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Principles of Nutrition Weeks 1-6
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1Which of the following is true of vegetarians and vegetarian diets?
- AVegetarians do not eat any animal by-products
- BAt risk of iron deficiency
- CContain more saturated fat
- DHave lower incidence of cardiovascular disease
2A main distinguishing nutrient of red meat is niacin (as niacin equivalents)
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Which of the following are essential nutrients, obtained through the diet?
- ALeucine
- BHomocysteine
- CAlpha-linolenic Acid
- DCellulose
4Mucilages are examples of what?
- ANon-starch polysaccharides
- BOligosaccharides
- CSoluble fibre
- DInsoluble fibre
5The AMDR for protein is...
- A35-65% of E
- B15-25% of E
- CNot possible to set
- D20-35% of E
6Bed rest can result in a negative nitrogen balance in the body.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Which of the following are examples of complete proteins?
- ABreastmilk
- BCow's milk
- CCereals
- DFish
8Starch is an example of a carbohydrate with alpha-glycosidic (alpha-glucan) bonds
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Glycaemic load is a measurement of what?
- Aa rise in blood glucose levels after a meal
- Bthe glycaemic response from available carbohydrate
- Chow much CHO is in a food
- Dhow healthy a food is
10Insoluble fibre provides which of the following benefits?
- APromotes good laxation
- BDecreases cholesterol levels
- CAbsorbs water in the colon
- DPromotes a feeling of fullness
11Cholesterol is essential nutrient that must be consumed through the diet.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Omega 6 FAs may convert to which of the following in the body?
- AThromboxane 3 series
- BThromboxane 2 series
- CKeratin
- DImmunoglobulin
13Which of the following foods are sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
- AFlaxseed
- BFish
- CMeat
- DEggs
- EGreen leafy veg
14High density lipoproteins carry cholesterol where in the body?
- Afrom the tissues to the liver
- Bfrom the liver to the tissues
- Cfrom the intestine to the tissues
- Dfrom the intestine to the liver
15Including oily fish (such as salmon) in the diet, is a strategy for increasing alpha-linolenic acid in the diet
- ATrue
- BFalse
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