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A review of nutrition and esthetics
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1
What term refers to carbohydrates that contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules?
disaccharides
polysaccharides
mucopolysaccharides
monosaccharides
2
What does inositol aid?
hair growth
formation of fatty acids
red blood cell formation
blood circulation
3
The most important carbohydrate is
sucrose
fructose
glucose
lactose
4
What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, promotes wound healing
iron
chromium
zinc
iodine
5
What foods are a good source of copper?
iodized table salt and shellfish
egg yolks and legumes
corn oil and yeast
almonds and seafood
6
Niacin is also called
folic acid
cobalamine
B complex
B12
7
What are examples of water soluble vitamins?
B, C
C, L, O
B, K, E
A, K, D
8
Fruit sugar is a naturally occuring
trisaccharide
polysaccharide
disaccharide
monosaccharide
9
Between the fibers of the dermis, there is water-binding substance called
peroxidase
glycosaminoglycan
water-loving enzyme
hyaluronidase
10
What do proteins contain?
all amino acids
nearly all amino acids
no amino acids
1/2 of all amino acids
11
What is the USDA MyPlate
A funny picture
a daily diet structure
a chart for caloric intake
a recommended guideline for food in groups for daily intake
12
Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly found in various types of
fish
vegetables
grains
beef
13
HDLs are
low-density lipoproteins
same as MDLs
excess calories
high-density lipoproteins
14
A deficiency in Inositol (no RDA) may indicate a(n)
elevated protein level
elevated cholesterol level
low cholesterol level
low protein level
15
Potassium does what?
balances activity in the feet
none of the above
balances fluid/ controls activity in heart muscle, kidneys
makes bananas yellow
16
This macronutrient is responsible for the production of materials in the sebaceous glands:
folic acid
linoleic acid
carbohydrates
fats
17
What are two types of fibers?
starch and non-starch
Gross and yummy
simple and complex
soluble and insoluble
18
How many naturally occurring amino acids are there?
Lots
20
More than 100
99
19
Which answer is another name for starches?
complex carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates
vegetables
meat
20
Refers to vitamin-containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin in the body?
minerals
fortifiers
precursors
betas
21
How many of the 20 common amino acids can be synthesized by the body
9
0
11
18
22
_______ include grains and certain legumes
high-fiber foods
complete proteins
proteins
low-fiber foods
23
Complementary foods consist of
two complete proteins that make a "super protein"
two incomplete proteins that make a complete protein
a complete protein and an unsaturated fat
an incomplete protein and a complete protein
24
What is important for proper bone and tooth formation?
fluoride
selenium
vitamin K
vitamin C
25
What is NOT a potential consequence of a Vitamin E deficiency?
impotency
heart disease
rickets
muscular atrophy
26
_____ is/are related to the building of tissues and other bodily functions.
Protein
The environment
Carbohydrates
Nutrition
27
B Vitamins function as
assists in Metabolism
all of the above
is water soluble
facilitates enzymatic reactions
28
In which type of food would you generally find linoleic acid?
salmon
all of the above
corn oil
beef
29
Which of the following substances are necessary for the growth & development of the human body?
macronutrients
keratin
lipids
ceramides
30
Each person's nutritional needs depend on....
all of the above
age and sex
body types
weight and physical activity
