Nutrition

According to the NLEA, which of the following food components is NOT associated w/ risk or prevention of certain types of cancer: A.dietary fat, B.fruits & vegetables, C.dietary sat fat/cholesterol, or D.none of the above?

C. dietary saturated fat and cholesterol

Which of the following is considered the strongest muscle in the human body? A. Biceps brachii B. Triceps brachii C. Gluteus maximus D. Rectus abdominis

C. Gluteus maximus

Insulin resistance, which happens as part of a normal healthy pregnancy, is an example of which biological concept? A. Homeopathy B. Homeostasis C. Homeorhesis D. Heterogeneity

C. Homeorhesis

Meat is considered a complete protein because it: A.lacks the essential amino acids, B.tastes good, C.supplies all of the essential amino acids, or D.provides iron in the diet

C. meat supplies all of the essential amino acids

Which of the following food has a highest amount of zinc per gram: a. ground beef, b. chickpeas, c. oysters, d. milk?

c. oysters

Which of the following is the most thermally labile vitamin: A.vitamin K, B.Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), C.Vitamin C, or D.Vitamin A?

C.Vitamin C

Which of the following would be best for an athlete to eat before a race? a) A cheese sandwich b) A high protein bar c) A high carbohydrate bar d) A hamburger

c) A high carbohydrate bar

Which mineral enhances insulin activity? A. zinc b. iodine c. chromium d. manganese

Chromium

How many different vitamins are there? A.20, B.25, C.17, or D.13

D. 13

There are how many essential minerals in human nutrition: A.12, B.30, C.50, or D.16?

D. 16

Identify one function of Vitamin D: A.prevents scurvy, B.acts as an antioxidant, C.necessary for glucose metabolism, or D.aids in the absorption of calcium

D. aids in the absorption of calcium

Which B Vitamins are found in meat? A.B18, B.B10, C.B28, or D.B12

D. B 12 is found in meat

Hitting the wall is a term runner sometimes uses to describe A. dehydration, B. competition, C. indigestion, D glucose depletion

D. Glucose depletion

Why is iron from meat so important? A.provides necessary nutrients, B.recommended by National Academy of Sciences, C.enhances taste of meat, or D.best source of iron in the form of heme iron

D. iron from meat is the best source of iron in the form of heme iron

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of A.glucose, B.ATP, C.amino acids, or D.triglycerides?

D. triglycerides

Which of the following foods are considered a source of complete protein? A. chicken B. soybean C. yogurt D. A & C E. all of the above

E

Lacto ovo vegetarians avoid which of the following groups of foods: a) Eggs, milk, and red meat b) Fish, poultry, meat, and eggs c) Fish, poultry, and red meat d) Eggs and milk

Fish, poultry, and red meat

Among US and Canadian children, what is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency? a. iron b. folate c. protein d. vitD

Iron

What amino acid requires cats to be obligate carnivores? Cysteine, tryptophan, taurine, alanine

Taurine

Within 3%, what percentage of world population has lactose intolerance according to NIH?

0.0068