NSC 170 Chapter 1
How many centimeters are in a meter
100
How many kilocalories are there in pure alcohol
7 kcal
Examples of non nutrients
alcohol, phytochemicals, caffeine
in general, because they are concentrated sources of energy, high fat foods are
energy dense
risk factors that contribute to health problems include
environment, family history, age
organic nutrients include
lipids, carbs, and vitamins
Macronutrients
lipids, carbs, proteins
What is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under- and over nutrition
malnutrition
A dietary supplement is a produce that contains
minerals, amino acids, vitamins
lipid
necessary for absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Life sustaining chemicals found in foods are called
nutrients
Which of the following would provide the best source of phytochemicals
onions, apples, oats
processing treatments that can make foods safer and more convenient to eat include
peeling and heating
What factors are most likely to influence food choice
peers, mood, religious beliefs
What is the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits
phytochemicals
personal characteristic that increases a persons chances of developing a disease is called a
risk factor
what is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US?
smoking
Examples of life threatening and chronic diseases that result from a poor diet
stroke, diabetes, heart disease
The most natural and economical way to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals is to base your diet on a _______ of whole foods
variety
What nutrient comprises the smallest percentage of the total body fat of a healthy man or woman
vitamins
empty calorie foods are not a good source of
vitamins or minerals
Which of the following nutrients are considered essential 1. water 2. glucose 3. iron
water, glucose, and iron
Nutrition toxicity may result from
taking supplements, eating large amounts of foods that are fortified