Chapter one test review
Know the leading causes of death in the US
1. stroke 2. Heart disease 3. Cancer
How many kcal are in a gram of carbohydrate?
4 calories per gram
how many kcal/g do proteins have
4 kcal/g
how many kcal/g do carbohydrates have
4kcal/g
how many kcal/g do fats have
9 kcal/g
a nutrient dense food is and ex.
A food that supplies more key beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, certain vitamins and minerals) in relation to its calorie count per serving (little to no solid fats, added sugars, refined starches, and sodium) Example: vegetables, low-fat milk, fruits, lean meats, whole grain cereals, etc.
What is an essential nutrient?
A nutrient that must be supplied by food
What is a dietary supplement & what cannot be classified as a dietary supplement
A product that contains a vitamin, mineral, an herb or other plant product, an amino acid, or dietary substance that supplements the diet by increasing total intake. FDA doesn't regulate dietary supplements as strictly as prescription medications
energy dense food is and ex.
Amount of energy a food provides per given weight of food Example: bacon, cheese, butter, avocados, etc.
What is a risk factor?
Attribute, characteristic, or exposure that increases a person's chances of developing a chronic disease
Which nutrients supply energy for the body?
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
Religious teachings falls under which factor that influences eating habits
Cognitive and psychological factors
which lifestyle choice is a cause of preventable cancer deaths in the US
Consuming food that contains vitamins and minerals does not cure but helps and prevents by making smart and healthy dietary choices a person may prevent or forestall the development of certain diseases not consuming cigarettes and vapes
Americans purchase more than recommended amounts of:
Fats, oils, added sugars and sweeteners, high fat protein foods, and whole grains
What are common marketing techniques to encourage purchasing of food?
Food packaging, display, tv ads, social media, etc.
Know how to calculate the kcal (energy) from a specific food.
Key: Carbohydrate - 4 kcal/g Fats - 9 kcal/g Protein - 4 kcal/g When calculating to find the amount of kcals you will multiply the amount of grams by the given number of kcals/g depending on whether your food is a protein, fat, or carbohydrate.
examples of micronutrient vs. macronutrient
Macronutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, and fats (large amounts) Micronutrients - vitamins and minerals (small amounts)
What are factors impacting food choices?
Malnutrition and overnutrition are two very scary and crucial things to know about when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Chronic overnutrition leads to an unhealthy lifestyle and obesity. biological, psychological, cognitive
Know what is a conditionally essential nutrient
Organic compounds that are ordinarily produced by the body in amounts sufficients to meet its psychological needs
examples of phytochemicals
Plants Examples; coffee plants, beta-carotene, nicotine (In tobacco leaves), ricin (in castor beans), oxalic (in rhubarb leaves)
Why is it important to study nutrition?
Studying nutrition allows you to educate yourself on how to live a healthy lifestyle. When studying nutrition, learning how a diet and ways of living will affect your life will become a very key concept in your life. To select the appropriate amount of nutrients for your body.
What are characteristics of water?
Transportation of substances Maintenance of fluid balance Regulation of body temperature Elimination of wastes Participation of many chemical reactions NOT AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT
Americans purchase less than recommended amounts of:
Veggies, fruits, and dairy products
the most abundant nutrient in the body and in food
Water is the most abundant nutrient in the human body and in food that we consume in everyday life.
Who has a major influence over food choices?
Your family and genetic background. Growing up with that influence drives a certain lifestyle and diet for you.
