Nutrition Chapter 1- 4

Which nutrient is necessary for tissue formation, cell repair, and hormone and enzyme production?

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Vitamins

How many kilocalories does one gram of carbohydrates yield?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

What percent of your total body weight is water?

• 50%

• 80%

• 40%

• 60%

Which statements are true of the "rule of threes"? Select all that apply

• A person can survive 3 weeks without water

• A person can survive more than 3 minutes without oxygen

• A person can survive 3 weeks without food

• A person can survive 3 days without water

• A person can survive up to 3 minutes without oxygen

What is the name of a deficiency in niacin, causes what disease ?

• Beri-beri

• Scurvy

• Pellagra

• Anemia

Which is among the 4 D's that are symptoms of pellagra? Select all that apply

• Dizziness

• Dementia

• Diarrhea

• Dehydration

• Dermatitis

Which fat-soluble vitamin has antioxidant properties and protects cell membrane?

• A

• D

• E

• K

Which three variables are the measurement of a person's social standing? Select all that apply

• Income

• Location of home

• Occupation

• Age

• Education

What is the name of the contraction producing waves by smooth muscle tissue that propels food down the tract?

• Peristalsis

• Ingestion

• Absorption

• Chyme

Which statements are true of celiac disease? Select all that apply

• Celiac is diagnosed by a blood test and biopsy of the small intestine

• Caused by an abnormal reaction to glucose

• Celiac is an autoimmune disease

• It causes malabsorption of nutrients

• Mostly common among African Americans