SCI 002 Introduction to Nutrition

A female that has a sedentary job who does not engage in any physical activity would have which Physical Activity factor?

1

A female client you are working with weighs 56 kilograms. How many pounds is that?

123 lbs

Your breakfast has 10 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein. How many total calories does your breakfast contain?

130 —-Fat has 9 calories per gram and protein has 4 calories per gram. 10 grams of fat x 9 calories per gram = 90. 10 grams of protein x 4 calories per gram = 40. 90 + 40 = 130 total calories.

Most food labels are created for an average diet of __________ calories per day.

2,000

A large cheeseburger gives you 30 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 15 grams of protein. Calculate the calories in this.

450

When building a healthy diet, which should be considered in relation to grains?

At least half of your grains should be whole grains.

Which of the following web address endings represents reliable nutrition advice from an internet source? a.) .health b.) .net c.) .edu d.) .com

C

Which of the following would fall into the Key Recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Consumption of saturated fats that were less than 10% of daily intake

Which food group would provide the most potassium?

Fruits

Which of the following is true of nutrition research?

New findings are constantly changing our recommendations for healthy living.

Poultry and seafood belong to the __________ food group.

Protein

Which breakfast would fall into the Healthy Vegetarian Pattern?

Raisin bran, milk, coffee, half and half, whole grain toast with one scrambled egg

How are nutrient-dense foods an important part of a healthy diet?

They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

Why are essential nutrients termed "essential"?

They must be supplied by our diets because our bodies can't make them.

Choosing foods that do not have __________ can improve your cholesterol

Trans-fat

Which of the follow steps of the scientific method is when you would make an educated guess about what would happen in an experiment?

hypothesis

Water, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are all considered __________.

macronutrients

Which of the following terms means "feeling full or satisfaction of appetite"?

satiety

How many calories come from carbohydrates from a diet that has 2,200 calories, of which 50% are carbs?

1,100 If half of the calories come from carbs in a 2,200 calorie diet, then you would simply divide 2,200 by 2= 1,100 calories.

A male that rides their bike 30 minutes each day would get which physical activity factor?

1.11

What is necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production?

Protein

In general, which taste do humans prefer?

Sweetness

A study is conducted on if vitamin C makes people sleep longer. One group gets vitamin C, the other group does not. The group that gets vitamin C is known as the what?

Experiment group

What factors are considered "primary" reasons for selecting certain foods?

Taste and hunger

For breakfast, you have scrambled eggs with shredded cheese, a glass of orange juice, and a piece of whole grain toast. Which could you add to your meal to ensure you have an item from every food group?

shredded spinach for your scrambled eggs

If Mary eats a bowl of 18 chips with one serving being 9 chips, how many grams of fat will she consume?

10 (total fat is 5g, servings is 2 so 5x2=10g)

You are making a daily meal plan and want to be aware of your sodium level. What level should you try to stay below for your daily sodium intake?

2,300mg

You have one and a half cups of vanilla ice cream. How many portions is that?

3 Each portion of ice cream is half a cup. Therefore, one and half cups is 3 portions.

How many total cups are in this product? 4 servings per container Serving size 1 cup

4 Each serving is one cup. There are 4 servings in this product so 4 total cups.

The bag of pretzels you ate has 10 grams of carbohydrates. How many calories from carbohydrates would you have eaten in those 10 grams?

40- We know that there are 4 calories per gram in carbohydrates and proteins and 9 calories per gram in fat. Therefore, 10 grams x 4 calories each = 40 calories.

In order for nutrition information to be considered trustworthy, it must be science-based, peer-reviewed, and what else? a.) Replicable b.) Supported by a popular influencer c.) Published d.) Tied to a supplement

A

MyPlate consists of the following five food groups: fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and __________.

Grains

Which of the following foods would be considered the most nutrient-dense?

Grapes

Why should we avoid highly processed foods as part of a healthy diet?

Highly processed foods add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

You can generally trust nutritional information that comes from qualified professionals. What credential is given to a nutrition expert that must complete a specialized degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or another related science?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Which of the following is considered a micronutrient?

Vitamin D

Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?

carbohydrates