CH. 1

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today's Americans eat more ____ than in 1970.

poultry

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?

Fat-free milk

Which of the following statements is true?

Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

sugar-sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following statements is true?

An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

117

A recipe made from foods with these nutrients: 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 40 g of protein, 235 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. How many kcal does the entire product of this recipe provide?

1550

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat, 18 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

Fat provides the most food energy.

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

Iron

Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?

Tuberculosis