The premise that fetal undernourishment increases susceptibility later in life to obesity and chronic disease is known as
A) the nutrition paradox. B) the fetal origins theory.
C) the overnutrition dilemma. D) the poverty-obesity paradox.
Q. 2Glucose is stored in the body as
A) fatty acid. B) glycogen. C) gluconeogenesis. D) triglyceride.
Q. 3Which of the following organs produces a variety of proteases?
A) small intestine B) mouth C) stomach D) pancreas
Q. 4In numerous developing countries, the distribution of what type of supplements has contributed to a nearly 23 reduction in childhood mortality?
A) vitamin A supplements B) protein powders
C) powdered infant formula D) iron supplements
Q. 5Which process does lingual lipase initiate?
A) lipid digestion B) protein digestion
C) carbohydrate digestion D) inhibition of bacterial growth
Q. 6The three micronutrient deficiencies of greatest concern in impoverished countries are
A) iron, iodine, and vitamin A. B) folate, vitamin A, and iodine.
C) calcium, iron, and folate. D) vitamin E, iron, and calcium.
Q. 7In first pass alcohol metabolism, the action of gastric ADH
A) delays the absorption of alcohol by as much as 33.
B) delays the absorption of alcohol by as much as 20.
C) reduces the absorption of alcohol by as much as 20.
D) reduces the absorption of alcohol by as much as 33.
Q. 8What is the first step in the body's metabolism of alcohol in people with low to moderate intakes?
A) Acetate is converted to acetyl CoA.
B) Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) produces acetaldehyde.
C) P450 enzymes produce acetyl CoA.
D) Aldehyde dehydrogenase produces acetate.
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