Nitrogen Groups

Question

Which is true about essential fatty acids?  

A.  The body can make them from nonessential fatty acids. 

B.  They help regulate blood pressure. 

C.  They are found primarily in deep-fried foods. 

D.  They are linked to increased risk of heart disease.

Bloom’s: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Lipids
 

Question

 The major form of lipid in foods is a 

A. triglyceride.

B. amino acid.

C. fatty acid.

D. glycerol.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Lipids
 

Question

Which element is found in protein, but not in carbohydrates?  

A.  nitrogen. 

B.  carbon. 

C.  hydrogen. 

D.  oxygen.

Bloom’s: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01
Topic: Nutrition Basics
 

Question

The main structural material of the body is 

A. lipid.

B. carbohydrate.

C. protein.

D. minerals.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Proteins
 

Question 

Proteins are formed by linking together 

A. fatty acids.

B. amino acids.

C. glycerols.

D. nitrogen groups.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Proteins