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SCI 228 Final Exam 1. (TCO 1) The second step of the scientific method is: 2. (TCO 1) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the science of nutrition? 3. (TCO 1) The type of study that observes... a large population to determine factors that may influence nutritional habits and disease trends is called a (n): 4. (TCO 1) Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient? 5. (TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with diets high in added sugars? 6. (TCO 2) The type of study that observes a large population to determine factors that may influence nutritional habits and disease trends is called a (n): 7. (TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis? 8. (TCO 3) If a person is suffering from GERD, the ________ is malfunctioning. 9. (TCO 3) What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers? 10. (TCO 3) Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD? 11. (TCO 4) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called: 12. (TCO 4) ________ is a highly branched arrangement of glucose molecules found in liver and skeletal muscle cells. 13. (TCO 4) Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis? 14. (TCO 5) What are the three classes of lipids? 15. (TCO 5) Triglycerides are classified by: 16. (TCO 5) The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the: 17. (TCO 5) A fatty acid that contains a chain of 10 carbons and two double bonds is termed a: 18. (TCO 6) Which of the following supplements would you recommend that a vegan add to his or her diet? 19. (TCO 6) Which of the following is a genetic disorder resulting in debilitating protein abnormalities? 20. (TCO 6) Of the 20 amino acids relevant to the human body, how many are considered essential? 21. (TCO 6) The absorption of proteins occurs in the: 22. (TCO 7) Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet? 23. (TCO 7) Rickets is associated with a deficiency of: 24. (TCO 7) Due to the fact that newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestine to make _______, they are given an injection of this nutrient. 25. (TCO 7) The absorption of calcium is inhibited by________. 26. (TCO 8) Most water is lost daily via the ________. 27. (TCO 8) Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes inside of a cell is higher than in the extracellular environment? 28. (TCO 8) Water has a high heat capacity. What does this term mean? 29. (TCO 8) Insensible water loss is: 30. (TCO 9) All of the following may contribute to the development of bulimia EXCEPT: 31. (TCO 9) In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading be the most beneficial? 32. (TCO 9) The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of denial of hunger is: 33. (TCO 10) During the second trimester, women are advised to gain no more than: 34. (TCO 10) What substance, often found in fish, should be monitored during pregnancy? 35. (TCO 10) All of the following are physiological changes that typically occur with aging EXCEPT: ________________________________________ 1. (TCO 1) There are four characteristics to a healthful diet. Please list these characteristics and provide an explanation for them as well. 2. (TCO 2) Besides being involved in the synthesis of DNA and the prevention of neural defects, folate is necessary for a few other things in the body. Please explain and make sure to elaborate on folate's relationship with other B-vitamins and heart disease. 3. (TCO 3, 5) Beginning with the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary protein. What is the final fate of protein in the human body? 4. (TCO 4) Describe how low-grade inflammation is involved in the development of heart disease. 5. (TCO 5) Describe the optimal diet for a long-distance runner and discuss the types of foods that this type of athlete should eat. 6. (TCO 6) Please explain the relationship among energy balance, weight gain, and weight loss. 7. (TCO 7) Why is the development of atrophic gastritis detrimental to the absorption of Vitamin B12? 8. (TCO 8) What are some of the reasons why adolescents may be at risk for poor nutrition, and what can parents do from a nutrition perspective to help their children through this transition period? 9. (TCO 10) Why is alcohol so dangerous during pregnancy? [Show More]

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