Nutrition 1-11 units

The term "empty calories" refers to foods that contain large amounts of calories from which substances? Multiple select question. Dietary fiber Added sugars Alcohol Unhealthy fats

added sugar alcohol unhealthy fats

Which of the following are not likely to consistently be reliable sources of scientific-based nutrition information? Multiple select question. Best-selling books Peer-reviewed journals Infomercials Popular magazines

best selling infomercials popular magazines

Choose the foods that would be considered nutrient-dense. Multiple select question. Broccoli Sugar-sweetened beverage Whole-grain cereal Candy bar

broccoli whole-grain cereal

Which two nutrients provide the same amount of energy per gram (kcal/g)? Protein Alcohol Carbohydrate Fat

carb and protein

Several leading causes of death in the United States are considered _____ diseases, which are health problems that typically take many years to develop and have complex causes. multi-factorial chronic acute complex

chronic

Several leading causes of death in the United States are considered _____ diseases, which are health problems that typically take many years to develop and have complex causes. Multiple choice question. complex multi-factorial chronic acute

chronic

An RD or RDN is a college-trained professional with extensive knowledge of _____, which is the application of nutrition and food information to treat various health-related conditions. Multiple choice question. dentistry medicine psychology dietetics

dietetics

The __ department at an accredited college or university is a good place to find qualified nutrition experts. Multiple choice question. biochemistry psychology dietetics food science

dietetics

Pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages, snack chips, and candies may be considered _____ foods. Multiple choice question. nutrient-dense low-calorie empty calorie balanced

empty calories

Which term describes the energy value of a food in relation to the food's weight? Multiple choice question. Nutrient density Energy balance Energy density Empty calorie

energy density

A nutrient that cannot be made by the body or is not produced in great enough amounts to meet needs and therefore must be supplied by food is considered _____. Multiple choice question. nonessential synthetic bioavailable essential

essential

__ would be considered an energy-dense food. Multiple choice question. Green beans Watermelon Glazed doughnuts Strawberries

glazed doughnuts

Poor eating habits contribute to which two leading causes of death in the United States? Multiple choice question. Pneumonia and diabetes Chronic lower respiratory infections and stroke Heart disease and cancer Influenza and Alzheimer's disease

heart disease and cancer

Which term describes a food or beverage that supplies a large amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, in relation to its energy value? Multiple choice question. Energy-dense Nutrient-adequate Nutrient-dense Empty calorie

nutrient dense

Which term describes a food or beverage that supplies a large amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, in relation to its energy value? Multiple choice question. Nutrient-dense Energy-dense Nutrient-adequate Empty calorie

nutrient dense

____ are both an energy-dense and a nutrient-dense food. Multiple choice question. Pastries Nuts Leafy greens Fruits

nuts

"Money back" guarantees, use of testimonials and anecdotes as evidence of effectiveness, and promotion of a product's benefits without reference to its risks, are examples of _____. Multiple choice question. experimental evidence good advertising practices peer review red flags

red flags

Reliable information on the Internet can be found by _____. Multiple choice question. searching sites that are managed by nationally recognized health organizations relying on one website to provide all information. looking for information on commercial (.com) websites searching for websites that provide online diagnoses and treatments

searching for sites that are managed by nationally recognized health organizations

Which of these statements describes a key concept regarding healthy diets? Multiple choice question. -Since no naturally occurring food contains all nutrients in amounts your body needs, variety is important -Empty calorie, energy-dense foods are the best sources of essential nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals -It is recommended to consume large portions of a few foods in order to consume adequate intakes of essential nutrients -The focus should be on consuming "perfect" foods since they provide the exact amount of nutrients needed for optimum health

since no naturally occurring food contains all nutrient in amounts your body needs variety is important

Select the statement that correctly describes energy-dense foods. Multiple choice question. An energy-dense food cannot be nutrient-dense All energy-dense foods are rich sources of empty calories Some energy-dense foods may also be nutrient-dense Energy-dense foods are typically low in fat.

some energy dense foods may also be nutrient-dense

Which principles can help ensure nutritional adequacy in a diet? Multiple select question. Variety Moderation Monotony Balance

variety moderation balance

___ is considered the most essential nutrient. Multiple choice question. Water Caffeine Vitamin C Iron

water

When searching for accurate nutrition information, watching television commercials, home shopping network programs, or infomercials _____. Multiple choice question. would be the least likely sources to misinform consumers would be the most scientific-based sources would not be the most reliable sources should always be the first sources to use

would not be the most reliable sources