POST BIO150 final exam

Question

QUESTION 1

Match the nutrient with the food source. (Note: there is more than one correct answer)

                       

 

Protein



Lactose



Fructose



Fiber



Saturated fatty acid



Unsaturated fatty acid



trans fatty acid



Omega-3 fatty acid



Cholesterol



Vitamin A



A.

smoked salmon

B.

steak

C.

multi-grain bread roll

D.

carrots

E.

margarine

F.

olive oil

G.

whole milk

H.

peanuts

I.

strawberries

10 points

QUESTION 2

To make the meal below a vegetarian meal you would need to leave out the _____?

steak with side of pasta with lentils, peas, carrots and melted butter

4 points

QUESTION 3

The meal below could be a problem for people with common food allergies or intestinal disorders. Identify TWO food items and their respective food allergy/intestinal disorder.

Grilled chicken and pasta with lentils, peas, a glass of milk, and yogurt with peanuts and strawberries.

(extra credit for identifying more than two food items that can trigger allergies/intestinal disorders)

10 points

QUESTION 4

Protein digestion begins in the ___

Mouth

Esophagus

Stomach

Small Intestine

Large intestine

5 points

QUESTION 5

Registered dietitians strongly recommended that most athletes consume protein supplements.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 6

Saturated fatty acids are ___ healthy than unsaturated fatty acids

more

Less

4 points

QUESTION 7

You have discovered that your LDL level is 200 mg /dL and your HDL is 40 mg /dL. What should you do to become more healthy?

Lower your LDL and HDL

Lower your LDL and raise your HDL

Raise your LDL and lower your HDL

Raise your LD and raise your HDL

Nothing. This is a healthy cholesterol level

5 points

QUESTION 8

_____ is an example of a fat soluble vitamin.

4 points

QUESTION 9

Boiling vegetables reduces their vitamin content.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 10

Some vitamins can be destroyed by exposure to heat, light, or air.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 11

Match the vitamin to the respective deficiency disorder.



Vitamin A



Vitamin D



Vitamin K

Thiamin



Niacin



Vitamin B-12



Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)



A.

Scurvy

B.

Pernicious anemia

C.

Night blindness

D.

Beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

E.

Excessive Bleeding

F.

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults

G.

Pellagra

14 points

 

QUESTION 12

Match the mineral on the left to the description on the right.



Calcium (Ca)



Sodium (Na)



Potassium (K)



Iron (Fe)



A.

Deficiency can lead to irregular heartbeats and muscle cramps

B.

Structural component of bones and teeth

C.

Deficiency can lead to fatigue and low hemoglobin levels.

D.

Excessive amounts can contribute to hypertension

 

8 points

 

QUESTION 13

Which organ plays a key role in water conservation?

Liver

Small Intestine

Kidneys

Pancreas

5 points

QUESTION 14

Drinking too much water can also be unhealthy, resulting in coma or even death in extreme cases.

True

False

4 points 

QUESTION 15

Briefly, describe one method for estimating a person's amount of body fat.

5 points

QUESTION 16

Harry and Ron both weigh 140 lb, but Ron is shorter than Harry. Thus, Ron would have _____ BMI.

a higher

a lower

the same

5 points

QUESTION 17

Brown fat cells are specialized to

store glycogen

metabolize fat to generate heat

store fat.

metabolize amino acids.

5 points

QUESTION 18

Christina is a 21-year-old woman. Her percentage of body fat is 25%, which is considered ___.

too low

healthy

too high

4 points

QUESTION 19

Jason consumes 4,000 kcal/day and burns 2,000 kcal/day. Jason thus would have a ____ energy balance.

positive

neutral

negative

5 points

QUESTION 20

Name one health problem that is associated with overweight and obesity._____.

5 points

QUESTION 21

Which of the following is the hormone that is secreted by the stomach and increases hunger?

Trypsin

Ghrelin

Insulin

antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

5 points

QUESTION 22

Skipping breakfast can lower your metabolic rate.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 23

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Strength training

Lap swimming

Playing golf

Gardening

5 points

QUESTION 24

Regular exercise does not help with weight loss, because you just end up eating more.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 25

All weight supplements advertised on TV are safe and effective.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 26

Greg is a 20 yrs old male. What should be his target heart rate for a moderate-intensity workout?

60 bpm

100 bpm

160 bpm

220 bpm

5 points

QUESTION 27

What molecule is the main energy source for all cells?

Lactic acid

ATP

Triglycerides

DNA

5 points 

QUESTION 28

Which nutrient should you eat after completing an intense workout to restore your stores of glycogen?

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

5 points

QUESTION 29

Proteins are normally the primary energy source during vigorous exercise.

True

False

4 points 

QUESTION 30

_____ is a common symptom of food-poisoning.

5 points

QUESTION 31

Drinking water from a lake can most likely expose you to which food-borne pathogen?

E. Coli

Rotavirus

Giardia

C. botulinum

5 points

QUESTION 32

The FDA permits food to contain small amounts of insect parts, because contamination is difficulty to completely avoid.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 33

You want to stock your home for a possible emergency situation. Would 1 gallon of water be sufficient to keep one person fully hydrated for 4 days? 

Yes

No

4 points

QUESTION 34

Nutritional deficiencies are most likely to affect human development during the ___ trimester.

first

second

third

fourth

5 points

QUESTION 35

______ is a possible side effect of the early pregnancy (first trimester). (There are several potential correct answers, please name only one.)

5 points 

QUESTION 36

Rapid, excessive weight gain after the fifth month of pregnancy could be a sign of _______.

Spina Bifida

Celiac disease

Low blood pressure

Preeclampsia

5 points

QUESTION 37

What are the TWO advantages of breastfeeding over formula milk?

10 points

QUESTION 38

____ is a common sign of a food allergy in infants

5 points

QUESTION 39

Which of the following is safe feed to a 2 month old infant?

Chicken nuggets

Soda (Pop)

Honey

All of the above

None of the above

5 points 

QUESTION 40

What is one possible problem with drinking caffeinated beverages while excersing?

Field of study: 
Biology
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