Facs nutrition quiz 1 study set

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---helps in the prevention of tooth decay.

fluorine

A young ---is most likely to be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.

woman

Pasta is a protein.

false

Starch is bad for you.

false

Your body stores--to use as energy later

fat

If you are constipated, you should eat

fiber

Breakfast should provide ___________ percentage of our daily nutrients.

25 percent 1/4

A teenager should drink ________ cups of milk a day to maintain healthy bone density.

3

Complete proteins are found in

animal foods

Vitamins that are not stored in the body and need to be consumed everyday are:

water soluble

If you need to repair tissue, you should eat

proteins

A deficiency in the following can cause:Vitamin A:Vitamin D:Vitamin C:Vitamin B1:Vitamin B12:

Vitamin A: loss of vision.Vitamin D: faulty deposit of calcium in bones and teeth, that leads to rickets.Vitamin C: scurvy, infected and bleeding gums, painful joints.Vitamin B1: damages nerves, heart, and circulation.Vitamin B12: causes blood loss.

Lack of iodine can cause enlargement of the ________ gland.

Thyroid

Dietary food guidelines apply to children ages __________ and up.

2

A child's serving size should be __________ the size of an adult's.

2/3

Vitamin -- is found in dark green and yellow vegetables.

A

---can affect a persons nutrient needs.

Activity, Growth rate, Weight

Vitamin -- helps promote digestion.

B

Vitamin -- is found in meat and whole grains .

B

Vitamin -- helps keep teeth and gums healthy.

C

Vitamin -- helps resist infection.

C

Vitamin -- is found in citrus fruits.

C

Define convenience foods.

Convenience foods are normally very easy to make and already prepared. Instant noodles, instant mashed potatoes, a box of cookie mix are convenience foods.

Milk is a good source of vitamin

D

Vitamin -- is important for strong bones and teeth.

D

Vitamin -- is the "sunshine" vitamin.

D

Vitamin --helps the oxygen in the body from destroying nutrients.

E

---are three good sources of calcium.

Fish, Milk, spinach

Define obesity.

Obesity is the state of being excessively fat. It is defined as body weight more than 20 percent of what the persons weight should be.

---keeps the right amount of fluid in and around the cells.

Potassium, Sodium, Chlorine

What is the primary function of Vitamin K?

The primary function of Vitamin K is to help clot the blood.

Define the term trace minerals.

The term trace minerals are iron, iodine, and fluorine. Trace minerals are found in small amounts in our bodies.

Bone growth is made possible by

calcium, phosphorous

If you are low on energy, you should eat

carbohydrates

vitamins that can be stored in the body

fat soluble vitamins

Three of the 6 vital nutrients your body needs to stay healthy are

fat,water,protein

---help your body use vitamins A, D, E and K.

fats

Diabetics do not make normal use of ___________.

glucose

Vitamins are substances needed by the body for

growth

Thyroid activity is dependent on

iodine

---helps in the prevention of anemia.

iron

Functioning red blood cells need

iron

Incomplete proteins are found in

plant foods

A vegan might lack enough _________ in her diet.

protein

Iodized-- is a good source of iodine

salt

Persons with high blood pressure should avoid ___________.

salt

Fast foods are often high in ___________.

sodium

Good nutrition means eating a healthy diet.

true

The amount of carbohydrates needed each day depends on a person's level of activity.

true

The foods we need the most are the largest portion size on the plate.

true

Too little water can cause kidney damage.

true

Vegetables contain complex carbohydrates.

true

Your friend may need more nutrients and energy than you do.

true


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