Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences

Which of the following reactions is an example of an anabolic reaction?

Which of the following reactions is an example of an anabolic reaction?

Which of the following reactions is an example of an anabolic reaction?

a) pyruvate synthesis from glucose
b) acetyl CoA synthesis from cholesterol
c) glycogen synthesis by the liver
d) carbon dioxide synthesis from citric acid

Chemchem   88   1 Reply

Famwam

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

a) glucose
b) pyruvate
c) a calorie
d) ATP

Jonn   114   1 Reply

asjstr

A characteristic of catabolic reactions is that they

A characteristic of catabolic reactions is that they

A characteristic of catabolic reactions is that they

a) involve the release of energy.
b) occur only in the mitochondria.
c) involve consumption of energy.
d) occur only during loss of body weight.

SimShady   92   1 Reply

mbowdish

All of the following are characteristics of free radicals in the body EXCEPT

All of the following are characteristics of free radicals in the body EXCEPT

All of the following are characteristics of free radicals in the body EXCEPT

a) they have one or more unpaired electrons.
b) they can be atoms or molecules.
c) they protect the body from cellular damage.
d) they are unstable and reactive.

Bahar18   98   1 Reply

PiMaster314

Which of the following is true regarding vitamin C restoring the activity of vitamin E?

Which of the following is true regarding vitamin C restoring the activity of vitamin E?

Which of the following is true regarding vitamin C restoring the activity of vitamin E?

a) Vitamin C is reduced.
b) Vitamin C is the oxidizing agent.
c) Vitamin C is the reducing agent.
d) None of the statements are true.

Jamesgrams   91   1 Reply

violin13

How do antioxidants decrease the effect of free radicals in the body?

How do antioxidants decrease the effect of free radicals in the body?

How do antioxidants decrease the effect of free radicals in the body?

a) They accept an electron.
b) They donate an electron.
c) They steal an electron.
d) They release ATP to neutralize the free radical.

angel1126   90   1 Reply

fattykay92

Reactions that transfer elections are called

Reactions that transfer elections are called

Reactions that transfer elections are called

a) oxidation-reduction.
b) antioxidant-reduction.
c) catabolic.
d) anabolic.

Hobyz   87   1 Reply

jaspinder kaur

In chemical reactions, atoms exchange bonding partners.

In chemical reactions, atoms exchange bonding partners.

In chemical reactions, atoms exchange bonding partners.

True or False?

shaindel   85   1 Reply

jacksonfive09

Hydrochloric acid denaturing proteins in your stomach after you have eaten is an example of a(n)

Hydrochloric acid denaturing proteins in your stomach after you have eaten is an example of a(n)

Hydrochloric acid denaturing proteins in your stomach after you have eaten is an example of a(n)

a) chemical reaction.
b) condensation reaction.
c) oxidation-reduction reaction.
d) dehydration reaction.

jcortese151   99   1 Reply

violin13

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT

a) glycogen is a polymer of glucose.
b) fatty acids are polymers of triglycerides.
c) proteins are polymers of amino acids.
d) DNA is a polymer of nucleotides.

itsme   87   1 Reply

mbowdish

Which of the following correctly describes ions?

Which of the following correctly describes ions?

Which of the following correctly describes ions?

a) They are the smallest unit of an element.
b) They can have a positive or negative charge.
c) They have a negative charge.
d) They have an unequal number of neutrons.

Bahar18   74   1 Reply

Dymondmonae

Which of the following is an inorganic molecule?

Which of the following is an inorganic molecule?

Which of the following is an inorganic molecule?

a) vitamins
b) minerals
c) starch
d) fatty acids

billm9774   79   1 Reply

dskmvld

Organic molecules contain carbon bonded to

Organic molecules contain carbon bonded to

Organic molecules contain carbon bonded to

a) calcium.
b) hydrogen.
c) oxygen.
d) nitrogen.

bobsthename   62   1 Reply

achalmers

Eating four strips of bacon or one hot dog every day increases risk for _____ cancer by 18%.

Eating four strips of bacon or one hot dog every day increases risk for _____ cancer by 18%.

Eating four strips of bacon or one hot dog every day increases risk for _____ cancer by 18%.

a) breast
b) colon
c) pancreatic
d) esophageal

Jamesgrams   57   1 Reply

violin13

Which of the following breakfast choices fits within the DASH diet recommendations best?

Which of the following breakfast choices fits within the DASH diet recommendations best?

