HEA chap 5

According to the CDC, food poisoning sickens how many Americans yearly? -1 in 3 -1 in 6 -1 in 10 -1 in 20

1 in 6

the human body needs a total of __________ vitamins for maintenance of body systems and general wellness. -5 -7 -9 -13

13

are stored in limited quantities in the body, mainly as glycogen are the best energy source for intense exercise

Carbohydrates

Which of the following is true about the quality of protein? -Proteins from fruits and vegetables are generally high-quality proteins. -Animal foods tend to be more concentrated in protein than plant foods, but the quality of the protein does not differ between animal and plant foods. -Proteins from foods of animal origin are generally high-quality proteins. -Proteins from plants and plant products are generally high-quality proteins.

Proteins from foods of animal origin are generally high-quality proteins

What is the most common source of food-borne illness that the FDA food safety rules are trying to prevent? -bacterial infection -genetic alteration of foods -chemical contamination -radiation contamination

bacterial infections

According to the video, the palm of your hand can be used to visualize an appropriate serving size for which two macronutrients? -dairy and protein -carbohydrates and protein -vegetables and dairy -fruits and vegetables

carbohydrates and protein

Which of the following foods would provide the highest quality protein in the smallest portion size? -corn -milk -chicken breast -beans

chicken breast

Which of the following foods provides a moderate amount of protein per serving? -corn -shrimp -egg -oranges

corn

___ can develop very quickly when exercising in hot weather conditions.

dehydration

___ nutrients cannot be synthesized by the human body, but are required for optimal functioning. Therefore, they must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids are prime examples.

essential

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are ___; they do not readily dissolve in water. If they are excessively consumed, they are stored in the body and may accumulate in toxic levels.

fat soluble

___are the type of lipids found most abundantly in our diets. -fats -grains -carbohydrates -starch

fats

pad the organs from injury provide the most calories per gram

fats

This is found naturally in grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and seeds and is NOT digestible. -fiber -vitamin A -zinc -carbohydrate

fiber

The new food safety rules proposed by the FDA are to completely prevent ___ -obesity risk -food-borne illness -cancer risk from foods -type 2 diabetes

food-borne illness

Which of the following foods would have the lowest amount of protein per serving? -beans -fruits -grains -milk

fruits

___ are simple sugars; simple sugars can be found in dairy food, fruits, and vegetables, but also in sweetened treats and drinks.

glucose and fructose

Typically, proteins from plant sources are ___.

incomplete

Genetics, hormones, environment, and level of physical activity are factors that ___ -lead to weight gain -influence weight management -result in increased muscle strength -ensure a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

influence weight management

Dr. Richard Besser stated that Congress must fund what specific action to make sure new food preparation rules are followed by manufacturers? -federal tax breaks for companies for safe food manufacturing or preparation -money rewards paid to companies for safe food manufacturing or preparation -financial fines against companies for not properly manufacturing or preparing safe food -inspections of companies manufacturing or preparing foods

inspections of companies manufacturing or preparing foods

You consume macronutrients (water, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) in large quantities as opposed to ___ (vitamins and minerals), which you consume in small quantities.

micronutrients

Dietary fiber can be found only in ___ foods. Among other roles, it assists in moving food through the digestive system, delays absorption of certain nutrients, and absorbs water and, thus, softens the stool.

plant

One negative factor related to eating restaurant meals is lean protein options are usually not available -vegetarian options are usually not available -portions are usually large -eating out is less expensive than eating at home

portions are usually large

are crucial for repairing muscles can serve as enzymes

proteins

___ are also called "body builders" due to their functions within the body; ___ are the building blocks of proteins.

proteins ; amino acids

The new FDA food safety rules require testing as the food leaves the field, processing food at high temperatures, covering stored food, and ___ -retesting food before sending to stores -packaging all foods in plastic containers -wrapping all foods in protective paper -freezing food to prevent spoilage

retesting food before sending to stores

___ are solid at room temperature and typically originated from animal sources like meat and dairy.

saturated fats

Which of the following plant foods have the highest quality of protein? -peanut butter -tofu -rice -whole wheat bread

tofu

Which of the following are three of the six major classes of nutrients found in food? -sugars, simple carbohydrates, and complex carbohydrates -water, vitamins, and protein -trans fats, saturated fats, and -monounsaturated fats vitamins, minerals, and micro-nutrients

water, vitamins, and protein

The video states that one of the larger problems contributing to the obesity epidemic is ___ -Americans are increasing their levels of physical activity -we tend to eat what we are served -advances have been made in food processing to enable longer storage times Americans are eating more nutrient-dense food

we tend to eat what we are served

Eating __________ at breakfast will give you some complex carbohydrates. -whole grain bread -juice -eggs -bacon

whole grain bread