetarians
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there is an increase in the nitrogen value of a protein
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excretion of nitrogen in the urine increases
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which AA are essential in the diet, but only under certain conditions?
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vegetarians have a lower risk of developing which medical condition?
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what happens when excess energy is ingested?
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it is excreted in the urine
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it is converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue
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it is converted into cholesterol and stored in adipose tissue
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it is a metabolized by the muscles and stored as ATP
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less of it is absorbed by the mucosal cells
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which is a characteristic of chylomicrons?
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they transport lipids from the epithelial cells of the villi to other body cells
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the are absorbed into the lymphatic system
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they are all the largest lipoproteins formed in the body
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all of the above answer choices are correct
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none of the above answer choices are correct
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choose the incorrect statement
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most of the fat in our body is stored in the form of triglycerides
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sterols are lipids containing a single ring structure
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phospholipids aid in transporting fats in our bloodstream
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in the small intestines, plant sterols block dietary cholesterol absorption
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trans fatty acids are most abundant in what food product today?
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what allows fat and water to mix by breaking large fat globules into smaller ones?
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emulsifiers
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cis fatty acids
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eicosanoids
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trans fatty acids
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micelles
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arrange the following lipid-containing compounds from largest to smallest:
(1)VLDL, (2) LDL, (3) HDL
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2, 1, 3
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1, 2, 3
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2, 3, 1
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3, 2, 1
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1, 3, 2
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from what are bile, vitamin D, and some hormones such as testosterone and estrogen derived?
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essential fatty acids
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trans fatty acids
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phospholipids
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eicosanoids
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cholesterol
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which of the following statements is true about EPA and DHA?
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they are long chain fatty acids with 3 and 4 double bonds, respectively
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we can make enough of both EPA and DHA from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)
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they are both considered to be medium chain fatty acids
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people with obesity can decrease the fat in their livers by supplementing with DHA and EPA
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dietary DHA is correlated with lower HLD levels in the blood
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RAT 6, question 9: picture of a lipid. know how to count the carbons properly;
the upper (right) end is
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a methyl group and is hydrophobic
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is a carboxyl group and is hydrophilic
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a methyl group and is hydrophilic
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a carboxyl group and is hydrophobic
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trans because the oxygens oppose each other
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the above picture represents (RAT6, Q9):
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an essential lipid; the double bond occurs before the ninth omega carbon
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a non-essential lipid; the double bone occurs after the ninth omega carbon
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a non-essential lipid; the double bond occurs before the ninth omega carbon
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an essential lipid; the double bond occurs after the night omega carbon
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what is the effect of a decrease in the ability of LDL receptors to bind to LDLs?
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an increase of LDL loss in the urine
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increased HDLs levels in the blood
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an increased risk of atherosclerosis
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increased chylomicrons levels in the blood
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a factor that can result in increased body weight as people age is
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what is the total energy content of an energy bar that contains 5 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbs, and 10 grams of protein?
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195 kcal
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205 kcal
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210 kcal
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255 kcal
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286 kcal
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which of the following methods divides body composition into three components?
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the bod pod
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underwater wighing
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bioelectrical impedance
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BMI
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DXA
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dietary fat has a lower metabolic cost than protein. what does this mean?
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it requires more energy to oxidize or store dietary fat than protein
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fat metabolism generates more toxic metabolic waste than protein
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fat metabolism generates less toxic metabolic wastes than protein metabolism
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high protein foods are more expensive than high fat foods to buy
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it requires less energy to oxidize and store dietary fat than protein
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resting energy expenditure (REE) involves all of the following body functions except:
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____ % of adults in Nova Scotia is considered to be overweight or obese, which is (lower/higher/the same as_ the Canadian average
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25-29, lower
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33-40, the same as
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51-55, the same as
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51-55, higher
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59-65, higher
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for a typical, moderately-active young adult, rank the components of energy expenditure from greatest amount
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REE, physical activity, thermic effect of food
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REE, thermic effect of food, physical activity
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thermic effect of food, physical activity, REE
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physical activity, thermic effect of food, REE
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physical activity, REE, thermic effect of food
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an adult with a BMI of 22 would be considered to be
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underweight
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overweight
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of healthy weight
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obese
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which statement best describes fat and car metabolism in the fasting state?
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there is no carb metabolism in the fasting state; instead adipose tissue releases fatty acids and ketone bodies as sources of energy
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muscle proteins and glycogen are converted to fatty acids; adipose tissue converts glycerol into glucose
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muscle proteins and glycogen are converted to glucose; adipose tissue releases fatty acids into the blood.
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muscle proteins are converted to glucose, while glycogen remains in the liver, unmetabolized. adipose tissue releases fatty acids.
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which of the following behaviour results in lower food intake in North America?
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keeping the thermostat lower in winter months
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larger plates
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playing video games while eating
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less sleep
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using chop sticks instead of a fork
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some vitamins are lost in grain processing. which nutrient is removed during processing of flour and typically is NOT added during 'enrichment'?
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vitamin B6
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thiamin
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folic acid
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niacin
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riboflavin
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many B vitamins are essential for the metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients. they perform this function by binding to and promoting the activity of enzymes. in this role, B vitamins act as
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provitamins
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transport proteins
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hormones
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coenzymes
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previtamins
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which one of the following nutrients can be converted into niacin and prevent pellagra?
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vitamin B6
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tryptophan
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thiamin
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vitamin B12
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homocysteine
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scurvy is caused by
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vitamin E would be most plentiful in which three types of food?
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which of the following is not a good source of vitamin B12?
