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The definition of a ________ is the amount of heat (energy) required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree Celsius (C).
calorie
Nutrients must be consumed in a diet on a daily basis. T or F
true
Scurvy is one possible result of vitamin C deficiency. T or F
true
The stomach will reach a peak in the digestive process ________ hours after a meal and may take three to five hours to empty into the small intestine.
2
The ________ diet is often recommended to both children and adults with gastrointestinal upset.
BRAT
Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin B1 deficiency? Night blindness Anemia Beriberi Dermatosis
beriberi
A high-________ diet is recommended for patients who are overweight.
protein
All the following nutrients are essential to the metabolic process EXCEPT ________. minerals proteins water electrolytes
proteins
It takes ________ minutes for the brain to register that food has entered the system.
20
The recommended daily amount of water to be ingested is ________ 8-ounce glasses.
6-8
Proteins are necessary for all the following, EXCEPT ________. providing the framework for bones, muscles, and blood promoting growth and repair of tissues producing energy aiding in digestion
aiding in digestion
Eating slowly, in a quiet, calm manner prevents patients from ________. ingesting too many nutrients developing diabetes storing fat in the body consuming excess food and calories
consuming excess food and calories
________ are inorganic elements that are of neither animal nor plant origin. They are found throughout the body but mainly in bones and teeth and compose 5 percent of the body.
minerals
All of the following are sources of complex carbohydrates (starches) EXCEPT ________. vegetables whole grains natural sugar in fruits and vegetables citrus fruits
natural sugar in fruits and vegetables
The main source of energy from foods is carbohydrates. T or F
true
All the following nutrients provide energy EXCEPT ________. carbohydrates fats vitamins proteins
vitamins
Which of the following is NOT one of the sources of simple carbohydrates (simple sugars)? Natural sugar in fruits and vegetables Honey Refined table sugar Citrus fruit
citrus fruit
All the following provide a source of vitamin D EXCEPT ________. dried legumes sunlight fortified milk liver
dried legumes
Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen in virtually all tissues, but mainly in the stomach and fat. T or F
false
All the following are specific enzymes that are required to maintain metabolism EXCEPT ________. fats amino acids vitamins carbohydrates
fats
Which of the following foods (when eaten) would generate the most energy (i.e., calories)? Fats Carbohydrates Proteins Sugars
fats
A BRAT diet would include all the following foods EXCEPT ________. raisins bananas applesauce toast
raisins
Fiber, a form of carbohydrate, is often referred to as ________.
roughage
Hydrogenation turns liquid unsaturated fat into ________ by adding hydrogen.
solid fat
All the following are a type of trace mineral EXCEPT ________. zinc iron iodine sulfur
sulfur
All the following are considered accessory organs that provide essential enzymes for digestion through their secretions EXCEPT ________. the liver the gallbladder the salivary glands the stomach
the stomach
Complex carbohydrates are considered ideal foods for a healthy diet, because they are generally low in fat, high in fiber, and a good source for vitamins and minerals. T or F
true
Night blindness is a symptom of ________ deficiency.
vitamin A
It is important for all patients to be able to ________. adapt a healthy diet into their cultural system incorporate processed meats increase their intake of all types of fat avoid certain fruits and vegetables
adapt a healthy diet into their cultural system
A ________ contains no seasonings or fibers that are irritating. This diet is prescribed for patients who have gastrointestinal problems and allergies.
bland diet