Nutrition Chapter 1,2,3,4,6,8
Which organic label is equivalent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) label?
Canda
Which vitamin will be listed on the new nutrition facts panel?
D
What are the recommendations for daily levels of nutrient intake for healthy persons called?
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
Which sources provide reliable nutrition information?
Registered Dietitians
What is the caloric value of a food containing 30 g carbohydrate, 20 G protein, and 2g fat
218 cal
What is the energy density of an 85 gram cookie that provides 585 calories?
6.9
What does the Federal Trade Commission focus regualtion efforts on
fraudulent claims made about products in advertisements
What does the Western diet often include
high fat foods
What does the Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 require
implementation of science based standards for the safe production and harvesting of fruits and vegetables
What is a reason for the 50% decline in heart disease over the past 30 years in the United States?
improvements in smoking, hypertensions, and elevated blood cholesterol levels
Key features that are encouraged in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines include a
increase in fiber consumption
The American Heart Association has concluded that to reduce heart related illnesses in Americans what must we do
increase physical activity and reduce obesity rates
trans fat and added sugars are _______ present in american diets
irritants
The scientific method
is a carefully planned process for answering a specific question
Which of the following is NOT a limitation to Myplate
it does not provide free access to educational materials
which of the following is a major proposed change to food labels
listing reality based serving sizes
What does a diet deficient in vitamin A eventually lead to?
loss of vision
Many chronic diseases related to diet choices are connected with what?
low vegetable and fruit intake
The FDA provides specific criteria for which term?
low-fat
Healthy dietary patterns should include regular consumption of what
low-fat dairy products
A_ carbon footprint from food production_ food security
low; increases
What results from an excess of lack of calories or nutrients
malnutrition
What foods are included in a healthy diet?
many different nutrient-dense foods
What is a calorie?
measurement of energy
What are the chemical changes that take place within and outside of cells collectively referred to as?
metabolism
What do the Healthy People 2020 objectives seek to do
minimize food insecurity
For animal products to be labeled organic, which of the following is true?
must be fed 100% organic feed
An essential nutrient is defined as one that
must be obtained through diet
A dietary supplement may contain a(n)
nutrient claim
Legislation has resulted in more of which types of foods being added to restaurant menus?
nutrient-dense foods
Which of the following best describes labeling laws regarding foods sold in a supermarket deli?
nutrition labeling of single fresh foods, like pears and cabbage is voluntary
What is one chronic health problem influence by nutrient gene interactions
obesity
What do the current dietary guidelines recommend
one-half dietary grain should be in the form of whole grain
Which of the following contain 4cal/g
protein and carbohydrate
Which of the following nutrients contains the most energy
raw fat
Registered Dietitian
recognized by the Commission of Dietetic Registration and have completed an internship
A study is statistically significant if the findings ________.
represent a result that is not due to chance
Diets high in what are related to the development of hypertension?
salt
Foods high in what pose the greatest risks to the health of Americans
saturated fat, sugar, and salt
Which of the following sources should you use in making nutrition decisions
scientific evidence
According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for American, current consumption of which nutrient is too high
sodium
The human body was built to function on a diet that is low in sugar and sodium, contains lean sources of protein, and is high in fiber, vegetables, and fruits. What evidence supports this?
studies that track how disease rates change as people adopt a western style of eating
What do profit-oriented companies often use to market their products
testimonials
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ingredient lists on food products?
the first ingredients listed must be the allergens in the product
Which of the following is true about industry-initiated labeling systems?
the labels generally follow science-based criteria
What is driving the rise in calorie labeling on menus in chain restaurants
the obesity epidemic
What is the most important step of a research study
the planning process
what is the primary weakness of food-industry backed labels
they are confusing to consumers
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
they are science-based
Which of the following is true regarding national recommendations for diet and physical activity
they usually apply to those ages 2 years and older
What does the term enrichment mean on refined grains like pasta, bread, and cereals?
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron have been added to the product
Why do the medial sensationalize and oversimplify nutrition-related stories
to increase viewer numbers
What must be listed on the nutrition facts panel?
trans fat
How can hunger be defined
unpleasant physical and psychological sensations that lead people to acquire and ingest food
The basic choosemyplate information contains_______the basic food groups
visual recommendations on how to fill your plate with
What will occur when energy intake is less than energy needs
weight loss
The market for nutrition products is driven by consumers' what?
wish for quick results
According to the my plate program, which are key foods to reduce
sodium and sugary drinks
When were the Dietary Guidelines first developed?
1980
What is a key influence on health that is under individual control?
food choices
A basic premise of dietary guidelines is that nutrient needs should be met through what
food consumption
Dietary thermogenesis accounts for approximately what percentage of total energy expenditure
10%
In approximately what percentage of US households does food insecurity exist?
12%
For someone who has an "active", non active, and average active lifestyle, what percentage of calories are needed for basal metabolism
75%,30%, and 50%
Which committee must grant prior approval to research human subjects
IRB
Which country has the highest life expectancy and which country has the lowest life expectancy?
Japan; United States
Which of the following is true about macronutrients?
Macronutrients are recommended at certain levels by Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)
Which statement is true about portion sizes
Portion sizes may be responsible for the increased obesity rates in the United States
How can satiety be defined?
a feeling of fullness or of having had enough to eat
What is one previously advantageous survival mechanism that is now a detriment?
a preference for sweet foods
What are dietary supplements treated as by the FDA
a special category of food
The average American intake of what is too high compared to the acceptable range
added sugars
Which main characteristics do healthful diets share
adequacy and variety
What is the body unable to store an excess of for very long?
amino acids
The science of nutrition is best describes as what
an interdisciplinary subject
What is defined as the desire to eat aroused by thoughts, taste, and enjoyment of food
appetite
Bisphenol A, a softening compound that makes plastic flexible, is ________.
banned in food and drink containers for infants
What are the three major components of total energy expenditure in the body
basal metabolism, physical activity, and dietary thermogenesis
People may choose organic foods because they have been shown to ________.
be free of GMO ingredients
Knowledge of how food preferences develop and change is obtained by which type of studies?
behavioral and social science
What does nutrition encompass?
biological processes impacted by food, the effects of diet on health, and food choices
Nutrition is a "melting pot" science. Which sciences propose and explain diet and disease relationships?
biological, chemical, physical, food sciences
What is an instrument that is used to measure the caloric value of foods called
bomb calorimeter
What doe energy nutrients include?
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Dietary risk factors in Americans share an association with what
chronic inflammation and oxidative stress
What are Dietary Reference Intakes based on
consensus of scientific opinion
Hunter-gatherers______calories than modern Americans
consume and burn more
What is basal metabolism?
energy required to maintain normal body functions while at rest
What is dietary thermogenesis
energy use related to food ingestion
Which type of study information should be collected?
evidence that both supports and refuted the question