Which of the following breakfast choices fits within the DASH diet recommendations best?

a)  low-fat yogurt topped with blueberries and chopped walnuts
b) an omelet made with lean ham and cheese
c) a nonfat latte and a bran muffin
d) turkey ba

neah6   53   1 Reply

temp321

The incidence of heart disease is low in populations consuming _________.

The incidence of heart disease is low in populations consuming _________.

The incidence of heart disease is low in populations consuming _________.

a) the DASH eating plan
b) a diet based on the USDA food patterns
c) a Mediterranean eating pattern
d) low-carbohydrate diet

CerebralDatabank   58   1 Reply

anhsu

Maria has a BMI of 29, and Wanda has a BMI of 24. Both girls are 5 6 tall and 22 years old. Based on ...

Maria has a BMI of 29, and Wanda has a BMI of 24. Both girls are 5 6 tall and 22 years old. Based on ...

Maria has a BMI of 29, and Wanda has a BMI of 24. Both girls are 5 6 tall and 22 years old. Based on what you know about body weight, which girl has a lower osteoporosis risk?

a) Maria because greater body weight stimulates bones to become denser

kristallqiu99   83   1 Reply

D-john

All of the following are reasons why women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis than men EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons why women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis than men EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons why women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis than men EXCEPT

a) men achieve a higher peak bone mass.
b) women experience accelerated bone loss around menopause.
c) higher estrogen levels around menopause af

july   73   1 Reply

ujesssss

There is insufficient evidence to recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent ...

There is insufficient evidence to recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent ...

There is insufficient evidence to recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent osteoporosis in healthy men and women.

True or False?

Dorthy   62   1 Reply

violin13

High protein intakes are generally not associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis because diets ...

High protein intakes are generally not associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis because diets ...

High protein intakes are generally not associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis because diets higher in protein are typically higher in calcium and may enhance calcium absorption.

True or False?

jcp_03   85   1 Reply

Tneary

Symptoms of osteoporosis do not typically appear until the fifth or sixth decade of life which is ...

Symptoms of osteoporosis do not typically appear until the fifth or sixth decade of life which is ...

Symptoms of osteoporosis do not typically appear until the fifth or sixth decade of life which is also when peak bone mass is attained.

True or False?

sauceboii   72   1 Reply

Ingy_

Which of the following foods are good sources of phytochemicals associated with lowering risk of ...

Which of the following foods are good sources of phytochemicals associated with lowering risk of ...

Which of the following foods are good sources of phytochemicals associated with lowering risk of cancer development?

a) almond milk, rice, salmon
b) onions, blueberries, cauliflower
c) broccoli, yogurt, rice
d) salmon, garlic, skim milk

SmartyPig   62   1 Reply

Famwam

Which of the following is correct about the role that dietary fiber plays in lowering colon cancer risk?

Which of the following is correct about the role that dietary fiber plays in lowering colon cancer risk?

Which of the following is correct about the role that dietary fiber plays in lowering colon cancer risk?

a) Fiber increases fecal bulk and slows transit time.
b) Fiber is thought to minimize short-chain fatty acid production made by microbiota.

shadowtest826   76   1 Reply

jmoney5

All of the following are dietary patterns that increase cancer risk EXCEPT

All of the following are dietary patterns that increase cancer risk EXCEPT

All of the following are dietary patterns that increase cancer risk EXCEPT

a) a diet high in alcohol.
b) a diet high in non-organic produce.
c) a diet high in bacon and hot dogs.
d) a diet high in butter and fats from animals.

Bula 28   71   1 Reply

Yessi15

Compounds known as ______ may act as tumor promoters or tumor initiators by causing ______ in normal ...

Compounds known as ______ may act as tumor promoters or tumor initiators by causing ______ in normal ...

Compounds known as ______ may act as tumor promoters or tumor initiators by causing ______ in normal body cells.

a) tumors, carcinogens
b) carcinogens, mutations
c) malignancy, mutations
d) carcinogens, tumors

aaschwartz33   72   1 Reply

asdoooeoe

Which of the following is a correct statement about the DASH diet?

Which of the following is a correct statement about the DASH diet?

