WorksheetsFinal Exam Review Guide
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
The single sugar that circulates in the bloodstream is known as:
A monosaccharide
A carbohydrate
Fiber
A disaccharide
Total fiber is the sum of ____ and ____.
functional fiber and added sugar
dietary fiber and functional fiber
starch and functional fiber
glycogen and dietary fiber
______ is the hormone that helps the body lower blood glucose levels.
glucose
testosterone
metabolism
insulin
Due to lactose intolerance, Scott does not drink milk. Which vitamin is he most likely to be deficient in?
calcium
carbohydrates
vitamin C
volate
Which of the following is the name for the sugar found in fruits?
stach
glucose
sucrose
fructose
The nutrient that provides the body's main source of energy is ______.
carbohydrates
fat
protein
water
Which sugar structure is made up of many sugar units, meaning more than three?
monosaccharides
sucrose
polysaccharides
fructose
What happens to a person's blood sugar level after eating?
it rises
it falls
it is not affected
it rises or falls depending on your age
All monosaccharides and disaccharides are collectively known as:
fibers
starches
fats
sugars
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
make important compounds
provide energy
provide bulk in the diet
assist in the breakdown of fats
The process for increasing the shelf life of a product is known as:
emulsifier
hydrogenation
rancid
extraction
A blood lipid profile measures all of the following except:
amount of cholesterol
HDL
LDL
blood alcohol level
Which of the following types of fatty acid contains at least two double compounds?
monounsaturated fatty acid
diunsaturated fatty acid
polyunsaturated fatty acid
saturated fatty acid
What is the recommended limit for cholesterol in the diet?
200 mg
300 mg
320 mg
250 mg
A fat structure with no double bonds is known as:
monounsaturated fatty acid
saturated fatty acid
cholesterol
triglycerides
A substance, such as a phospholipid, that can mix with water and fat is known as:
fatty acid
emulsifier
compound
lipoprotein
Which of the following is a factor of your health you CAN control?
family history
biological sex
age
stress levels
Who is at an increased risk for coronary heart disease?
someone with low blood pressure
someone with a healthy family history
someone who is a nonsmoker
someone who works a high stress job
Which of the following is a factor of your health you CANNOT control?
family history
exercise
blood pressure
diet
What is the name for a term used to describe a group of compounds that includes fats, oils, and cholesterol?
lipids
fat
lecithin
fatty acid
What makes the chemical structure of protein different from that of carbohydrates and fat?
the presence of oxygen
the absence of nitrogen
the combination and order of the molecules
the presence of nitrogen
Which type of amino acids can our body make?
dispensable
synthesize
nitrogen
indispensable
Which of the following pairs would make a complete protein?
milk and cookies
rice and beans
steak and baked potatoes
shrimp and grits
Which age group needs more daily calories from protein?
children
adults
teenagers
babies
An individual who is making new body tissue because they are healthy is in:
negative nitrogen balance
kwashiorkor
protein malnutrition
positive nitrogen balance
Which of the following is an example of animal protein?
lettuce
hummus
eggs
almond milk
An athlete should get most of their energy from:
carbohydrates
protein
fat
water
Since many high protein foods are also high fat foods, the result of a high protein diet may lead to:
calcium loss
body fat
kidney problems
all of the options are possible
Which factor can impact your requirement for protein?
age
type of workout
energy from carbohydrates
all of the options can make an impact
What role does stomach acid play in digestion?
no role
breaks down food into smaller pieces
builds more complete structures
causes diarrhea
Which type of vitamins are stored in the bloodstream?
fat-soluble
water-soluble
macrominerals
microminerals
__________ are either water-soluble or fat-soluble.
vitamins
minerals
microminerals
macrominerals
Which type of vitamins are stored in fat?
water-soluble
fat-soluble
macrominerals
microminerals
Minerals required in amounts less than 100 mg per day are _____.
fat-soluble
water-soluble
macrominerals
microminerals
Minerals required in amounts more than 100 mg per day are _____.
fat-soluble
water-soluble
macrominerals
microminerals
_______ are inorganic elements needed in small amounts to perform various functions in the body.
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
fats
____ contains water to help lubricate food as you swallow it.
perspiration
sweat
blood
saliva
Which part of the body is around 75% water?
fat
muscle
bones
blood
What helps lubricate the eyes?
tears
blood
sweat
fat
A person who has an abnormal loss of body fluid may be suffering from:
dehydration
starvation
malnutrition
acid-base balance
The first step in digestion is known as:
chemical breakdown
mastication
defecation
propulsion
The esophagus is connected to the:
stomach
large intestine
anus
rectum
What is the correct term for solid wastes that result from digestion?
ulcer
chyme
bile
feces
What is the main function of the large intestine?
chemical breakdown of food
neturalize food acids
reabsorb water
make compounds
How can eating too quickly affect your digestion and absorption?
it can cause food to become solid too quickly
can disrupt normal digestion
chemical reactions can happen causing indigestion
can disrupt digestion AND cause indigestion
What part of the digestive system prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing?
esophagus
tongue
epiglottis
liver
Small crystals that form from bile in the gallbladder are known as:
ulcers
Diverticulosis
chyme
gallstones
Another word for chewing is:
mastication
churning
swallowing
chyme
When hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and mucus mix together in your stomach, they are referred to as:
peristalsis
gastric juices
bile
chyme
Good food odors and the thought of food trigger the secretion of:
peristalsis
sweat
saliva
chyme
The small intestine has three parts. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
beulbum
The gastric enzymes that begins to digest protein is known as:
saliva
pepsin
feces
peristalsis
Another name for the large intestine is:
colon
small intestine
stomach
rectum
The liver produces a digestive juice called _____ which aids in the digestion of fats.
bile
enzymes
chyme
villi
Tiny fingerlike projections that give the lining of the small intestine a velvet-like texture are:
enzymes
gallstones
villi
ulcers
