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Which of the following is a definition of "nutrients"? chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health
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: protein, carbohydrate, and fats
Which of the following are diet related diseases? type 2 diabetes ,some cancers ,osteoporosis ,cardiovascular disease , answer is "all of these are correct"
Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity 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 carbs=4cal, protein =4 cal, fat =9 cal
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
A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides 20% or more of the the Daily Value.
Which of the following describes an action that applies to the 2020-2025 US 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
A patient was just diagnosed with celiac disease. What foods should they avoid eating? pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw
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 one of these ingredients should you watch for on a food label when you want to avoid added sugar? honey
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.
Which of the following is a function of fat? 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, and beans
The most effective way to lower cholesterol is to: reduce saturated fat intake
Which of the following is "good" cholesterol? HDL-cholesterol
It seems everyone is talking about (dietary) fat. The best way to control fat in your diet is to: use "balance, variety, and moderation."
Atherosclerosis can occur: all of these are correct in the coronary arteries, causing poor to parts of the heart in the arteries of the legs, causing pain and muscle cramps in the arteries of the brain, leading to stroke
A deficiency of fat in the diet may result in which of the following? all of these are correct , flaky dermatitis , decreased growth ,deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins
Which of the following diseases/conditions may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet? iron deficiency anemia
Which nutrient(s) is/are most likely missing from a vegan diet? vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron
Which of the following foods would a lacto-ovovegetarian eat? milk and eggs
A diet high in protein generally corresponds to a diet that is also too high in: fat
A protein is said to be "complete" when: all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion.
Which of the following foods contain complete protein? beef, milk, eggs
The primary role of protein is: to provide the building material for body tissue
A protein has nitrogen in its chemical structure.
_________________ is the physical changes that take place in a protein when it is exposed to abnormal conditions in the environment. denaturation
What is the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg? 49.6 grams
Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the: liver
Which of the following can influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol: All of these influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol
The liver can metabolize ______ drink(s) of alcohol per hour. 1
Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight? the woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man.
Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's level of caffeine consumption
After her college graduation party, Jade's BAC was 0.16%. This level is _____ times the legal limit. 2
Alcohol is a depressant drug.
While at a party, Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine. Based on this information, her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks. 4
Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer. all of these are correct. colon ,stomach ,pancreatic
Bob's blood alcohol concentration is 0.25. Based on this information, Bob is unconscious.
Vitamins: are organic molecules.
Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer? eating more fruits and vegetables.
Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? green pepper
Patients with pernicious anemia are treated with: high doses of vitamin B12
To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, women of childbearing age should obtain adequate folate
Diets that lack niacin can lead to pellagra
Vitamin K can be produced by intestinal bacteria
Lack of vitamin ______ causes scurvy. C
Enriched grain products have specific amounts of ___________ added during processing. thiamin
People who are unable to absorb fat are likely to develop a _________ deficiency. vitamin A
Minerals are divided into two categories. Name the categories: trace and major
Calcium absorption is aided by: vitamin D
What happens when a person's calcium intake is low? calcium is released from bones into the bloodstream to be used by the rest of the body.
Vitamin C will increase the absorption of __________ when included in the same meal. iron
Which food provides iron in the most absorbable form? steak
From which sources might people unintentionally consume excessive sodium? processed and fast foods
If the extracellular fluid has an excess of sodium ions, intercellular fluid moves to the outside of cells.
The four basic functions of water in the human body include: transportation vehicle, temperature regulator, lubricant/shock absorber, and chemical reactions
Bottled water is not necessarily better than tap water because All of the above. It could be tap water that is enhanced with a mineral and then bottled. Bottled water is more expensive than tap water.
What body part uses iodine to maintain normal function? thyroid
Body mass index is based on the relationship between weight and risk of chronic disease.
