NutritionTest 1 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to | prevention & control of chronic diseases |
| Physical science that contributes to understanding how malnutrition relates to health & well-being is | biochemistry |
| Nutrients interact in the body to build & repair tissue, provide energy, & to | regulate metabolic processes |
| The body of scientific knowledge related to nutritional requirements of human growth, maintenance, activity, & reproduction is know as | nutritional science |
| Macronutrients include | carbohydrates, fats & proteins |
| The professional primarily responsible for application of nutrition science in clinical practice settings is the | registered dietitian |
| Glycogen is a main body storage formed from | carbohydrates |
| Micronutrients include | vitamins & minerals |
| The best source of nutrients is provided by | a variety of foods |
| To determine in kcals from a food that contains 50g of CHO - multiply 50 x ____ | 4 |
| The generally accepted perecent of the total daily kcal supplied by carbs is | 45-65% |
| The sum of all chemical processes inside living cells of the body that sustain life & health is known as | metabolism |
| the generally accepted % of total daily kcal supplied by fat should be no more than: | 20-35% |
| the major role of carbohydrates is to provide the primary source of ______ for the body. | energy |
| to determine in kcal from a food that contains 10 grams of fat-- multiply by 10 x _____. | 9 |
| well noursished persons differ from those whose nutritional status is borderline in their: | nutrient reserves |
| a function of protein and vitamins in the body is to: | build & repair tissue |
| the ________ is the highest amount of a nutrient that can be safely consumed. | Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) |
| the generally accepted % of total daily kcal supplied by protein is | 10-35% |
| an observation that provides evidence that a person has good nutritional status is: | normal weight to height ratio |
| in addition to poor eating habits, a factor that often contributes to borderline nutrition is: | low income |
| the type of acids that form the basic building blocks of protein are _____ acids. | amino |
| the function of the _____ is to designate nutrient recommendations for most healthy people | DRIs (dietary reference intakes) |
| moderation, proportionality, and variety are important concepts included in : | my pyramid |
| the major nutrients supplied by foods in the vegetable group of MyPyramid are | potassium and vitamin A |
| in addition to calcium, the major minerals needed to build and maintain bone tissue include: | phosphorus |
| an age group that is very vulnerable to malnutrition is: | infants |
| the nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control include minerals, vitamins, and : | water |
| in the MyPyramid reference food intake pattern providing 200 calories, the recommended daily intake from the milk group is ___ cup(s). | three |
| according to MyPyramid, the amount of daily activity needed to prevent weight gain may be at least ____ minutes | 30 |
| a food choice equivalent to one serving from the grains group of MyPyramid is: | one slice of bread |
| a food choice equivalent to 1 oz meat from the meat and beans group of My Pyramid is: | 1/4 cup cooked dry beans |
| "Exchange Lists for Meal Planning" was originally intended as a meal planning tool for people who have: | diabetes |
| A major purpose of the ___ ____ is to prevent chronic disease and promote health. | dietary guidelines |
| the group that is responsible for development of the DRI's is the .... | food and nutrition board |
| dietary guidelines provide helpful advice for: | making smart food choices |
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