DHN 201 - Exam 1
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutritional contents of packages foods to make more healthful choices?
%DVs
The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicated that the chips are "low fats" this means the pretzels provide _____ Grams of fat or less per serving
3
Foods that are "high fiber" supply _____ or more of fiber per serving
5 grams
According to MyPlate, fruits and vegetables should account for about, _____ of the food on a persons plate
50% or one half
Which of the follwing sources of oils would e recommended as part of a healthy diet?
Avocado
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?
Blueberries
Which of the following statements is true?
D. Nutrient-deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
Iron
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
Protein
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?
Vitamin D
The professional football star Andro McGraw claims the dietary supplement AminoProFIx helped him build muscle mass quickly and safely. His endorsement of the product is an example of
a testimony
The Exchange System allows you to
estimate your carbohydrate intake
Most Americans purchase less than the recommend amounts of
fruits
Which of the following compounds is secreted by the human stomach?
gastic juice
In-store food marketing efforts are primary designed to accomplish all of the following except
help shoppers make healthy food choices
Parietal cells secrete ions that form _____ in the stomach
hydrochloric acid
The innermost layer of the wall of the GI tract is the
mucosa
Which of the following statements is true?
Most food guides classify eggs in the protein food groups
Which of the following is NOT a common marketing tactic to encourage consumers to purchase manufactured foods?
Nutrition information posted next to fresh fruits and vegetables
Which of the following statements is false?
Peristalsis occurs when villi absorb fat
Which of the following statements is true?
The traditional mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional american diet
According to the US FDA, which of the following substances can NOT be classified as a dietary supplement?
Tobacco
An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the
amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population
Risk factors for constipation include all of the following except
drinking too much water
Scientists in central america are studying factors that may be associated with delayed physical growth among low income children
epidemiological
The food plans at MYPLATE are based solely on age, sex, and estimated level of activity
false
The _____ is important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver
hepatic portal vien
The _____ is the second segment of the small intestine
jejunum
The ____ help form feces by absorbing excess water and some minerals from chyme
large intestine
Which of the following foods in NOT a rich natural source of phytochemicals?
lean meat
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often included making dietary changes and
learning stress management strategies
A group of registered dietitian nutritionist are planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects of eating honey on behavior in school-ages children. To start, the researcher will
make observations
Which of the following statements is false?
The internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information, because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewed
Over a 2 year period, a team of scientists records the eating behavior and physical activity patters of a group of healthy 8 year olds to determine whether these factors are associated with weight gain. This study is an example of ______ study?
prosepctive
The Heimlich maneuver is a simple and effective first aid technique to use when someone is choking
true