nutrition test 1

he FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to

market their products as cures for diseases.

Avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with

oils

Which of the following conditions is a leading cause of death in the United States that's related to dietary practices?

Cancer

According to MyPlate, Chloe should consume 2½ cups of vegetables daily. She wants to substitute enough vegetable juice to equal 1 cup of cooked peas. Based on this information, Chloe should drink ____ of the juice.

1 cup

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

DVs

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

RDA

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who need to boost their nutrient intakes. Which of the following is a dietary standard that he is likely to use to develop the new formula?

RDAs

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

Gastric juice/Hydrochloric acid

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

Pancreas

To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

a "margin of safety" amount

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population.

Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing

colon cancer.

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

liver

Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing

peptic ulcers.

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

peristalsis.

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

seeds and nuts.

A nutrient requirement is

the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health.