nutrition
Carbohydrates provide _ kcal per gram
4 kcal
which of the following are major classes of nutrients
Water, Carbohydrates, and Lipids
what is the name given to the smallest living functional unit in an organism
cell
meter measures
length
the metric prefixes micro, milli, centi, deci, centi, and kilo indicate whether a measurement is a fraction or a multiple of a
liter, meter, gram
by eating a variety of nutrient dense foods, you are likely to
obtain adequate amounts of the nutrients your body needs eat a safe amount of each nutrient
a centimeter is
one hundredth of a meter
the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits is called an
phytochemical
Many ______ are antioxidants that may reduce risks of heart disease and certain cancers.
phytochemicals
how many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol
seven
what is the leading cause (risk factor) of preventable death in north america
smoking
which of the following is the #1 cause of preventable death
smoking
all foods have nutritional value
true
The nutritional needs of healthy people _ during different life stages
vary
which food listed below provides calories from only one of the macronutrients
vegetable oil
regulation of body temperature, elimination of wastes, and transportation of substances
water
soft drinks are considered empty calorie foods, but even sugar sweetened soft drinks provide
water and energy
dietary moderation can be achieved by
- Consuming food in reasonable amounts, obtaining nutrients from the food one eats
how many kilocalories is provided by 10 grams of pure alcohol
70 kilocalories
how many kcal/g do lipids contain
9
lipids contain _ kcal per gram
9
Your usual pattern of food choices is called your
diet
a gram of protein contains _ kilocalories per gram
four
if a person consumes more calories than he/she expends they will _ weight
gain
increasing the number of a doll who are at a healthy weight, reducing the number of children who are obese and increasing the calcium intake for people who are two years of age or older, or all objectives of
healthy people 2030
the leading cause of death for americans is
heart disease
By making certain dietary changes (such as decreasing fat intake), a person may _____.
lessen the severity of a disease forestall the development of certain diseases
state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished
malnutrition
what is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under and over nutrition
malnutrition
overweight and obese Americans are an example of
malnutrition overnutrition
The information we have about diet and its relationship to health is constantly changing as research becomes available
true
nuts are an example of a food that is energy dense but does not contain empty calories
true
Common usage aside, which of the following statements are technically accurate?
1 kilocalorie= 1 calorie 1 kilocalorie= 1000 calories
how many kilocalories from protein are provided from a food containing 4 grams of protein
16
which of the following foods is more energy dense
a slice of chocolate cake
choose the statements about alcohol that are true
alcohol is not a nutrient pure alcohol furnishes about 7 kcal/g alcohol provides energy
which of the following foods would be considered a provider of empty calories
alcohol, soft drinks (sugar sweetened), pastries
No specific food contains _________ the nutrients needed by the body
all of
choose products that would be considered a dietary supplement
amino acid, vitamin, mineral
how much of a nutrient needs to be consumed for it to be considered a megadose
amount of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount of the nutrient
which of the following protects cells and their components from being damaged or destroyed by exposure to certain environmental and internal factors
antioxidants
which of the following statements are true about the best way to get nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet
base or diet on a variety of whole and minimally processed foods
An energy intake greater than energy expenditure results in _____.
body fat increases
what is the second leading cause of death to americans
cancer
the six classes of nutrients
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
which term best describes a persons usual pattern of food choices
diet
a product that contains a vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other plant product, an amino acid, or a dietary substance that supplements the diet by increasing total intake is called an
dietary supplement
poor diet and physical inactivity will increase your risk of
dying prematurely
to ensure a healthy diet a person
eat a variety of nutrient dense foods to provide a safe and adequate amount of nutrients
what term describes food or beverage that is a poor source of micronutrients in relation to its energy value
empty calorie
what term describes the energy value of a food in relation to the foods weight
energy density
a nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is considered
essential
a nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body is called an _ nutrient
essential
expending more calories than you consumed will result in weight gain
false
carbohydrates provide the body with _ kcal per gram
four
poor eating habits contribute to the development of
heart disease, excess body fat, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes
a _ is a unit of heat energy needed to raise one liter of water one degree celsius
kilocalorie
most foods contain nutrients from each of the classes of food groups. which food listed below does not follow this pattern
margarine
most foods contain nutrients from each of the classes of food groups. which food listen below does not follow this pattern
margarinr
special diets prescribed for people with chronic health conditions are called
medical nutrition therapies
the term used to describe the intake of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount is a
megadose
_ is the total of all chemical processes that occur in living cells
metabolism
the sum of all the chemical processes that provide energy for the body to perform work is termed
metabolism
the standard of measurement used in nutrition is the _ system
metric
regulation of fluid balance, formation of certain chemical messengers, structural and functional components of various substances and tissues
minerals
Consuming reasonable amounts of food while obtaining enough nutrients from food is defined as dietary______.
moderation
there are _ foods that will cure cancer
no
_ is the scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses them
nutrition
_ is the study of how the body uses nutrients
nutrition
choose the food that is energy dense but provides some nutrition
nuts
in the united states what contributes to the development of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
poor diet and sedentary lifestyle
which of the following nutrients function by regulating body processes and providing energy for the body
proteins and lipids
on a food label, a calorie is really a kilocalorie
true
which of the following best describes a kilocalorie
unit describing energy content of food
all of the following provide energy except
vitamins
maintenance of immune function, production and maintenance of tissues, and protection against agents that can damage cellular components
vitamins
Which two nutrients provide no usable calories for the body?
vitamins and minerals
liter measures
volume
gram measures
weight
To achieve nutritional adequacy one should consume a variety of foods from the following food groups.
whole grains, fruits, vegetables