Nutrition Chapter 1
There are ___ kcals in 1 g of alcohol
7
Lipids contain how many kcals per gram?
9
True or False? Overweight Americans are considered malnourished?
True
Put these foods in order of highest energy density to lowest: •Whole milk •Lettuce •Butter •Chicken Breast
1. Butter 2. Whole Milk 3. Chicken Breast 4. Lettuce
How many kilocalories are in 4 g of protein?
16 kcal
How many kilocalories are in 10 g of carbohydrates?
40 kcal
True or False? Humans have no internal drive that motivates us to choose a healthy diet
True
True or False? Not all phytochemicals have beneficial effects on the body
True
True or False? To eat well, we need to learn the effects of nutrition has on our health
True
What can occur when an essential nutrient is missing from the diet?
deficiency disease
The process of metabolism includes:
eliminating waste, chemical reaction to supply energy, making proteins
Nutrients can be classified by:
essentiality, chemical composition, amount body needs
Sources of energy for your body:
fat, protein, carbohydrate, alcohol
Minerals and water do not contain carbon which makes them what kind of substances?
inorganic
A nutritionally balanced diet with nutrient-dense foods should __________ empty-calorie items
limit
The Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1944 states:
nutrient supplements and herbal products are classified as foods
What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?
nutrient-dense
Choose factors that are most likely to influence food choices: •gender •peers •religious beliefs •stature(height) •mood
peers, religious beliefs, mood
What is the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits?
phytochemicals
How many kilocalories are in 5 g of fat?
45 kcal
True or False? Humans have an innate desire to eat in a healthy manner that directs us to make appropriate food choices
False
A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means is called a(n)
element
The __________ that we receive from food (e.g. taste, texture, odor, and appearance of food) influences our food choices
sensory information
What is the #1 preventable cause of death?
smoking
The information we know about the relationship between diet and health is:
constantly evolving
Micronutrients are:
vitamins and minerals
Though ________ is required in large amounts in the body, it does not provide energy
water
Choose the nutrients that DO NOT provide energy to the body: •vitamins •minerals •alcohol •fat •protein •carbohydrate •water
vitamins, minerals, water
In 2011 what was the leading cause of death in America?
Heart disease
Carbohydrates contain how many kcals per gram?
4
The FDA determines a particular supplement presents a significant or unreasonable risk or harm, _______ the product is on the market
after
Which of the following phytochemicals could have positive health benefits? •beta-carotene •oxalic acid in rhubarb leaves •caffeine •ricin in castor beans
beta-carotene and caffeine
Which are considered macronutrients?
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
What are the organic nutrients?
carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, proteins
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins are considered organic because they contain:
carbon
What ways do grocery stores market their products?
end of aisle displays, positioning on shelves, selection of flooring materials
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? •fat-free milk •coffee •sugar-sweetened cola drink
fat-free milk
Cognitive factors that influence food choices involve the __________ process
learning
Functions of vitamin C:
maintains collagen, produces scar tissue for healing wounds, holds cells of the tiniest blood vessels together
What is a condition characterized by excess body fat, can lead to chronic health problems such as heart disease?
obesity
Poor eating habits contribute to the development of:
some types of cancer, excess body fat, heart disease, type 2 diabetes