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which form of vitamin D comes from animal sources and is also made in our bodies?
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D2 = cholecalciferol
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D2 = ergocalciferol
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D3 = Ergocalciferol
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D3 = Cholecalciferol
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an elevation in homocysteine has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. in clinical studies, which vitamins have been shown to decrease levels of homocysteine in the blood?
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vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C
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riboflavin, vitamin A, and folate
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niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine
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vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin B6
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vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12
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since vitamin A and carotenoids are bound to proteins in foods, which enzyme is required for absorption?
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bile
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amylase
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pepsin
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lactoase
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the intake of ____ and _____ reduce the risk of macular degeneration
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why does long term use of antibiotics increase the risk of vitamin k deficiency?
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antibiotics interfere directly with absorption of the vitamin
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antibiotics prevent vitamin k from functioning properly
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antibiotics change the bacterial flora in the gut, decreasing vitamin k production
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antibiotics enhance the absorption of other vitamins which compete with vitamin k for absorption
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which statement describes the relationship of bone calcium to blood calcium?
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if dietary calcium is low, both blood and bone levels will decline
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if dietary calcium is low, bone calcium is sacrifice to maintain blood calcium
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if dietary calcium is low, blood calcium is sacrificied to maintain bone calcium
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blood levels of calcium are a good indiciator of of the calcium status of bone
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the mineral MOST associated with wound healing is:
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calcium
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iron
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cobalt
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magnesium
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zinc
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which is NOT a major function of magnesium in the body?
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which statement about the processing of foods is TRUE?
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processing destroys minerals
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as the structure of foods is broken down, sodium is lost from processed foods
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the processing of grains causes the loss of magnesium, selenium, and zinc
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potassium is often added during food processing
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spinach contains notable amounts of calcium and _____. the latter constituent ____ absorption of calcium
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oxalate; decreases
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phytate; increases
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oxalate; increases
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phytate; decreases
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iron is a component of the protein, _____, which binds and transports oxygen in the blood stream
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ferritin
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hemoglobin
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hematocrit
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hemosiderin
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transferrin
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iodine deficiency during pregnancy may cause ____ in the infant
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diabetes
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cretinism
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fetal goiter syndrome
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hypoglycemia
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sickle cell disease
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which food combination would yield more iron absorption?
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peanut-butter on brown bread with glass of milk
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bran cereal with fortified soy milk
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vegetable beef soup with a tomato base
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a high-fibre english muffin with cup of green tea
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a spinach salad
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what substance in whole grains and cereals can bind with minerals and render them unabsorbable?
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phytate
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cellulose
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tryptophan
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oxalate
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amylopectin
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too much fluoride in the body can cause
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arthritis
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diarrhea
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hives and dermatitis
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microcytic anemia
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mottled teeth
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the level of calcium in the blood is maintained within a narrow limit by two hormones; _____ lowers blood calcium and ____ raised blood calcium
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parathyroid hormone (PTH); calcitonin
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aldosterone; thyroid stimulating hormone
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calcitonin; aldosterone
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calcitonin; PTH
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thyroid stimulating hormone; calcitonin
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if a food contains 135 mg of sodium per serving, the company can claim on the food label that the food is
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no claim can be made
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reduced sodium
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sodium-free
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salt-free
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low sodium
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the primary role of water in urine is to
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provide a medium for chemical reactions
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detoxify
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maintain acid-base balance
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transport waste products out of the bonde
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keep us from sitting too much
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the DASH diet is high in
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potassium, calcium, and magnesium while low to moderate in sodium
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calcium and magnesium while low in sodium and potassium
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sodium while low in calcium, magnesium, and potassium
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sodium and potassium while low in calcium and magnesium
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healthy resting blood pressure is defined as
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120/80 mm of mercury or less
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140/90 mm of mercury or less
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160/100 mm of mercury or less
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between 120/80 and 140/90
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the current upper limit (UL) for sodium per day is the amount found in
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1 teaspoon of salt
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2 teaspoons of salt
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3 teaspoons of salt
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exercise-associated hyponatremia occurs more often in
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people who continue to exercise for several hours
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people who consume too many sports drinks while exervising
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people who over drink water while exercising
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people who become dehydrated during prolonged exercise
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both A and C are criteria
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which of the following is NOT a tip for reducing sodium intake?
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drink 8-10 glasses of water per day to dilute salt in diet
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use food labels to select foods low in sodium
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prepare meals from scratch to control the amount of salt added
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cut down on the consumption of processed cheese
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which hormone signals the kidneys to reabsorb water back into the bloodstream?
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which one of the following interactions is most likely to occur?
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K will be attracted to the hydrogen side of the water molecule
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Cl will be attracted to the oxygen side of the water molecule
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Na will be attracted to the hydrogen side of the water molecule
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both Na and K are attracted to the oxygen side of the water molecule
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Na will be attracted to the oxygen side of the water molecule
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Elmer has just consumed a large bowl of canned soup, which is very high in sodium. he is salt-sensitive. how will his body react, compared to someone who is not salt-sensitive?
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Elmer will excrete sodium more readily and his blood vessels will dilate, causing his blood pressure to remain normal
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Elmer will excrete sodium more slowly and his blood vessels will constrict, causing his blood pressure to rise
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Elmer will excrete sodium more readily and his blood vessels will constrict, causing his blood pressure to rise
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Elmer will excrete sodium at the same rate and his blood vessels will dilate, causing his blood pressure to remain normal
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Shipwrecked! you drank ocean water and become dehydrated because