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A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain?
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Intro to Nutrition
Week 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is a definition of "nutrients"? | chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health |
| A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain? | 81 calories |
| An essential nutrient: | must be obtained from food |
| How many calories are supplied by a vitamin? | 0 |
| Which nutrient is the medium for all bodily processes? | water |
| The energy-yielding nutrients are: | proteins, carbs, fats |
| Which of the following is a cause of death in which diet can plays a part? | All of the above |
| Since the 1980s, prevalence of overweight has: | increased |
| ___________ refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells. Group of answer choices | metabolism |
| A serving of food contains 10 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ calories? | 84 |
| A healthful diet can be described by which of the following? | balance,moderation, and variety |
| Nutrient density refers to foods that: | are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories |
| The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for nutrients are generally: | designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people |
| When it comes to nutrient intake: | too much can be dangerous |
| Which of the following describes an action that applies to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? | all of these apply |
| Foods in a given food group in MyPlate are equivalent in their content of: | vitamins and minerals |
| Typical Americans eat: | too many calories and solid fat |
| Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? | your hand |
| Food labels list ingredients in: | descending order of predominance (by weight) |
| A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a: | health claim |
| Food is pushed through the esophagus by: | peristalsis |
| Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? | mucus |
| bile functions as: | an emulsifier |
| Bicarbonate: | neutralizes acid from the stomach |
| Villi and microvilli are fingerlike and hairlike projections that line the small intestines. Their purpose is to: | increase surface area of the small intestine |
| Nutrients are absorbed in the: | small intestine |
| Intestinal gas is produced by: | bacterial fermentation |
| Metabolism takes place in the: | liver |
| Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: | fat cells |
| It has been awhile since your last meal and you are feeling hungry. Which part of the brain is sending these signals? | hypothalamus |
| A healthful diet can be described by which of the following? | balance, moderation, and variety |
| Nutrient density refers to foods that: | are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories |
| The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for nutrients are generally: | designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people |
| When it comes to nutrient intake: | too much can be dangerous |
| Which of the following describes an action that applies to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? | all of these apply |
| Foods in a given food group in MyPlate are equivalent in their content of: | vitamins and minerals |
| Typical Americans eat: | too many calories and solid fat |
| Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? | your hand |
| Food labels list ingredients in: | descending order of predominance (by weight) |
| A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a: | Health claim |
| The primary role of carbohydrate in the human body is to: | provide the body with energy |
| How many grams of carbohydrate would it take to equal 32 calories? | 8 |
| Sucrose is an example of a: | disaccharide |
| When glucose and galactose are bonded together they form: | lactose |
| You have probably heard that dietary fiber is good for you. Which of these food(s) is/are a good source? | all of these food are a good source of fiber |
| Which of the following statements about fiber is false? | it provides 4 calories per gram |
| A hormone that lowers high levels of glucose in the blood is: | insulin |
| If a person uses up the body's reserve supply of glycogen and still does not eat, glucose (sugar) comes from the: | liver |
| What are the main sources of complex carbohydrates in a person's diet? | seeds, beans, and grains |
| What happens to carbohydrates that are not digested (fiber) in the intestine? | they pass into the large intestine and are eliminated. |
| Food is pushed through the esophagus by: | peristalsis |
| Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? | mucus |
| Bile functions as: | an emulsifier |
| Bicarbonate: | neutralizes acid from the stomach |
| Villi and microvilli are fingerlike and hairlike projections that line the small intestines. Their purpose is to: | increase surface area of the small intestine |
| Nutrients are absorbed in the: | small intestine |
| Intestinal gas is produced by: | bacterial fermentation |
| Metabolism takes place in the: | liver |
| Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: | fat cells |
| It has been awhile since your last meal and you are feeling hungry. Which part of the brain is sending these signals? | hypothalamus |
| How many calories are provided by fat in your roommate's most recent meal? | 504 calories |
| Which of the following is a function of fat? | |
| If a source of fat is from an animal, then it likely contains: | most concentrated source of energy for the body. |
| If a source of fat is from an animal, then it likely contains: | saturated fat and cholesterol. |
| Which fats are liquid at room temperature? | unsaturated fats |
| Which of the following groups of foods do not contain cholesterol? | avocados, bananas, beans |
| The most effective way to lower cholesterol is to: | reduce saturated fat intake |
| Which of the following is "good" cholesterol? | HDL-cholesterol |
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