Question 1. Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Corn oil
Coconut oil
Beef fat
Butter
Question 2. Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Broccoli
Sirloin steak
Tofu
Salmon
Question 3. Which of the following health problems has been associated with high intakes of fat replacers?
Allergies
Gastrointestinal distress
Elevated blood cholesterol levels
Hypertension
Question 4. To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as:
lipase.
bile.
hydrochloric acid.
bicarbonate.
Question 5. What element makes protein different from carbohydrates and fat?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Question 6. All of the following are examples of protein hormones EXCEPT:
insulin.
thyroid.
glucagon.
estrogen.
Question 7. The process through which mRNA copies genetic information from DNA and carries it to the ribosome is called:
translation.
deamination.
denaturation.
transcription.
Question 8. The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:
marasmus.
sickle cell anemia.
cystic fibrosis.
kwashiorkor.
Question 9. Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.
1-2
4-9
10-15
more than 25
Question 10. Which of the following is a genetic disorder resulting in debilitating protein abnormalities?
Cystic fibrosis
Mad cow disease
Acidosis
Kwashiorkor