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Understanding Nutrition ch1-4

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show Carbohydrates Lipids (fats)Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water  
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show Personal Preference Habit Ethnic Heritage or Tradition Social Interactions Availability, Convenience, and Economy Positive and Negative Associations Emotions Values Body Weight and Image Nutrition and Health Benefits  
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Minerals and water are _________ nutrients   show
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show 16  
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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient (shown here in green) is set well above the EAR, covering about _____ of the population   show
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The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for a nutrient is the amount that covers ____ of the populatio   show
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___________ is used for nutrients, such as calcium, where there is insufficient scientific evidence to determine an Estimated Average Requirement   show
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show 45 to 65 percent kcalories from carbohydrate 20 to 35 percent kcalories from fat 10 to 35 percent kcalories from protein  
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If the deficiency or excess of a nutrient or energy is significant over time, the person experiences symptoms of ________   show
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A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient is _________   show
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show secondary deficiency  
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show chronic  
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show Heart disease Cancers Strokes Chronic lung diseases Accidents Diabetes mellitus Alzheimer's disease Pneumonia and influenza Kidney diseases Blood infections  
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_____ is a condition or associated with an elevated frequency of a disease but not proved to be casaul   show
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show dietetic technician  
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_ is a dietetic technician who has passed a national examination and maintains registration through continuing professional education.   show
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________ a person who specializes in the study of nutrition. Note that this definition does not specify qualifications and may apply not only to registered dietitians but also to self-described experts whose training is questionable.   show
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show registered dietician  
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List the diet planning principles   show
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show Adequacy  
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show balancing  
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A person practicing _eats such foods only on occasion and regularly   show
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show variety  
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show Fruits Vegetables Grains Meat and legumes Milk  
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Make at least __of the grain selections whole grains.   show
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Consume a variety of fruits and no more than ______ of the recommended intake as fruit juice.   show
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remember size equivalents   show
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____ is a diet planning tool that groups foods by their proportions of carbs fats and proteins so that foods on a list can be used interchangably   show
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show Fruits 2 c Vegetables 2½ c Grains 6 oz Meat and legumes 5½ oz Milk 3 c Oils 6 tsp Discretionary kcalorie allowance 267 kcal  
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show an elderly gentleman who refuses a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because he deems is a childs food  
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which of the following nutrients does NOT yield energy during its metabolism?   show
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show fats  
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what is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbgohydrates, 25 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 5 g of alcohol?   show
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Recommended dietary allowances my be used to   show
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show estimated energy requirement  
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the dietary reference intakes my be used to   show
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in setting dietary reference intakes for nutrients, the DRI committee makes all of the following assumptions EXCEPT   show
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inspection of hair, eyes, skin and posture is part of the nutrition assessment component known as   show
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what are the six diet-planning principles of diet planning:   show
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nutrient density refers to foods that   show
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in planning a healthy diet, all of the following tools would be helpful EXCEPT   show
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show diabetes  
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show Vitamins a and c  
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during the 1940, to help the nation improve their nutrient status, nutrition scientists developed   show
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show building blocks of life  
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nearly every chemical reaction in the body is activated by   show
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what foods form the foundation for the USDA food guide   show
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a serving a raw vegetables versus cooked vegetables is   show
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In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always found   show
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show starches  
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show glucose  
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show condensation  
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what is the principal carbohydrate of milk   show
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glycogen is stored mainly in which of the following tissues   show
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show liver  
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show glucose from a non-carbohydrate substance  
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show dietary management would focus on total carbohydrate intake rather than type of carbohydrate  
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show carbohydrate  
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which of the following statements is the most accurate regarding studies documenting hyperactivity and sugar intake in children   show
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show fibers  
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which of the following is an example of the difference between the chemical bonds in starch and those in cellulose   show
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which of the following plays a major role in the breakdown of certain types of dietary fiber reaching the large intestines   show
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water-soluble fibers included all of the following EXCEPT   show
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show cellulose  
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according to the american dietetic association, what is the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber   show
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which of the following provides the most fiber   show
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show classified according to solubility in water  
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show they are used to thicken jelly  
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show endosperm  
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show fibers  
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show cellulose bonds are not hydrolyzed by human enzymes  
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which of the following describes the compound phytic acid   show
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high levels of dietary fiber intake probably protect us from   show
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in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or crohn's disease, high fiber intakes may benefit them by   show
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in order to increase fiber intake, people with type 2 diabetes would be encouraged to eat all of the following foods EXCEPT   show
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show fatty acids and glycerol  
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show monounsaturated  
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show products containing them become rancid sooner, contributing to a shorter shelf life  
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show cis to trans  
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show docosahexaenoic acid  
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show tuna  
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what type of compound is lecithin   show
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show accumulates on walls of veins  
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in the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as   show
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show high-density lipoprotein  
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the best energy source for strenuous aerobic-type activities, such as hiking is   show
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show all of the above: transport lipids through a watery medium, the blood; are protein-based vehicles for the transport of lipids; are composed of lipids and proteins  
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show all of the above: lifestyle, nutrition, heredity  
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show help control kcalories in foods  
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show a and b: alcohol, sweets  
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show high-density lipoproteins  
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show eat more insoluble fiber  
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the result of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol and triglycerides are called a   show
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show lower blood pressure  
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which of the following describes a recognized relationship between dietary fat and cancer   show
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show 35%  
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according tot he daily value, what should be the maximum daily intake of cholesterol   show
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show it inhibits absorption of vitamin E  
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show 30%  
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show both a and b: selecting leaner cuts of meat, choosing chicken or fish occasionally  
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show all of the above: cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, obesity  
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high fat intakes can be justified if a person is   show
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show all of the above: olive oil as the primary fat, fruits and vegetables as the basis, lots of grains and breads  
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show do not suffer from cardiovascular disease  
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if you wanted to reduce the fat and kcalories in a 10-ounce portion of prime rib you could   show
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show increasing fruits and vegetables  
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