Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review Questions With Correct Answers

Benefits of fiber {Ans: prevents: -hemorrhoids -constipation -diverticulosis -may reduce the risk of colon cancer and heart disease; may assist with weight loss.}hypernatremia {Ans: a condition in which blood sodium levels are dangerously high. Could be caused by rapid intake of high amounts of sodium. People with congestive heart failure or kidney disease are not able to excrete sodium effectively causing them to be more prone to the condition.}polysaccharide {Ans: a complex carb consisting of long chains of glucose}Triglycerides {Ans: a molecule consisting of three fatty acids attached to a three-carbon glycerol backbone}Complementary amino acids/proteins {Ans: two or more foods the that together contain all nine essential amino acids necessary for complete protein. It is not necessary to eat complementary proteins at the same meal. EX: legumes & grains.}essential amino acids {Ans: amino acids not produced by the body that must be obtained from food. EX: Histidine}