Nutrition 1-10

The first step in the scientific method is to

Make observations that generate questions

Approximately ____ of individuals experiencing symptoms from Covid-19 report that they cannot smell and/or taste food.

40 %

Foods that are "high fiber" supply ______ or more of fiber per serving.

5 grams

Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

All of these are correct

Which of the following foods is NOT usually responsible for causing allergic response?

Carrots and celery

Alpha-linolenic acid is a precursor for _____, important for eicosanoid synthesis.

Docosahexaenoic acid

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

Fat-free milk

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Flaxseeds

Most Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of _____.

Fruits

Which of the following cells of the large intestine secrete mucus?

Goblet cells

Which of the following is NOT included in the Healthy People report?

International goals and measurable objectives to guide evidence-based policies.

Which of the following is a micronutirent.

Iron

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day. On average, her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day. Based on this information, which of the following statements describes Maria's diet?

Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR

Jevinvio has type 2 diabetes, and he does not control his blood glucose levels well. As a result of his lack of control, which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Numbness and tingling in hands and feet

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

Pancreas

A group of nutrition researchers interviews 100 adults who have heart disease to determine whether there is an association between consuming diets low in fiber during adolescence and developing heart disease in adulthood. This study is an example of a ________ study.

Retrospective

For lunch today Quentin ate a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, a small bag of pretzels, and an apple. He also drank a 20-fluid ounce orange-flavored sports drink. Which component of his lunch would be considered a source of empty calories?

Sports drink

Which of the following statements is true?

The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.

Which of the following statements is true?

The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

A _______ reaction is one in which the nitrogen-containing group of one amino acid is transferred to another substance (such as a Kreb's Cycle intermediate) to make a nonessential amino acid.

Transamination

Avi's salivary glands do not secrete amylase. As a result of his condition, his mouth cannot ________.

begin starch digestion.

Having a control group enables researchers to

compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid ______.

consuming foods that contain gluten.

A refined grain product that has iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ______.

enriched

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical sturctures.

fatty acids

Lactose is the disaccharide in

milk

Bees are important to the food supply as they help pollinate at least ______ of the plants used to produce food consumed across the globe.

one-third

Each of the following foods is considered a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids except _____.

pork

An online magazine article about weight-loss diets includes false information about the process of digestion that uses scientific-sounding terms to make it seem factual. The faulty information is an example of

pseduoscience

Rose has a disease that destroyed her salivary glands. As a result of this condition, Rose probably

uses a lot of spices and sauces to season her foods.

Today, Henry only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 8 ounces of turkey breast. He also drank 3 cups of apple juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes _______.

vegetables

Derek takes protein supplements before and after his workouts. He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the supplements to his diet. His report about the effects of the supplements is an example of a(an) _____.

Anecdote

Which of the following foods is NOT a rich natural source of phytochemicals?

Lean meat

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?

Legumes (e.g black beans)