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T F we need to consume less starchy foods because carbohydrates are fattening.
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false
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T F Chicken, beef, pork, and fish contain carbs?
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false
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What organic compound is derived from proteins but not carbs or fat?
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nitrogen
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What food group does not supply protein in significant amounts?
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Fruit
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there are ___ amino acids
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9
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One benefit from being a vegetarian is_______
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lower blood sugar and healthier weight
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In the nutrition view…. To get bigger muscles you need to?
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Eat healthy and at the correct time intervals
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What energy yielding nutrient can maintain a steady blood glucose level and supply the brain with glucose if needed to.
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protein
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T F Highly acidic foods when eaten decrease the stomachs Ph (make it more acidic)
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False
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10. Fructose + Glucose=?
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Sucrose aka Table sugar
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What are the 3 disaccharides?
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sucrose, maltose, and lactose
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Where is starch mostly digested?
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Mouth
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Where are EPA & DHA found?
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Fish oils
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Triglycerides make up ___% of lipids in the human body.
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95%
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T F Vitamin C is mainly found in Fatty foods.
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False
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T F High LDL is bad.
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True want high HDL
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Amino Acids that are absorbed by the body most efficiently come from?
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Animal Proteins
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What group of individuals need more protein than others?
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Athletes
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T F Bread made with whole grain flour is labeled as brown bread.
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False
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T F Artificial sweeteners cause health problems.
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False
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Long chains of sugar units are known as?
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Complex carbohydrates
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What energy yielding nutrient is preferred by most body parts
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Carbohydrates
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Which of the following does the body use most?
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Glucose!
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When you combine 3 fatty acids and glycerol you get ______
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triglycerides
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Body size affects the DRI intakes of what nutrient.
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Protein
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26. The excretion of more Nitrogen than intake results in ___ ___ ___ and is common in ___
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negative nitrogen balance and surgery patients
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What type of bond is formed between the amine group and an acid group of another amino acid?
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peptide
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What is one way of preventing type 2 diabetes?
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healthy, exercise, and weight control
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What is one of the functions of fat in the human body?
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Temperature regulation, protects internal organ, provides material for formation of cell membranes
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What is the amount of grams of carbs one needs to prevent the body from using protein as a replacement?
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130g
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31. What organ is responsible for blood glucose levels?
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pancreas
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To increase the amount of Omega 3 fatty acids in your body best
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eat fish
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What is the best way to lose fat & maintain a healthy weight?
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Calorie control
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T F carbohydrate is fattening & should be avoided
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False
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Whole grain products include _____
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cracked wheat
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T F moderate use of artificial sweeteners pose no health threats
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True
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The following animal products contain carbs:
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milk and dairy products
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The mono saccharides include ____
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galactose, fructose, and glucose
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complex carbs include ______
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fiber, glycogen and starch
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The first nutrient priority is ____
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water
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digestion of _____ begins in the mouth
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carbohydrates
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Most of the lipids in foods & in the human body are _______
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Triglycerides
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Desirable blood lipid values include ___
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high HDL
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T F cholesterol is an essential nutrient
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false body makes it
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The sequence of amino acids that make up a protein are specified by _______
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heredity
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The DRI for protein depends on ____
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body size
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T F sugars are complex carbohydrates
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false
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The dicaccharide in milk is ____
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lactose
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the storage form of carbohydrates in a plant is _____
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starch
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the storage form of carbohydrates in an animal is _____
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glycogen
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Polysaccharides include____
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starch & glycogen
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most of the nutrients in a grain of wheat are in the ____
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bran
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Characteristics of type 2 diabetes include ______
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insulin non responsive, obese, and occurs mostly in adulthood
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T F hypoglycemia means low blood sugar
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true
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examples of lipo proteins include ______
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HDL and LDL
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