Nutrition Ch 1 & 2

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How many kcalories does a gram of carbohydrate contain?

4 kcal/g

All information and health claims found on the internet are based on thorough scientific research. True/False?

False

What is a major criticism of the use of the MyPlate educational tool?

It treats all foods within a single group the same and it does not give examples of healthier choices within the food groups

Which nutrient does not provide energy (calories) to the body?

Minerals

"Oatmeal can help reduce cholesterol" is an example of what type of food label claim? a) Nutrient Claim b) Health claim c) Structure-function claim d) Ingredient claim

b) Health claim

All of the following are examples of functional foods EXCEPT a) tomatoes b) regular oatmeal c) regular white bread d) calcium-fortified juice

c) regular white bread

The 5 most common causes of death in the U.S. are

heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, stroke, and accidents

Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as

moderation

What is an indicator of which food provides the most nutrients for the least kcalories?

nutrient density

The goal of Healthy People is to

set goals for the nation's health over the next 10 years

Meat replacements consumed by vegetarians are usually made of

soy protein

What are the principles of diet-planning?

Adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety

Minerals yield (provide) energy. True/False?

False

What is not a part of the UDSA food group?

Sugar

When discussion nutrition, the term diet refers to the food and beverages that we consume. True/False?

True

Choose the information that must be included on a Nutrition Facts Food Label. Choose all that apply. a) Calories b) Vitamin E c) Total Fat d) Total Carbohydrates

a) calories c) total fat d) total carbohydrates

Which of the following is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns? a) chicken b) bacon c) bakes potatoes d) sweet potatoes

a) chicken

Which of the following is NOT one of the six classes of nutrients? a) Fiber b) Protein c) Minerals d) Vitamins

a) fiber

Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient? a) iron b) protein c) alcohol d) carbohydrate

a) iron

Which of the following is an example of a macronutrient? a) Protein b) Calcium c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D

a) protein


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