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Nutrition Week 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of "nutrients"? | chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health |
| An essential nutrient: | must be obtained from food |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| What are some diet related diseases? | some cancers, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease |
| Since the 1980s, prevalence of overweight has: | increased |
| __________ chemical reactions in the cells of the body that change food into energy. | 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? A. variety, moderation, and physical activity B. balance, moderation, and variety C. "think outside the bun" D. eat good foods, stay away from bad foods | B. balance, moderation, and variety |
| Nutrient density refers to foods that: A. are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories B. contain a mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat C. carry the USDA nutrition seal D. are rich in protein | A. 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 |
| A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides | 20% or more of the Daily Value (found on nutrition label) |
| What best describes an action that applies to the 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines for American? | Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverages, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations//limit food and beverages higher in added sugar, saturated fat, sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages//meet food group needs and stay in calorie limit |
| Foods in a given food group in MyPlate are equivalent in their content of: A. carbohydrate and fat content B. fiber content C. protein and energy content D. vitamins and minerals | D. vitamins and minerals |
| Typical Americans eat: A. too few calories B. too many calories and solid fat C. too many fruits/vegetables and whole grains D. too many fruit/vegetables and fiber | B. too many calories and solid fat |
| Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? A. your hand B. your hand and your foot C. whatever you are served is the correct portion size D. your foot | A. your hand |
| Food labels list ingredients in: A. manufacturers are not required to list ingredients B. alphabetical order C. ascending order if predominance (by weight) D. descending order of predominance (by weight) | D. 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: A. disease reducer B. health claim C. composition claim D. nutrient content claim | B. health claim (has to be backed by scientific study or fact) |
| A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating? | pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw |
| Food is pushed through the esophagus by: A. peristalsis B. Sphincters C. Pylorus D. Bolus | A. peristalsis |
| Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? A. bicarbonate B. mucus C. chyme D. peristalsis | B. mucus |
| Bile functions as: A. lymph B. an emulsifier C. a digestive enzyme D. an enzyme | B. an emulsifier |
| Bicarbonate: A. acts as a protein catalyst B. neutralizes acid from the stomach C. is made from cholesterol D. is stored in the gallbladder | B. 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: A. stomach B. small intestine C. esophagus D. large intestine | B. small intestine |
| Intestinal gas is produced by: A. chyme B. bile C. vitamin K D. bacterial fermentation | D. bacterial fermentation |
| Metabolism takes place in the: A. gallbladder B. large intestine C. kidneys D. liver | D. liver |
| Virtually infinite storage for energy is found in: A. fat cells B. glycogen C. glucose D. catabolism | A. fat cells |
| 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? dried beans/oatmeal/fresh fruit/ baby carrots/all of the above | dried beans, oatmeal, fresh fruit, and baby carrots |
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