Question 1. Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?
Short-chain
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Question 2. Which of the following describes lipids?
Organic nutrients that are insoluble in water
Inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in water
Organic nutrients that are insoluble in fat
Inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in fat
Question 3. Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Sterols
Question 4. As of January 1, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require food manufacturers to list ________ content on the Nutrition Facts Panel of their products.
phospholipid
sterol
essential fatty acid
trans fatty acid
Question 5. ________ are the major form of fat in both food and the body.
Phospholipids
Triglycerides
Glycerols
Sterols
Question 6. Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?
Broccoli
Apple
Chicken
Whole grain bread
Question 7. Per gram, which of the following foods would contain the highest protein content?
Cooked carrots
Chicken
Skim milk
Whole-wheat bread
Question 8. Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?
Ammonia
Water
Carbon dioxide
Hydrochloric acid
Question 9. Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?
Maintaining fluid balance
Providing energy to the body
Growth and maintenance of new tissue
Synthesis of hormones
Question 10. Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of ________.
carcinogens
antioxidants
prions
vitamins B12 and D