Nutrition Unit 1 & 2
Choose MyPlate recommends which type of milk?
1% or nonfat
According to Choose MyPlate, what minimum proportion of grain consumption should come from 100% whole grains?
50%
Which of the following factors has not helped reduce the rates of heart disease deaths in the U.S. over the last 30 years?
A decrease in cases of obesity and diabetes
Some phytochemicals are able to protect body cells and help to prevent cancer because they function as:
Antioxidents
A high amount of processed meats in the diet is associated with the development of which of the following diseases?
Cancer
Which of the following is the second leading cause of death in the United States?
Cancer
Shared dietary risk factors including low intake of vegetables, fruits, fish, and vitamin D and excessive intake of calories and animal fats are associated with what condition?
Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress
What does "DRI" stand for?
Dietary Reference Intakes
Which of the following dietary practices reduces inflammation and oxidative stress?
Eating colorful fruits and vegetables daily
Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is true?
Essential nutrients must be obtained through the diet or deficiency diseases will occur.
Which of the following foods is associated with decreased inflammation and oxidative stress?
Fish/seafood
Which of the following is the top cause of death in the United States?
Heart disease
Dietary factors associated with type 2 diabetes include all of the following except:
High caffeine intake
Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on physical health?
Lifestyle
Which of the following is a dietary risk factor in developing Alzheimer' disease?
Low intake of vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats
Which of the following nutrients does not provide the body with energy?
Minerals
Seventy years ago the dietary factor that most contributed to diseases and deaths was _____.
Nutrient deficiencies
Which of the following nutrients is indicated by research to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in genetically susceptible adults?
Omega-3 fatty acids
All of the following chronic diseases are more likely to occur in a person with excessive levels of body fat except:
Osteoporosis
Adults living in food-insecure households are more likely to experience which of the following issues, as compared to food secure adults?
Overweight
Which of the following is not an essential nutrient category?
Phytochemicals
Which of the following foods is most likely to increase inflammation or oxidative stress?
Processed high-fat meats
Which of the following nutrients can provide the body with energy?
Protein
What does "RDA" stand for?
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Which of the following is not a nutrition objective for the nation from Healthy People 2020?
Reduce intakes of calcium and sodium
Choose which sequence of events correctly describes the progression of a deficiency disease.
Tissue stores are depleted; blood levels decrease; physical signs appear; permanent damage occurs
According to Choose MyPlate, half of each meal should be made up of _____.
Vegetables and fruits
Jamie wants to change her diet to reduce her risk of hypertension, so she decides to maintain:
a high potassium intake.
Cirrhosis of the liver is caused by an overall poor diet and excess consumption of _____.
alcohol
The label of "Adequate Intake" or "AI" is given to
recommended intakes for nutrients for which there is too little scientific information to establish an RDA.
Antioxidants are produced by _____ and provided mostly by _____.
the body, plant foods
Approximately 50% of the U.S. population is susceptible to increased blood cholesterol levels with a high intake of dietary cholesterol. This is an example of:
the interaction between diet and genes to influence health.
The Estimated Average Requirement EAR is defined as
the nutrient intake values that are estimated to meet the average nutrient needs of half the healthy individuals in a group.
Choose MyPlate recommends replacing sugary drinks with _____.
water
