. Which of the following is NOT a function of fat? protection of organs insulation of the body quick source of energy production of the sex hormones 2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans? proteins carbohydrates vitamins minerals 3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, forms hormones, and antibodies? lipids proteins minerals carbohydrates 4. What statement best describes the typical American diet? It contains too little protein. It contains too little fat. It contains too many fruits and vegetables. It contains too much sugar. 5. If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet? glucose lactose cellulose glycogen 6. Which statement best describes minerals and their function? Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth. Minerals are organic compounds used in energy production. Minerals provide energy when carbohydrates are not available. Minerals are elements which help to build cells and repair body tissues. 7. When an oil is changed to a solid, trans fat, like in the production of some margarines, what is the process called? hydrogenation synthesis assimilation integration 8. Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is needed by all body cells to produce energy? glucose sucrose glycogen starch 9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams? 61 92 207 255 10. What type of fat simulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels? unsaturated fat saturated fat phospholipids lipoprotein 11. Which medical condition is not related to one's nutrition? diabetes mellitus obesity atherosclerosis bronchitis 12. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way? more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home the emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet more available information on the nutritional content of foods 13. Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, Suzie's calorie consumption may lead to what disorder? obesity anorexia nervosa bulimia fitness 14. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins? amino acids cellulose triglycerides phospholipids 15. Why must all essential amino acids be present in the body at the same time for growth and repair to take place? It takes the body too long to make the essential amino acids. Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent. Too much energy will be used up to make them. The body will have to start breaking down fat to make them. 16. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth? potassium sodium iron calcium 17. Which vitamin found in citrus fruits and tomatoes is necessary for iron absorption, collagen formation, and increasing the function of the immune system? Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Vitamin D 18. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)? the energy needs of the body at rest calories needed by the body during physical activity rate at which a person needs calories during the day rate at which food is converted to energy 19. Which of the following is NOT a function of water? removal of waste products from the body circulation of substances through the blood temperature regulation and sweat production production of hormones 20. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food resulting in higher calories? fat vitamins water fiber 21. A man's weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percentages? 5% 10% 15% 20% 22. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease? Food and Drug Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institutes of Health Centers for Dise
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1. Fat Hormones 2. Carbs 3. Proteins 4. much surgar 5. celulose 6. mineral energy 7. intergation 8. glucose 9. use the formula for e 10. Saturated Fat 11. bronchitis 12. hurried life style eaten away from home 13.obesity 14. triglycerides 15. It takes the body too long to make the essential amino acids. 16. calcium 17. C 18. rate at which food is converted to energy 19. production of hormones 20. FAT 21. 20% 22. National Health
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1- production of the sex hormones 2- carbohydrates 3- proteins 4-It contains too much sugar. 5-glycogen 6-Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth. 7-synthesis 8-glucose 9-255 10-saturated fat 11-bronchitis 12-a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home 13-obesity 14-triglycerides 15-Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent. 16-calcium 17- vitamin c 18-rate at which a person needs calories during the day 19- production of hormones 20- fat 21- 20% 22- Food and Drug Administration
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I would not trust the other genius' who answered these questions.
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