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Nutrition Chapter 1
Concept Checks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the energy yielding nutrients | carbohydrates, fats, and proteins |
| If you eat a ham sandwich that has 12 grams of proteins, how many calories are you getting from proteins? | 48 calories |
| A nutritious diet is an eating pattern characterized by five principles: adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety. | True |
| a research study states, "The soil in this coastal area is poor in the mineral selenium, and therefore, people living here have an increased risk for heart disease." What type of a research study will this information indicate | Epidemiological studies |
| What is the leading causes of death linked with diet and alcohol. | Heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes |
| Among the following conditions, which one is considered purely hereditary and is determined by a person's genetic constitution. Sickle-cell anemia Hypertension Osteoporosis Influenza | Sickle-cell anemia |
| The human body requires ___ classes of nutrients for optimal health. | 6 |
| Which macronutrient can yield energy and provide materials that form structures and working parts of body tissues? Fat Carbohydrate Protein Minerals | protein |
| Well over 80 percent of our population consumes too few servings of ____ and ____ each day. | fruits and veggies |
| ____ is the number-one factor driving people’s food choices. | taste |
| What is the first step of the Scientific Method researchers follow? Results and interpretations Hypothesis and prediction Observation and question Experiment d. Experiment | Obersvation and Question |
| What are the six stages of behavior change in order? | Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Adoption/Moving On |
| Goals should be set for specific____ | behaviors |
| What source of information is typically linked to nutrition quackery? | Anecdotal evidence |