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Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the

Daily Values

The nutrition facts panel must provide the nutrient amounts, the ________, or both for important nutrients

Daily value

The kcalories remaining in a persons energy allowance after consuming enough nutrient dense foods to meet all nutrient needs for a day are called ______.

Discretionary

Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on ____.

Emotional comfort

The process by which bile acts on fat so that enzymes can attack the fat is known as_____.

Emulsification

What part of the GI Tract prevents a person from chocking while swallowing?

Epiglottis

What set of values is used to recommend the average kcalorie intake that maintains population groups in energy balance?

Estimated Energy Requirement

What term describes foods that contain nonutrient substance whose known action in the body is to promote well-being to a greater extent than that contributed by the foods nutrients?

Functional foods

The hormone that responds to the food in the stomach and is secreted by the stomach walls is _____.

Gastrin

What is the first major organ to receive nutrients that are absorbed into the lymph?

Heart

______, refers to the maintenance of the constant internal conditions( such as blood chemistry, temperature, and blood pressure) by the body's control systems.

Homeostasis

______. This Brian area maintains homeostasis by regulation food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue

Hypothalamus

_____, regulates between the cells of the body and collects into tiny vessels called lacteals

Lymph

Which nutrient is classified as a macronutrient?

Minerals

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat cell development?

More and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons

What is the characteristic of excess infra-abdominal fat?

Much research suggests that it is more harmful than fat in other locations

An_____ includes all of the circumstances that we encounter daily that push us towards fatness.

Obesegenic environment

The purpose of bicarbonate in the digestive process is to____.

Raise the pH of chyme

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

Select less energy-dense foods

What is a purpose of both the Recommended Dietary and Adequate Intake?

Setting nutrient goals for individuals

After swallowing, in what order does food pass through the regions of the GI tract?

Stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon

Which of the following defines central obesity?

Storage of excess fat around the trunk of the body

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

0.5-2 lbs/week

What is the AMDR for protein?

10-35%

As a general rule, what minimum number of kcalories per day is necessary to ensure nutritional adequacy in an eating plan for reducing body weight in women

1200

An individual with a BMI or less than ______ is said to be underweight

18.5

On a food label, the % daily value compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many calories daily?

2000

What is the approximate body mass index of a women who is 5"5 and 125 lbs?

21

An individual with a BMI of _____ or more is said to be obese

30

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed

35 inches

Based on the classic rule of thumb, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcalories daily for one month?​

4 lbs

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs) is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

5-10

What proportion of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?

69%

Bob consumes about 2500 kcalories per day, which is apportioned as 150 g of fat, 140 g of carbohydrate, and 150 g of protein. What would be the appropriate revisions to help Bob adjust his nutrient intake so that it matches the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges?

70 g fat, 156 g protein, 313 g carbohydrate

What is the kcalorie value of a meal supplying 110 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of protein, 20 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol?

755

The percentage of kcalories intakes for protein, fat, and carbs that are thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases are known as the _______.

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges

The presence of fat in the intestines stimulates cells of the intestinal wall to release______.

Cholecystokinin

What type of nutrient is needed by the body and must be supplied by foods?

essential nutrient

The major cause of insulin resistance is related to

excess body weight

Which food is the most calcium- dense?

fat-free milk

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

fats

Kcalories from which food would be considered part of ones discretionary kcalorie allowance?

jam

What is the most metabolically active organ?

liver

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the dancer will be heavier because she has

more muscle mass

Which food item is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?

nuts

Because obesity apparently has many causes, even in an individual, the best approach seems to be

prevention

Nutrient dense refers to foods that

provide more nutrients relative to kcalories

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?

registered dietitian

According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a

structure/function claim

What is a function of the intestinal microvilli?

Transport of nutrient molecules

When consumed on a regular basis, which food promotes healthful changes in the macroflora of the GI tract?

Yogurt

What are the principles of diet planning?

adequacy, balance, kcal control, nutrient density, moderation, variety

Which factor has the most influence on the body's metabolic rate?

amount of lean body tissue

Among the following, which has the greatest power to suppress hunger?

apples

Which hormone is the most responsible for signaling satiety as well as reducing food intake during a meal?

cholecystokinin

What is the name given to partially digested food in the stomach?

chyme

What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit group?

Vitamins A and C

Which process best describes thermogenesis?

generation of heat


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