34 Questions
Which macronutrient is the most energy-dense?
Fats
What is the energy expenditure at rest called?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
How is energy measured in food?
Kilocalories (Kcals)
Which macromineral is needed in amounts greater than 100mg per day?
Sodium
Which type of fat can increase bad cholesterol levels?
Saturated fat
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Provide energy
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
Tissue maintenance and growth
Which of the following is a risk factor for alcoholism?
Parental alcoholism
What are some physiological effects of caffeine consumption?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Which taste is most preferred by humans?
Sweet
What is lactase?
An enzyme necessary to digest milk
Which area of the brain is responsible for detecting salt levels in the blood plasma and triggering drinking?
Hypothalamus
Which theory suggests that dry mouth is a signal, not a cause of thirst?
Dry Mouth Theory
Which drinking behavior is characterized by excessive drinking, often observed in psychiatric patients and gamblers?
Schedule induced polydipsia
What screening tool can be used to identify potential alcohol dependency?
CAGE
Which hormone is released by the small intestine and stimulates the gall bladder to contract, leading to a slower emptying of the stomach?
CCK
What type of food is generally more satiating in the short term but may lead to insensitivity in the long term?
Fatty food
Which factor affects satiety by mediating the rate of gastric emptying, stomach tension, and the speed of contact between nutrients and digestive processes?
Texture
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic taste?
Spicy
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing taste information?
Insula
What is the function of the olfactory mucosa?
To protect the olfactory receptors
What is the purpose of homeostatic drinking?
To maintain a set point of fluid balance
Which of the following is NOT a category of food taboos?
Cultural
What is the objective state of the body when nutrient depleted?
Hunger
What is the relationship between stomach contractions and hunger?
Stomach contractions are a weak signal of hunger
What are the two factors that control food intake?
Hunger and time cues
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption per person?
People
Which of the following factors can trigger eating while watching TV?
Distraction
Which theory suggests that the body has a set point and works to restore it if we move away from it?
Lipostatic Theory
Which hormone is released by the pancreas and regulates glucose metabolism?
Insulin
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption?
People
What is the main indicator for the body's set point in the lipostatic theory?
Leptin
Which theory suggests that the body works to restore a set point and regulate fat levels?
Lipostatic theory
What hormone is closely involved in regulating glucose metabolism and is released by the pancreas?
Insulin
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