_________ fat deposits are under the abdominal muscles. visceral
____________ relies on the principle that lean tissue is denser than water. underwater weighing
___________ is a hormone that reduces hunger and inhibits fat storage in the body. leptin
Being overweight/obese increases the risk for various health conditions. Which of the following conditions is affected by overweight/obesity? all these conditions are affected by overweight/obesity. pregnancy ,orthopedic conditions ,respiratory disorders ,type 2 diabetes
Bioelectrical impedance is based on the fact that: fat is a poor conductor of electricity.
Vital organs (lungs, heart, kidneys, ect.) required energy to function. Which of the following describes this type of energy? basal energy metabolism
Obesity is caused by which of the following factors? multifactorial
The body's physiological need for food is experienced as: hunger
The maintain a healthy weight, the most important goals are related to changes in: behaviors
Sport drinks are formulated to: replace fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat.
Your roommate knows there are three components of fitness, but cannot remember which of the following is not a component of fitness. Can you help (which is not a component of fitness)? lung volume
Your friend wants to know how to achieve cardiovascular fitness. Since you are taking this class, you tell him a person must exercise (work) at a specific heart rate which is called: target heart rate
Glucose is the primary fuel for intense activity. It comes primarily from: glycogen stores
Fitness enables the heart muscle, blood vessels, and lungs to work at maximum efficiency. What is this called? cardiovascular endurance
Which of the following fuel sources provide energy for exercising muscles? glucose and fatty acids
You are getting ready to run a half-marathon and you want your diet to provide an edge. Which of the following nutrients will do this? carbohydrates
It takes about __________ minutes of aerobic activity for our bodies to switch to fat as a fuel. 20
Your sister is training for a marathon and is exercising in hot, humid weather. She weighed herself before and after a training run, and found she had lost 5 pounds. Approximately, how much water loss does this represent? 10 cups
Which of the following minerals is a component of the body's oxygen transporting system? iron
Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women? Morning sickness
Bethany weighed 140 pounds, which was in the healthy range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy. 25 to 35
Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy? 2250 kcals
Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains folic acid
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to give birth to ______ infants than pregnant women who do not have this condition. high-birth-weight
Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system? DHA
Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday. 19.5
Most infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they can sit up with some back support.
Which of the following foods is a usually recommended as the first solid food for infants? rice cereal
Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants. honey
To encourage healthy eating practices among children, caregivers should have young children help select and prepare new foods.
Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve a small unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges.
In the United States, the diets of many school-age children supply too much sodium
In the United States, most boys begin puberty when they are between 9 to 13 years of age.
Major nutrition-related concerns of adolescents include _____ intakes. low iron
Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging. secretion of intrinsic factor
Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women? vitamin D
Bernice is 91 years of age. Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status. annual income
Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women? calcium
Dysphagia can be caused by stroke
_______ are disease-causing microbes. pathogens
The __________ is the primary government agency that oversees the safety of most foods in the United States. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food-borne illnesses are usually characterized by abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
In the United States, common sources of food-borne illness include all of the following except: fungi
Which of the following practices can help reduce the growth of food-borne pathogens? all of these answers are correct.
Which of the following food preservation processes effectively destroys microbes? sterilization
___________is a commercial heating process that destroys harmful bacteria in milk and fruit juices. pasteurization
When you travel to countries outside the United States, you can reduce your risk of "travelers diarrhea" by avoiding water that has not been bottled and sealed.
Which of the following temperatures is recommended for storing chilled foods in the refrigerator? 40 degrees F
To reduce the risk of food-borne illness, raw poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F
The process of altering foods through genetic manipulation is called: biotechnology
Why are pesticides used? to kill insects, rodents, or other living things.
Substances widely used for many years without apparent ill effects are on the _________ list. GRAS
All of the following impact food security except? population growth in rural areas
The largest agricultural crop produced in the United States is corn
Cows are injected with hormones in order to all of these are correct
The agency that evaluates all food pesticides via a four-part risk assessment is the EPA
If a food label says "Made with Organic Ingredients," then the food contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients
Which of the following health issues is not a direct contributor to food insecurity? mild to moderate obesity
Which of the following techniques is the simplest way to make water safe to drink? using solar radiation to purify water
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