Nutrition Review

Nutrition Review • Select a topic to complete a short review. True or False Multiple Choice QUIT

Dieting have been linked to increased risk of osteoporosis in young girls. True False

Biuret test is used to confirm presence of starches True False

Ascorbic acid is another name for Vitamin C. True False

A person’s BMR calculation takes into account the level of activities that the person performs through the day. True False

One study shows that after attempting dieting some adolescences experience decline in their self-esteem and perception. True False

Homo milk (3.25% fat content) will contain more calcium than skim milk (1% fat content) True False

Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. True False

99% of calcium in our body is found in our bones and teeth. True False

When testing for simple carbohydrates using Benedict’s solution we add a few drops to the sample at room temperature. True False

Involuntary muscles lined the esophagus and their movement is called peristalsis. True False

Vitamin D is essential to enable the body to utilize calcium properly. True False

Salmon and sardines canned with their soft bones are good sources of dietary calcium. True False

Food additives are chemicals that are added to help preserve, colour or flavour our food. True False

The ring of muscles that allows food from esophagus to enter the stomach is called cardiac sphincter. True False

Food coming from the stomach and going to the duodenum is quite acidic. To protect the duodenum pancreas will secrete sodium bicarbonate to raise the pH in duodenum. True False

With regards to food additives, ADI stands for the amount of additives that can be taken without causing adverse effects. True False

Partially digested food travels through the pancreas and further digested by pancreatic enzymes True False

To calculate BMR of an individual, we only need their age, height and weight. True False

According to Canada’s Food Guide Servings recommendations, female teens (14 – 18 yrs old) need to intake 3 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. True False

Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down lipids and is produced by pancreas. True False

To calculate Total Daily Energy Requirement (TDEE), you will need to know the BMR value and the activity level of the individual. True False

BMI calculation takes into account whether someone’s weight is mostly due to muscle mass or body fat. True False

Insufficient daily intake of Vitamin A can lead to increased susceptibility to infections. True False

Once digestion of protein is completed, amino acids will be available for our body’s needs. True False

Consumption of trans fat must be limited as trans fat increase HDL level and decrease LDL level in blood. True False

Scurvy is a disease due to deficiency in vitamin C with symptoms ranging from bleeding gums to dry, scaly skin. True False

Canada’s Food Guide recommends limiting one’s intake of butter, hard margarine, lard and shortening. True False

Gallbladder is the storage place for bile – which is produced by the liver. True False

Bulimia is a disorder where an individual will consume very little food throughout the day resulting in extremely low body weight. True False

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Which of the following is the recommended use of % DV information? • Choose foods that have 15% or more of sodium. • Choose foods that have 5% or less of fibre, minerals and vitamins. • Choose foods that have 5% or less of sodium, saturated fats and trans fat. • All of the above are incorrect.

Which vitamins are produced by your own body? • Vitamin C and D • Vitamin B and K • Vitamin C and A • Vitamin D and K

The correct pathway of food as it goes through our digestive system is: • Mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus • Mouth, esophagus, colon, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus. • Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus. • Mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus.

The purpose of large intestine in digestion is: • Absorption of water B. Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients • Mechanical and chemical digestion of food • All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four stages of digestion: • Ingestion • Absorption • Egestion • Adhesion

Which of the following is NOT part of the 6 elements that living things are mostly composed of? • Potassium B. Phosphorus • Nitrogen • Carbon

Which of the following is NOT a type of fats? • Phospholipids • Triglycerides • Sterols • Glucose

Which of the following individual will have a BMR of 1,268 calories/day? • A 20 year old male with height of 160 cm and weight of 72 kg • A 30 year old female with height of 152 cm and weight of 50 kg • A 50 year old male with height of 155 cm and weight of 67 kg • A 19 year old female with height of 170 cm and weight of 90 kg

Osteoporosis is: • A deficiency in calcium, leading to weak and brittle bones in the elderly. • A deficiency in sodium resulting in weakness and headaches. • A deficiency in iron leading to weakness and pale skin. • A deficiency in Vitamin A.

A 23 year old male marathon runner has a height of 72 inches and weighs 200 lbs. His BMR will be: • 1,787 calories/day • 2,069 calories/day • 2,225 calories/day D. 1,890 calories/day

Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides are different types of: • Minerals • Proteins • Carbohydrates • Lipids

A breakfast composed of two slices of toasts, a ½ cup of orange juice and 2 sunny-side-up eggs are equal to the following: • 2 servings of grains, 1 serving of fruits & vegetables and 1 serving of meat & alternatives B. 3 servings of grains, 2 servings of fruits & vegetables and 2 servings of meat & alternatives • 2 servings of grains, 3 servings of fruits & vegetables and 1 serving of meat & alternatives. D. 2 servings of grains, 2 servings of fruits & vegetables and 2 servings of meat & alternatives

The function of villi which lines the small intestine is to: • Lubricate the small intestine with mucus lining • Increase the length of the small intestine • Direct movement of food down along the small intestine • Increase surface area which then increase absorption of nutrients.

Mixture of partially digested food, water and gastric juices in the stomach is called: • Chyme B. Bolus • Epiglottis • Villi

Which of the following is NOT an example of minerals that we need in our diet? • Calcium • Glucose • Potassium D. Zinc

In response to eating a large meal, your digestive system will: • Go through longer contractions to delay emptying of the stomach • Go through stronger contractions to speed up emptying of the stomach • Slow down digestion D. Perform digestion normally

The end product of digestion of proteins are: • Glycerols • Disaccharides • Glucose • Amino acids

Chyme from the stomach will exit through pyloric sphincter and enters the first part of the small intestine called: • Jejunum • Duodenum • Ileum D. Colon

Chemical digestion in the mouth is performed by: • Gastric juices, which contain hydrochloric acid • Saliva, which contains the enzyme amylase • Incisors, molars and canines D. Lipase, which breaks down fats

Nutrition Review