Introduction to Nutrition Milestone 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition

You weigh 232 pounds. How many kilograms is that?

105.45 kilograms

A label that claims to be "calorie free" can have up to __________ calories per serving.

5

At least __________ of the grains you eat should be whole grains.

50%

Which meal has the most calories?

A meal with 10 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat

Your lunch consists of a kale salad with sauteed shrimp, grated parmesan cheese, and green olives. Additionally, you have a fruit cup with a drizzle of honey. Which Healthy Food Style Pattern would this most fit into?

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern

The DASH diet is meant to help treat what medical condition?

Hypertension

Which of the following is true regarding nutrition claims?

The broader the nutrition claims, the less likely they are to be true.

You have been consuming a lot of spinach lately. You wonder if eating too much Vitamin K is harmful. Which value would you need to evaluate?

UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)

What is another term for energy-dense?

empty calories

A research study is being conducted in your state to determine how frequently type 2 diabetes occur in teenagers, and what factors are present for those with the disease. What sort of research study is this an example of?

epidemiological study

When building a healthy diet, try to make sure you include at least half of your plate with __________.

fruits and vegetables

If someone is experiencing brittle nails and hair, it's possible they are experiencing a __________ toxicity.

mineral

Our tastes change as we grow older; the preference for __________ increases.

sweetness