Nutrition Exam 1
A serving of food contains 15 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies
117 kcal
A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, how many kcal does a serving of this food provide?
126
According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, healthy people who are less than 51 years of age and are not African American should limit their sodium intake to ____ mg/day.
2300
The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide ___ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.
3
How much water are we made up of?
70-80%
23. Which of the following statements is true?
A person who regularly consumes more than the UL for a nutrient is likely to develop the nutrient's toxicity disorder.
What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency") for your cells?
ATP
Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of under nutrition?
Alcoholics
________ are used to measure the amount of energy intake.
Calories
A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g of fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about serving of the food?
Carbohydrate provides the most food energy
What are the macro nutrients?
Carbs,proteins, and fats
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?
DVs
29. Which of the following statements is true?
Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.
Which of the following recommendations is an overarching concept of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 ____ are unhealthy and should be consumed in limited amounts
Keeps trans fat as low as possible.
Which of the following statements is true?
Most foods contain more than one nutrient.
Which of the following statements is true?
Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.
34. Which of the following statements is true?
Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.
Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?
Protein
The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the ____ for the vitamin.
RDA
Which of the following menu items is referred to as an "empty - calorie" food?
Sugar - sweetened soft drinks
32. Which of the following statements is true?
The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufactures to market their products as cures for diseases.
22. Which of the following statements is true?
The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons.
To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macro-nutrients, cells require
amino acids
Food guides generally do not group ____ with diary foods.
eggs
Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar - sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. According to Myplate, these drinks should be classified as
empty calories
Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?
gastric juice
Tamika's 52 year old father died as a result of a condition that is leading cause of death in the United States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from
heart disease
The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of
kilocalories
The ratio of vitamins and minerals to calories is called ____
nutrient density
Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?
pancreas
According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a
risk factor
Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the United States?
smoking cigarettes
A nutrient requirement is
the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a particular level of nutritional health
Metabolism is
the total of all chemical changes that occur in cells
During the past two months, theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, theresa should be tested for
ulcerative colitis
Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?
Carbohydrates
carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have ulcerative colitis.
Colon cancer
Diet refers to a person's
Usual pattern of food choices
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't supply any energy for the human body?
Vitamin C
What are the micro nutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?
Water
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't provide any energy for the human body?
Water
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?
Whole - grain cereal
