The DRI for total carbohydrates for an average-sized adult is ____ grams per day.
a. 50
b. 75
c. 100
d. 130
e. 200
Q. 2The incomplete breakdown of fat that occurs when carbohydrates are not available produces:
a. glucose fragments.
b. glycogen bodies.
c. ketone bodies.
d. amino acids.
e. glucose.
Q. 3Which of the following statements is false concerning the splitting of glucose for energy?
a. Inside a cell, glucose is broken in half and these two halves have two pathways open to them.
b. Glucose can be broken down to yield energy and carbon dioxide.
c. Glucose fragments can be linked together into molecules of body fat.
d. Body fat can be converted into glucose to feed the brain adequately.
e. Water is a by-product of splitting glucose for energy.
Q. 4Which of the following would be a good calcium source that would not cause symptoms in an adult with lactose intolerance?
a. calcium-fortified soy milk
b. cottage cheese
c. whole milk
d. yogurt with added milk solids
e. processed cheese
Q. 5For optimum health, effort to raise _____ and decrease _____ are recommended.
1.triglycerides; blood pressure
2.HDL; blood pressure
3.blood pressure; HDL
4.BMI; LDL
5.BMI; HDL
Q. 6Which of the following terms would you look for on a bread label to choose the most nutritious product?
a. wheat flour
b. whole grain
c. unbleached flour
d. brown bread
e. natural grain
Q. 7The _____ the LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, the _____ the progression of atherosclerosis.<--EndFragment--> >
1.higher; slower
2.more stable; slower
3.lower; faster
4.higher; slower
5.more stable; faster
6.lower; slower
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