I have some multiple choice questions that I was not able to get for my nutritio
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I have some multiple choice questions that I was not able to get for my nutrition final. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
1. A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.
A. polyunsaturated
B. monounsaturated
C. saturated
D. essential
2. When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should she select?
A. unsalted butter
B. cream cheese
C. olive oil
D. coconut oil
3. Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?
A. broccoli
B. peanuts
C. oranges
D. chicken
4. Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?
A. LDL
B. HDL
C. insoluble fiber
D. trans fat
5. Proteins
A. are comprised of glucose molecules.
B. have nitrogen in their chemical structures.
C. provide about 7 kcal/gram.
D. are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.
6. Which of the following substances participates in the digestion of proteins?
A. amylase
B. lipase
C. pepsin
D. bile
7. Which of the following foods is a legume?
A. soybeans
B. broccoli
C. apples
D. quinoa
8. _____ are water-soluble vitamins.
A. Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin
B. Vitamins K, D, and E
C. Pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and choline
D. Vitamins B-12, B-6, and E
9. In the body, vitamin A helps
A. reduce collagen synthesis.
B. insulin enter cells.
C. maintain epithelial cells.
D. the small intestine absorb calcium and phosphorus.
10. In the United States, newborns receive an injection of _____ to prevent _____.
A.vitamin K; bleeding
B. vitamin C; collagen breakdown
C. niacin; pellagra
D. thiamin; beriberi
Explanation / Answer
1. C. saturated
Fatty acids are of two types, saturated and unsaturated. If the long chain of carboxylic acids contain double or triple bonds in its structure, then it is called unsaturated fatty acid. If the fatty acid chain contains all the single bonds in its structure, then it is said to be saturated.
2. C. olive oil
Both oilive oil and coconut oil are unsaturated fats. But olive is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are good for health.