GeneraL Nutrition - Ch. 1 and CH.2

A grain product that retains its original content of nutrients and fiber is a(n) ___________.

whole grain food

2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the elimination of all oils when planning diets.

FALSE

A cohort research design involves collecting data from individuals once at a specific time and location.

FALSE

A hypothesis is a definite conclusion that a scientist reaches after extensive research.

FALSE

A primary deficiency occurs when the body is unable to efficiently use the nutrients consumed.

FALSE

Anthropometric measurements provide information about specific nutrients.

FALSE

Because broccoli is such a nutritious vegetable, consuming 2 1⁄2 cups daily provides all the necessary nutrients for healthy eating.

FALSE

Diet-planning principles and dietary guidelines are primarily meant to be used when eating out.

FALSE

Food labels present nutrient information based on one serving and, therefore, must identify the size of a serving.

FALSE

Having a risk factor for a disease means that the disease will occur.

FALSE

Minerals are considered organic in nature.

FALSE

Nutrient claims, health claims, and structure-function claims are interchangeable and mean the same thing on food labels.

FALSE

Nutrient recommendations represent optimal intakes for all individuals.

FALSE

Of the energy-yielding nutrients, protein has the highest number of calories per gram.

FALSE

One of the key recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to avoid dark-green vegetables.

FALSE

Refined grain products w/ nutrients added back are just as nutritous as whole-grain products.

FALSE

The Dietary Guidelines refrain from making recommendations about exercise because physical activity is not relevant to a person's diet.

FALSE

The MyPlate icon divides a plate into four equally sized sections of food groups.

FALSE

The recommended intake for a nutrient should be thought of as the minimum amount that an individual should consume for nutrient.

FALSE

While reading a research article, you note a phrase that states that "individuals who exercise more will lose weight easier." How would you categorize this statement?

Hypothesis

Malnutrition occurs when a person recieves an excess or deficiency of food enregy or nutrient intake or an imbalance of nutrients.

TRUE

On food labels, the serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts panel reflect typical eating habits, not recommended portions.

TRUE

The human body is made of compounds similar to those found in foods.

TRUE

Four of the following food items are members of the vegetable food group. Which is the exception?

avocados

Nutrient recommendations ________ .

are not minimum requirements, and may not represent optimal intakes for all individuals

A label of a food that provides 15% of the daily value of a given nutrient per serving can carry a claim about that nutrient that says ______.

"good source of "

What food quantity provides the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of oil?

1 tbsp of low-fat mayonnaise

What food serving is equivalent to 1 oz of grains?

1/2 cup of cooked rice

Which of the following pieces if information would NOT be part of a person's health history?

Current height and weight

How many cups per day would be needed to meet the dietary recommendations for the fruit group for an individual on 2000 kcal diet?

2 cups

What is the estimated energy need for a sedentary female who us 19-25 yr old?

2000 kcal/day

A person eats 8 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat and 4 grams of alcohol. What is the total energy value (in calories) from these stated amounts?

214 Kilocalories

What fat measurement corresponds to low-fat ice-cream?

3 grams or less per 1/2 cup

Four of the following eating patterns adhere to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which pattern is the exception?

A healthy diet includes drinking alcohol in moderation.

In a recent nutritional assessment, ten-year-old Gabby shows higher than average weight and height measurements in comparison to others in her age and gender group. What type of assessment provided these results?

Anthropometric data

What is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and gender group?

EAR

Legumes contribute some of the same key nutrients as meats, poultry, and seafood.

TRUE

A subclinical deficiency is the stage at which the body begins to use up its stores of nutrient.

TRUE

Which class of nutrients does NOT contain carbon?

Minerals

Ranking foods based on their nutrient composition is known as ___________.

Nutrient Profiling

A measure of the nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides is known as ________ .

Nutrient deficiency

Added sugars do not include the naturally occurring sugars found in fruits and milk products.

TRUE

Healthy Eating Index can be used to measure how well a diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines.

TRUE

Aretha's health history indicates that she may be anemic because she is excreting too much iron. What type of deficiency does this suggest?

Secondary deficiency

High fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference.

TRUE

In most cases, meeting nutrient recommendations can be done by eating diets composed of a variety of foods.

TRUE

Aretha's blood and urine tests at a recent checkup show that her levels of iron are low. She is surprised by the results, because she doesn't have any of the symptoms associated with low iron, such as fatigue and headaches. Why type of deficiency does this suggest?

Subclinical

A 2000-kcalorie diet is considered about right for sedentary younger women, active older women, and sedentary older men.

TRUE

In order to establish an RDA for a nutrient the EAR must be established first.

TRUE

Which study is most likely to use a cohort research design?

Tracking a group of individuals who eat low-fat diets every six months over a 2-yr time frame.

Which value can specify the point at which a nutrient could become toxic?

UL

What diet - planning principle calls for eating different foods from within the same food group?

Variety

The original food label must present the "% daily value" for vitamins _____.

a and c

What aspect of food choice is particularly important for professionals who help others plan healthy data?

cultural competence

A food that is labeled "fat-free" contains

less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving and no added fat

The RDA is most useful for which group?

healthy people

Which substance is found in the largest amount in both food products and human beings.

water

Which of the following statements regarding risk factors for disease is accurate?

risk factors tend to cluster

Which statement applies to the health status of vegetarians on average?

they have a lower rate of cancer