NUSC 1165 Exam 1, 2, 3 And Final Exam
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Which type of digestive enzymes break
... [Show More] down fats?
Proteins? Carbohydrates? - ANSWER-Lipase- fats
Pepsin- protein
Amylase- carbs
What is the function of bicarbonate in our
gastrointestinal tract? - ANSWER-neutralizes
stomach acid upon arrival to intestine
What stimulates gastrin release? - ANSWERstomach peptides/amino acids
vagal input
calcium
Which hormone is most important for glucose
uptake by body cells? - ANSWER-insulin
Which organ is the main site of digestion and
absorption? - ANSWER-small intestine
Which type of digestive enzymes break down fats?
Proteins? Carbohydrates? - ANSWER-Lipase- fats
Pepsin- protein
Amylase- carbs
What is the function of bicarbonate in our
gastrointestinal tract? - ANSWER-neutralizes
stomach acid upon arrival to intestine
What stimulates gastrin release? - ANSWERstomach peptides/amino acids
vagal input
calcium
Which hormone is most important for glucose
uptake by body cells? - ANSWER-insulin
When ketones are made in the liver, it spares
oxaloacetate, allowing it to form what via
gluconeogenesis? - ANSWER-Glucose
What are DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes)? -
ANSWER-Show the amount of nutrients needed
every day based on the the types of nutrient, the
gender, and age of the person
What is an essential nutrient? - ANSWER-A nutrient
that must be consumed in the diet (Carbs, Protein,
Lipids)
Is alcohol a nutrient? - ANSWER-It is not a nutrient,
but it does contain kilocalories.
What does it mean when foods are fortified? -
ANSWER-A food that has extra nutrients added to it
or has nutrients added that are not normally there.
What is flour enrichment? - ANSWER-Flour
enrichment is the addition of nutrients to white
flour that are removed during milling. When wheat
is milled, bran and germ from the wheat kernel are
removed and the endosperm is processed into
white flour, striping all dietary fiber, minerals, and
vitamins.
Where phytochemicals and zoochemicals are found
in our diet? - ANSWER-Phytochemicals are a group
of nutritive components found in herbs, fruits,
vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and spices.
Zoochemicals are natural chemicals found in
animal-based foods. A couple of examples are
omega-3 fatty acid, obtained from eating fatty fish,
and conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, found in beef
and dairy products.
Which nutrients are considered macronutrients? -
ANSWER-Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins.
Nutrients the body needs in large amounts, because
they provide the body with energy.
The energy-yielding nutrients include: - ANSWERcarbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Are minerals organic molecules? - ANSWER-NO,
they are inorganic
Define malnutrition - ANSWER-Any condition
caused by excess or deficient food energy or
nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients
How many kcal/gram do protein, fat, carbohydrate,
and alcohol each provide? - ANSWER-4 calories per
gram of carbohydrate, 4 calories per gram of
protein, 9 calories per gram of fat, and 7 calories
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