Unit 1 DHN

Example of energy density

A person would have to eat 100 medium sized strawberries to get the same number of calories as from a standard sized chocolate donut.

Which of the following are most likely to be taken as a dietary supplement? Amino acid Vitamin Mineral Herb Monosaccharide

Amino acid Vitamin Mineral Herb

Dietary supplements are intended to _________. Ensure prevention of infections and illness Be taken as a replacement of certain nutrients Be taken in addition to the diet

Be taken in addtion to the diet

A ______________ is used when measuring caloric content of a food through direct calorimetry

Bomb calorimeter

A calorie is such a small unit of measurement that energy in food is reported in 1000-calorie units called kilocalories or ______ calories Calories

Calories

What type of training has a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) completed?

Trained in dietetics College trained with extensive knowledge in foods and nutrition

Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense? Vegetarian pizza Cola-type drink Baked potato Candy bar

Vegetarian pizza Baked potato

Calories are measured through a process known as _______

direct calorimetry

Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of _______

Calories

True or False There are only a few factors that influence a persons eating practices

False

Where is the best place to receive advice on nutrition? Registered dietitian nutritionist Fitness trainer Family and friends

Registered dietitian nutritionist

Define lifestyle

A routine way of living, which includes ones usually dietary practices and exercise habits

What calorie (kcals) to weight (g) ratio does an energy dense food have ?

4.0 or higher

Nutrient density is

A ratio that compares a foods nutrient content to calories that it provides Is high when the food provides a large amount of a nutrient for a relatively small amount of calories A useful tool to asses the overall quality of food choices

When defining the word malnutrition, "mal" means ______

Bad

A child that eats Mac and cheese for lunch and then vomits 2 hours later learns to dislike Mac and cheese even though the Mac and cheese did not cause the vomiting. This is an example of ______ influences food choices

Cognitive and psychological factors

The relationship between food and mood is _________

Complex

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

Constantly evolving

Certain ______ diseases can be cured by eating specific nutrient but diet is just one aspect that influences health Deficiency Contagious Toxicity Infectious

Deficiency

A poor diet and physical inactivity will increase your risk of ______ Being in a car accident Falling Dying prematurely Having financial difficulties

Dying prematurely

The body gets nutrients from _____ Calories Food Exercise Water

Food

The dietary supplement and heath education act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify nutrient supplements and herbal products as _____

Food

Your childhood experiences, cost, convenience, mood, education, habits, beliefs, flavor, and media are all factors that influence your ______ choices. Food Clothing Environmental Educational

Food

Which of the following is not a way that manufacturers target consumers? Product placement in the supermarkets Organization of the nutrition label information Food packaging of products Utilizing means of media advertising

Organization of the nutrition label information

The substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits is called a ___________

Photochemical

What is the term for a compound made by plants but not considered a nutrient?

Phytochemical

Obesity is a risk factor for

Several chronic health problems including heart diseases and type 2 diabetes

Nutrient-dense foods have little or no ________. Solid-fats Essential fatty acids Sodium Refined starches Added sugars

Solid-fats Sodium Refined starches Added sugars

True or False A healthy diet can be achieved even with foods that are considered unhealthy as long as they are consumed in moderation

True

A nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is considered ________

essential

A nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body is called a(n) _____________ nutrient

essential

Energy density is

A ratio that compares the amount of calories a food provides per given weight Is high when the food provides a large amount of calories but weighs very little (ex : potato chips) Is useful to assess the overall calorie contribution of food choices Higher in food with more fat Lower in food with more water (fruits and veggies)

A substance, such as carbon and oxygen, that cannot be separated into simpler substances is a(n)

Element

Change the following foods from typical to nutrient dense: High sodium pinto beans Fried chicken Frosted shredded wheat (Cereal) Creamed spinach Peaches in syrup

Low sodium pinto beans Chicken baked with herbs Plain shredded wheat with fruit Steamed spinach Fresh or frozen peaches without added sugars

What can happen if you consume a poor diet and live a sedentary lifestyle?

