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Principles of Nutrition Weeks 1-6

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  1. 1Which of the following is true of vegetarians and vegetarian diets?
    1. AVegetarians do not eat any animal by-products
    2. BAt risk of iron deficiency
    3. CContain more saturated fat
    4. DHave lower incidence of cardiovascular disease
  2. 2A main distinguishing nutrient of red meat is niacin (as niacin equivalents)
    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
  3. 3Which of the following are essential nutrients, obtained through the diet?
    1. ALeucine
    2. BHomocysteine
    3. CAlpha-linolenic Acid
    4. DCellulose
  4. 4Mucilages are examples of what?
    1. ANon-starch polysaccharides
    2. BOligosaccharides
    3. CSoluble fibre
    4. DInsoluble fibre
  5. 5The AMDR for protein is...
    1. A35-65% of E
    2. B15-25% of E
    3. CNot possible to set
    4. D20-35% of E
  6. 6Bed rest can result in a negative nitrogen balance in the body.
    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
  7. 7Which of the following are examples of complete proteins?
    1. ABreastmilk
    2. BCow's milk
    3. CCereals
    4. DFish
  8. 8Starch is an example of a carbohydrate with alpha-glycosidic (alpha-glucan) bonds
    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
  9. 9Glycaemic load is a measurement of what?
    1. Aa rise in blood glucose levels after a meal
    2. Bthe glycaemic response from available carbohydrate
    3. Chow much CHO is in a food
    4. Dhow healthy a food is
  10. 10Insoluble fibre provides which of the following benefits?
    1. APromotes good laxation
    2. BDecreases cholesterol levels
    3. CAbsorbs water in the colon
    4. DPromotes a feeling of fullness

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