Nutrition Chapter 1

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There are ___ kcals in 1 g of alcohol

7

Lipids contain how many kcals per gram?

9

True or False? Overweight Americans are considered malnourished?

True

Put these foods in order of highest energy density to lowest: •Whole milk •Lettuce •Butter •Chicken Breast

1. Butter 2. Whole Milk 3. Chicken Breast 4. Lettuce

How many kilocalories are in 4 g of protein?

16 kcal

How many kilocalories are in 10 g of carbohydrates?

40 kcal

True or False? Humans have no internal drive that motivates us to choose a healthy diet

True

True or False? Not all phytochemicals have beneficial effects on the body

True

True or False? To eat well, we need to learn the effects of nutrition has on our health

True

What can occur when an essential nutrient is missing from the diet?

deficiency disease

The process of metabolism includes:

eliminating waste, chemical reaction to supply energy, making proteins

Nutrients can be classified by:

essentiality, chemical composition, amount body needs

Sources of energy for your body:

fat, protein, carbohydrate, alcohol

Minerals and water do not contain carbon which makes them what kind of substances?

inorganic

A nutritionally balanced diet with nutrient-dense foods should __________ empty-calorie items

limit

The Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1944 states:

nutrient supplements and herbal products are classified as foods

What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?

nutrient-dense

Choose factors that are most likely to influence food choices: •gender •peers •religious beliefs •stature(height) •mood

peers, religious beliefs, mood

What is the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits?

phytochemicals

How many kilocalories are in 5 g of fat?

45 kcal

True or False? Humans have an innate desire to eat in a healthy manner that directs us to make appropriate food choices

False

A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means is called a(n)

element

The __________ that we receive from food (e.g. taste, texture, odor, and appearance of food) influences our food choices

sensory information

What is the #1 preventable cause of death?

smoking

The information we know about the relationship between diet and health is:

constantly evolving

Micronutrients are:

vitamins and minerals

Though ________ is required in large amounts in the body, it does not provide energy

water

Choose the nutrients that DO NOT provide energy to the body: •vitamins •minerals •alcohol •fat •protein •carbohydrate •water

vitamins, minerals, water

In 2011 what was the leading cause of death in America?

Heart disease

Carbohydrates contain how many kcals per gram?

4

The FDA determines a particular supplement presents a significant or unreasonable risk or harm, _______ the product is on the market

after

Which of the following phytochemicals could have positive health benefits? •beta-carotene •oxalic acid in rhubarb leaves •caffeine •ricin in castor beans

beta-carotene and caffeine

Which are considered macronutrients?

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

What are the organic nutrients?

carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, proteins

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins are considered organic because they contain:

carbon

What ways do grocery stores market their products?

end of aisle displays, positioning on shelves, selection of flooring materials

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? •fat-free milk •coffee •sugar-sweetened cola drink

fat-free milk

Cognitive factors that influence food choices involve the __________ process

learning

Functions of vitamin C:

maintains collagen, produces scar tissue for healing wounds, holds cells of the tiniest blood vessels together

What is a condition characterized by excess body fat, can lead to chronic health problems such as heart disease?

obesity

Poor eating habits contribute to the development of:

some types of cancer, excess body fat, heart disease, type 2 diabetes


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