Which of the following is a correct statement about the DASH diet?

a) The DASH diet is comparable in sodium to the typical American diet.
b) The DASH diet does not lower blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure unless sodium i

Jennacarson123   68   1 Reply

Frost

The majority of hypertension cases have no obvious external cause which is known as

The majority of hypertension cases have no obvious external cause which is known as

The majority of hypertension cases have no obvious external cause which is known as

a) essential hypertension.
b) hypertension stage 1.
c) hypertension stage 2.
d) secondary hypertension.

avbatb   55   1 Reply

D-john

To meet recommendations for a healthy diet, most people in the United States need to change their ...

To meet recommendations for a healthy diet, most people in the United States need to change their ...

To meet recommendations for a healthy diet, most people in the United States need to change their dietary pattern to reduce their sodium and potassium intake.

True or False?

jcortese151   69   1 Reply

kaarnold98

Consuming more than the recommended daily amount of sodium leads to the development of hypertension ...

Consuming more than the recommended daily amount of sodium leads to the development of hypertension ...

Consuming more than the recommended daily amount of sodium leads to the development of hypertension in all individuals.

True or False?

moshi   62   1 Reply

emlaai

The arteries lose their elasticity with age which is why the risk of hypertension increases as an ...

The arteries lose their elasticity with age which is why the risk of hypertension increases as an ...

The arteries lose their elasticity with age which is why the risk of hypertension increases as an individual gets older.

True or False?

LORRAINE   44   1 Reply

jaspinder kaur

The individual foods and nutrients we consume have a greater impact on the risk of heart disease ...

The individual foods and nutrients we consume have a greater impact on the risk of heart disease ...

The individual foods and nutrients we consume have a greater impact on the risk of heart disease than the overall pattern of food intake consumed.

True or False?

nwill1104   48   1 Reply

baileymeredith

The antioxidants in red wine that protect against the development of atherosclerosis are called _______.

The antioxidants in red wine that protect against the development of atherosclerosis are called _______.

The antioxidants in red wine that protect against the development of atherosclerosis are called _______.

a) carotenoids
b) homocysteine
c) cofactors
d) polyphenols

Cretio James   70   1 Reply

uni67

All of the following are associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular risk EXCEPT

All of the following are associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular risk EXCEPT

All of the following are associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular risk EXCEPT

a) cholesterol intake.
b) saturated fat intake.
c) trans fat intake.
d) tobacco use.

nwill1104   69   1 Reply

temp321

Compared to lipids, carbohydrate intake and the type of carbohydrates consumed have little impact on ...

Compared to lipids, carbohydrate intake and the type of carbohydrates consumed have little impact on ...

Compared to lipids, carbohydrate intake and the type of carbohydrates consumed have little impact on heart disease risk.

True or False?

judithogudo   71   1 Reply

ujesssss

Not all individual saturated fats increase heart disease risk.

Not all individual saturated fats increase heart disease risk.

Not all individual saturated fats increase heart disease risk.

True or False?

july   65   1 Reply

emyleepatton

Saturated fats increase risk of heart disease more than any other fats found in the U.S. food supply.

Saturated fats increase risk of heart disease more than any other fats found in the U.S. food supply.

Saturated fats increase risk of heart disease more than any other fats found in the U.S. food supply.

True or False?

leejr1983   54   1 Reply

Famwam

What promotes inflammation and triggers the production and release of substances that cause immune ...

What promotes inflammation and triggers the production and release of substances that cause immune ...

What promotes inflammation and triggers the production and release of substances that cause immune system cells to stick to the lining of the artery wall?

a) atherosclerotic plaque
b) foam cells
c) oxidized LDL cholesterol
d) scavenger recepto

Cretio James   48   1 Reply

dskmvld

Individuals with type 2 diabetes should consume a diet that provides _____ of energy from carbohydrates.

Individuals with type 2 diabetes should consume a diet that provides _____ of energy from carbohydrates.

Individuals with type 2 diabetes should consume a diet that provides _____ of energy from carbohydrates.

a) 20 to 35%
b) 30 to 45%
c) 40 to 50 %
d) 45 to 65%

malik   72   1 Reply

lstar1993

Once diabetes has developed, the goal of treatment is to keep blood glucose within the normal range ...

Once diabetes has developed, the goal of treatment is to keep blood glucose within the normal range ...

Once diabetes has developed, the goal of treatment is to keep blood glucose within the normal range using medication.

True or False?

DrDoggo   56   1 Reply

mrive3127

Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of kidney failure and nontraumatic lower-limb amputations.

Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of kidney failure and nontraumatic lower-limb amputations.

Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of kidney failure and nontraumatic lower-limb amputations.

True or False?

judithogudo   51   1 Reply

Dymondmonae