NTRI Exam 1

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kilocalories and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ___ of the total energy is provided by fat. A. 19% B. 15% C. 2% D.9%

A. 19% 30 grams of fat x 9 kcal/g = 270 kcal from fat 270 kcal from fat/ 1400 total kcal= 0.19

Which of the following is NOT a class of essential nutrients? A. Alcohol B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Minerals

A. Alcohol

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing ht risk of cancer? A. Phytochemicals B. Beta blockers C. Deoxidizers D. Free radicals

A. Phytochemicals

The acronym RDA stands for A. Recommended Dietary Allowance B. recommended daily allowance C. required dietary allowance D. required daily allowance

A. Recommended Dietary Allowance

The term "daily values" on a food label refers to A. a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. B. RDAs C. minimum requirement D. AIs

A. a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard

Where does digestion begin? A. mouth B. stomach C. esophagus D. small intestine

A. mouth

Which of the following is NOT true about water? A. provides energy B. provides a way to transport nutrients and wastes C. by-product of cell chemical reactions D. dietary need of approx 9-13 cups per day

A. provides energy

Absorption of nutrients by intestinal cells occurs by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT: A. sustained absorption B. passive absorption C. active absorption D. facilitated absorption

A. sustained absorption

The RDAs for nutrients are set A. to cover the needs of 97%-98% of the population B. based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional status C. by the FDA for food labeling purposes D. based on a person's height and weight

A. to cover the needs of 97-98% of the population

Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients? A. Lipids supply 7 kilocalories per gram B. Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcal/gran C. Alcohol supplies 9 kcal/gram D. Lipids and alcohol supply 9 kcal/gram

B. carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcal/gram

A healthy eating pattern limits how much added sugars? A. less than 20% of cal/day B. less than 10% of cal/day C. less than 5% of cal/day D. less than 1% of cal//day

B. less than 10% of cal/day

Most chemical digestion takes place in the ___. A. stomach B. small intestine C. pancreas D. large intestine

B. small intestine

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs? A. Desirable nutrition B. Balanced nutrition C. Undernutrition D. Inferior nutrition

C. Undernutrition

What statement is not contained in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans? A. focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount B. limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake C. Emphasize consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole-grains, fat-free and low-fat milk products D. follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan

C. emphasize consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole-grains, fat-free and low-fat milk products

The ____ system is made up of several glands that act in the regulation of metabolism, reproduction, water balance, and many other functions. A. cardiovascular B. urinary C. endocrine D. lymphatic

C. endocrine

When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means olive oil is__. A. the second ingredient by alphabetical listing. B. just one of the ingredients present in the sauce C. the second most abundant ingredient by weight D. the second most abundant ingredient by volume

C. the second most abundant ingredient by weight

A function of the large intestine is to absorb... A. fats and proteins B. vitamins and minerals C. water and minerals D. proteins and carbohydrates

C. water and minerals

Which statement best describes nutrient density? A. choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing" B. Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day C. Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't over consume nutrient sources D. Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories

D. Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kcal

Most stomach ulcers are caused by ____ infection. A. Clostridium botulinum B. Salmonella C. E. coli D. Helicobacter pylori

D. Helicobacter pylori

What sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine? A. Pyloric B. Esophageal C. Anal D. Ileocecal

D. Ileocecal

One cup of apple juice has 111 kcal and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kilocalories and 124 m of Vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density? A. Apple juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than orange juice B. To get adequate vitamin C while watching kcal intake, it would be better to consume apple juice than orange juice C. Apple juice provides more vitamin C per kilocalorie than OJ D. OJ is more nutrient dense fro vitamin C than apple juice

D. OJ is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice

The essential nutrients A. must be consumed at every meal B. are required fro infants but not adults C. can be made in the body when they are needed D. cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health

D. cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health

The RDAs for nutrients generally are A. the minimum amounts the average adult male requires B. more than twice the requirements C. designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population D. designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people

D. designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people

Which of the following measures does NOT assess nutritional status? A. dietary analysis B. biochemical evaluation C. clinical evaluation D. psychoanalysis

D. psychoanalysis

Nutrition is A. the practice of eating only healthy foods B. the use of dietary supplements to cure diseases C. the study of diet and disease patterns among various populations D. the science that links foods to health and disease

D. the science that links food to health and disease