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A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid eating solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

DRIs

microbes that develop peptic ulcers

H. pylori

To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

a "margin of safety" amount

which is true?

a diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods

diet refers to

a persons normal food choices

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of (50%!)of healthy people in a particular population.

Antonio has severe heartburn. To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer, his physician recommended that he

avoid overeating during meals

what is the smallest functional unit in an organism

cell

For people who are over 4 years of age, the Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g/day. A serving of _____ would be a low source of added sugars.

cereal that contains 2.5 g of added sugars

consumed in amounts as low as possible

cholesterol

the stomach

churns food, mixing it with gastric juice

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

colon cancer

a good source of phytochemicals

fresh blueberries

the tolerable upper limit for a nutrient is the

highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.

which nutrient is a micro nutrient?

iron

organ that produces bile

liver

Marcus has an infection that interferes with the functioning of his villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.

lose weight rapidly

not a major food group of myplate

oils

what is composed of tissues that have related functions

organ

sunflower seeds in what group

protein foods

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

seeds and nuts

a preventable lifestyle choice to prevent cancer

smoking cigarettes

digesting food begins in

the mouth

a nutrient requirement is

the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined 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 collitis

For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts, he doesn't have any energy, and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for _____.

ulcerative collitis

kidney and bladder are part of what system

urinary

nutrient that doesnt supply energy for the human body

vitamin c

a nutrient that doesnt provide any energy for the body

water

most nutrient dense per serving?

whole grain bread

Carbs contain how many calories per gram

4

Protein provides ___ calories per gram.

4 kcal/g

which statement is true

Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 oz of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.

117

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to less than _____ mg/day.

2300

According to MyPlate, Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily. She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk. How much plain yogurt can she eat to meet her plan's recommendation for milk and milk products?

3 cups

alcohol is considered a macronutrient but does provide ___ calories per gram

7

Fat provides ___ calories per gram.

9

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? Multiple Choice ULs AIs RDAs DVs

DVs

Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. Correct If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients, you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. Daily Values have been established for each nutrient. Daily Values are nutrient recommendations that are based on the EERs for adults.

Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who need to boost their nutrient intakes. Which of the following is a dietary standard that he is likely to use to develop the new formula?

RDAs

Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to display structure/function claims on package labels. Incorrect The FDA has established Daily Values for nonnutrient dietary supplements. The FDA must review every health-related claim before a dietary supplement manufacturer can display the claim on a label. The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.

The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.

Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons. Correct If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day, you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. Registered dietitians use MyPlate as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. Registered dietitians use Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets.

The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons.

While in college, Rachael gained several pounds of body fat. She wants to use the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to achieve a healthy body weight. According to these guidelines, she should

become more physically active

primary function of digestive system

breakdown of food into nutrients

leading cause of death related to dietary

cancer

not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

colon

primary function of respiratory system is

exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

nutrient that provides energy for humans

fat

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving? Grape drink Olive oil French fries Fat-free milk

fat free milk

accessory organ of digestive system that stores bile

gallbladder

Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing

gastroesophageal reflux disease.

a rich source of phytochemicals

grapes

Amanda is a three-year-old who has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas. Based on this information, she

has difficulty digesting food

second segment of the small intestine

jejunum

what is classified as an oil

mayonaise

chewing food is

mechanical digestion

popular supplement among american adults

melatonin

the sum of all chemical reactions is our cells

metabolism

which statement is true

most foods contain more than one nutrient

Before she shops for groceries, Terry plans several nutritionally adequate daily menus for her family. Which of the following guides is the best menu-planning tool for her to use?

myplate

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

peptic ulcers

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

peristalsis

provides energy for humans

protein

contains a lot of empty calories

sugar sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice Because margarine is a substitute for butter, it is classified as a dairy food. Most food guides classify milk in the protein foods group. Most food guides include cream as a member of the dairy foods group. Avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils.

avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils

Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?

When a person's diet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.

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

When following recipes, Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats. Which of the following fats should she use?

safflower oil

A team of scientists determines that 50% of healthy women who are between 19 and 30 years of age need 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder. Based on this information, the

scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin

chyme is

semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach.

a risk factor for heart disease

smoking cigarettes

Robin reads Nutrition Facts panels on packaged foods to choose nutrient-dense products. By reading the panels, she is able to determine the amount of _____ in a serving of a food.

sodium