NSC 170 Chapter 1

How many centimeters are in a meter

100

How many kilocalories are there in pure alcohol

7 kcal

Examples of non nutrients

alcohol, phytochemicals, caffeine

in general, because they are concentrated sources of energy, high fat foods are

energy dense

risk factors that contribute to health problems include

environment, family history, age

organic nutrients include

lipids, carbs, and vitamins

Macronutrients

lipids, carbs, proteins

What is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under- and over nutrition

malnutrition

A dietary supplement is a produce that contains

minerals, amino acids, vitamins

lipid

necessary for absorption of fat soluble vitamins

Life sustaining chemicals found in foods are called

nutrients

Which of the following would provide the best source of phytochemicals

onions, apples, oats

processing treatments that can make foods safer and more convenient to eat include

peeling and heating

What factors are most likely to influence food choice

peers, mood, religious beliefs

What is the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits

phytochemicals

personal characteristic that increases a persons chances of developing a disease is called a

risk factor

what is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US?

smoking

Examples of life threatening and chronic diseases that result from a poor diet

stroke, diabetes, heart disease

The most natural and economical way to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals is to base your diet on a _______ of whole foods

variety

What nutrient comprises the smallest percentage of the total body fat of a healthy man or woman

vitamins

empty calorie foods are not a good source of

vitamins or minerals

Which of the following nutrients are considered essential 1. water 2. glucose 3. iron

water, glucose, and iron

Nutrition toxicity may result from

taking supplements, eating large amounts of foods that are fortified