chapter 18 (midterm)

  1. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
    galactose
  2. The cells that are most dependent upon a continual supply of glucose are those of the
    nervous system
  3. A large calorie unit used to measure food energy is equal to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by
    1 degree Celsius
  4. As an energy source, body cells preferentially use
    carbohydrates
  5. Which of the following minerals is important in the production of ATP and is involved in it's utilization?
    magnesium
  6. Which of the following provide a source of complete proteins?
    eggs
  7. When energy losses due to incomplete absorption and incomplete oxidation are taken into account, 1 gm of carbohydrate or 1 gm of protien yields about __ where as 1 gm of fat yields about___
    4 calories, 9 calories
  8. Intrinsic factor regulates the absorption of
    vitamin B12
  9. The fat-soluble vitamins include:
    vitamins A, D, and K
  10. The basic food group that supplies the best source of vitamin C is
    fruits and vegetables
  11. The condition called osteomalacia is caused by deficiency of
    vitamin D
  12. The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is
    pantothenic acid
  13. Night Blindness is most likely to be caused by deficiency of
    vitamin A
  14. Which of the following is an example of trace element?
    Iron
  15. Scurvey is a condtion that may develop in infants and children who have dietary deficiencies of
    vitamin C, Ascorbic acid
  16. The American Heart Association recommends that the percentage of calories in a person's diet derived from fats should not exceed
    30%
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chapter 18 (midterm)
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