Nutrition 100 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
triglycerides consist of a - ANS-3-carbon compound glycerol bound to 3 fatty acids
Which part of the chemical structure differentiates one amino acid from another? - ANS-its sid
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Nutrition 100 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
triglycerides consist of a - ANS-3-carbon compound glycerol bound to 3 fatty acids
Which part of the chemical structure differentiates one amino acid from another? - ANS-its side
chain/carbon skeleton
What does basal metabolism do? - ANS-accounts for the largest part of the average person's daily
energy expenditure, it includes energy expended in breathing and supports the body's work that goes
on all the time. Does not include energy expended for digesting/absorbing food
includes hormone secretion, beating of heart, respiration
What conditions are risks associated with obesity? - ANS-type 2 diabetes, gall bladder disease, and heart
disease
what waist size is centro obesity? - ANS-female 35, male 40
what is healthy weight loss? - ANS-1-2 pounds per week
What transports cholesterol away from the body cells to the liver for disposal? - ANS-HDL
What is the function of chylomicrons? - ANS-Transport lipids from gastrointestinal tract to body
cells/liver
What is peanut butter a good source of? - ANS-monounsaturated fat which lowers LDL (cholesterol free)
what does olive oil contain? - ANS-monounsaturated fatty acids which lower cholesterol and are antiinflammatory
which questions are automatic credit on the test? - ANS-47,64,80,84
functions of fat in the body - ANS-energy fuel, energy stores, emergency reserve, padding, insulation,
cell membranes, raw materials
functions of fat in foods - ANS-nutrients, transport, energy, sensory appeal, appetite, texture, satiety
What are triglycerides? - ANS-the most common lipid found in food and in the body; they consist of a
glycerol backbone attache...
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