Nutrition Chapter 1
What ways do grocery stores market their products?
- end of aisle displays - selection of flooring material - positioning on shelves
What are the 3 leading causes of death to Americans?
1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory infections
What are the calorie costs for each of the nutrients in the following food. 10 g carbs 5 g fat 4 g protein
10 - 40 kcal 5 - 45 kcal 4 - 15 kcal
How many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol?
7
The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius.
Calorie
The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1 degree celsius.
Kilocalorie
What is a state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished?
Malnutrition
What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?
Nutrient-dense
What is the study of how the body uses nutrients?
Nutrition
The _________ that we receive from food influences our food choices.
Sensory information
Which vitamin has the role of maintaining collagen?
Vitamin C
Which term best describes a person's usual pattern of food choices?
diet
Type 2 diabetes and obesity are related to ________ practices common in American society.
eating
The body gets nutrients from?
food
The body makes __________ amounts of conditionally essential nutrients.
inadequate
What is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under- and overnutrition?
malnutrition
Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is?
water
What is the most essential nutrient?
water
Cognitive factors the influence food choices involve the _______ process.
learning
Which of the following would be effective in decreasing a person's risk for premature death?
- exercising regularly - consuming fruits and vegetables
Which of the following are examples of goals for healthy people 2020?
-increase the contribution of fruits and whole grains to the diets of people 2 years and older -reduce the consumption of solid fats and added sugars -reduce the number of adults who are obese
What nutrients provide energy to the body?
- fat - protein - carbs
Poor eating habits contribute to the development of?
- heart disease - type 2 diabetes - excess body fat - some types of cancer
Which of the following nutrients are considered inorganic?
- minerals - water
A person typically needs strong psitive motivation to get them to change their eating behavior. What are circumstances that will motivate a person to improve ingrained food-related behaviors?
- motivated to improve health - desire to gain/lose weight