You may develop numerous health problems: obesity and high blood sugar

True or False Your lifestyle may increase or reduce your chance of developing a chronic disease

True

If an individual is so hungry that he resorts to eating insects, boiled leather, or even the dead bodied of people, what is primarily influencing his eating behavior? Biological and physiological factors Cognitive and psychological factors Life stages Sensory information

Biological and physiological factors

If an individual is so hungry that he resorts to eating insects, boiled leather, or even the dead bodies of people, what is primarily influencing his eating behavior? Cognitive and psychological factors Sensory information Biological and physiological factors Life stages

Biological and physiological factors

What factors influence a persons eating practices

Family Childhood experiences Peers Ethnic background Education Occupation Income Rural vs urban residence Food composition Availability

Which of the following are considered macronutrients? Vitamins Fats Proteins Carbohydrates

Fats Proteins Carbohydrates

By making certain dietary changes (such as decreasing fat intake), a person may _____ Forstall the development of certain diseases Cure a severe active disease Lessen the severity of a disease Cure a genetic disease

Lessen the severity of a disease

Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food choices Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age Past experiences, cultural practices, and religious teachings Ability to perceive external sensory information

Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age Ability to perceive external sensory information

What about someone's lifestyle can potentially prevent many chronic diseases or delay their occurrence for years or decades? What diseases could be prevented?

Consuming low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, and whole grain cereals Exercise regularly Premature death, heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and excess body fat

calorie

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius

___________ is a routine way of living that included dietary practices and exercise habits

Lifestyle

Poor eating habits contribute to the development of ________ Heart disease Some types of cancer Epilepsy and seizures Tuberculosis Excess body fat Type 2 diabetes

Heart disease Some types of cancer Excess body fat Type 2 diabetes

Define kilocalorie

1,000 calories The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1 degree Celsius

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

Element

Are all energy dense foods unhealthy?

No! Ex: nuts have lots of fat and are both energy and nutrient dense

Does having a family history of a chronic diseases mean that you will develop the condition?

Not necessarily

Choose the nutrients that provide energy to the body: Water Carbohydrate Vitamins Protein Minerals Fat

Carbohydrate Protein Fat

True or False The information we have about diet and its relationship to health is constantly changing as new research becomes available

True

The dietary supplement and health education act of 1994 states that

Nutrient supplements and herbal products are classified as foods

Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food food choices Past experiences, cultural practices, and religious teachings Ability of perceive external sensory information Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age

Ability of perceive external sensory information Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age

Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food choices: Ability to perceive sensory information Past experiences, cultural practices and religious teachings Ability to perceive external sensory information Age

Ability to perceive sensory information Ability to perceive external sensory information Age

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

After

What factors influence development of a chronic disease?

Dietary practices Physical activity Use of drugs Alcohol

Currently, the FDA _________ regulate dietary supplements as strictly as prescription medications

Does not

A food that contains a large percentage of its calories from sugar, fat, and/or alcohol in relation to its content of micronutrients is considered a(n)

Empty-calorie food

Select the ways grocery stores market their products Times of day products are paced on shelves End of aisle displays Positioning on shelves Selection of flooring material

End of aisle displays Positioning on shelves Selection of flooring material

True or False There are certain foods that are considered perfect foods and should be eaten everyday

False, a variety of food is necessary to provide a nutritionally adequate diet

The leading cause of death is _______ and the second leading cause of death is ________

Heart disease Cancer

A nutritionally balanced diet with nutrient-dense food should ______ empty-calorie items Freely include Avoid Limit

Limit

_________ is the state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished

Malnutrition

True or False Making positive lifestyle changes can decrease a persons risk for premature death

True

What contributes to ill heath?

Unsafe environmental conditions Psychological factors (emotional stress) Social determinants of health equity (lack of access to food and health care) Advanced age (elderly - 65) Unhealthy lifestyle

All of the following are macronutrients except _______ Carbohydrates Vitamins Proteins Lipids

Vitamins

Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is ________

Water

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

nutrient dense

The body breaks food down into ______ such as carbohydrates, fat and protein

nutrients

Which nutrient comprises the largest percentage of the body of a healthy man or woman?

water

People who chose to ______ may reduce their chance of developing serious chronic diseases

Consume low-fat or fat-free dairy Exercise regularly Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grain cereals