Unit 1 DHN
Example of energy density
A person would have to eat 100 medium sized strawberries to get the same number of calories as from a standard sized chocolate donut.
Which of the following are most likely to be taken as a dietary supplement? Amino acid Vitamin Mineral Herb Monosaccharide
Amino acid Vitamin Mineral Herb
Dietary supplements are intended to _________. Ensure prevention of infections and illness Be taken as a replacement of certain nutrients Be taken in addition to the diet
Be taken in addtion to the diet
A ______________ is used when measuring caloric content of a food through direct calorimetry
Bomb calorimeter
A calorie is such a small unit of measurement that energy in food is reported in 1000-calorie units called kilocalories or ______ calories Calories
Calories
What type of training has a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) completed?
Trained in dietetics College trained with extensive knowledge in foods and nutrition
Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense? Vegetarian pizza Cola-type drink Baked potato Candy bar
Vegetarian pizza Baked potato
Calories are measured through a process known as _______
direct calorimetry
Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of _______
Calories
True or False There are only a few factors that influence a persons eating practices
False
Where is the best place to receive advice on nutrition? Registered dietitian nutritionist Fitness trainer Family and friends
Registered dietitian nutritionist
Define lifestyle
A routine way of living, which includes ones usually dietary practices and exercise habits
What calorie (kcals) to weight (g) ratio does an energy dense food have ?
4.0 or higher
Nutrient density is
A ratio that compares a foods nutrient content to calories that it provides Is high when the food provides a large amount of a nutrient for a relatively small amount of calories A useful tool to asses the overall quality of food choices
When defining the word malnutrition, "mal" means ______
Bad
A child that eats Mac and cheese for lunch and then vomits 2 hours later learns to dislike Mac and cheese even though the Mac and cheese did not cause the vomiting. This is an example of ______ influences food choices
Cognitive and psychological factors
The relationship between food and mood is _________
Complex
The information we know about the relationship between diet and health is _____
Constantly evolving
Certain ______ diseases can be cured by eating specific nutrient but diet is just one aspect that influences health Deficiency Contagious Toxicity Infectious
Deficiency
A poor diet and physical inactivity will increase your risk of ______ Being in a car accident Falling Dying prematurely Having financial difficulties
Dying prematurely
The body gets nutrients from _____ Calories Food Exercise Water
Food
The dietary supplement and heath education act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify nutrient supplements and herbal products as _____
Food
Your childhood experiences, cost, convenience, mood, education, habits, beliefs, flavor, and media are all factors that influence your ______ choices. Food Clothing Environmental Educational
Food
Which of the following is not a way that manufacturers target consumers? Product placement in the supermarkets Organization of the nutrition label information Food packaging of products Utilizing means of media advertising
Organization of the nutrition label information
The substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits is called a ___________
Photochemical
What is the term for a compound made by plants but not considered a nutrient?
Phytochemical
Obesity is a risk factor for
Several chronic health problems including heart diseases and type 2 diabetes
Nutrient-dense foods have little or no ________. Solid-fats Essential fatty acids Sodium Refined starches Added sugars
Solid-fats Sodium Refined starches Added sugars
True or False A healthy diet can be achieved even with foods that are considered unhealthy as long as they are consumed in moderation
True
A nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is considered ________
essential
A nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body is called a(n) _____________ nutrient
essential
Energy density is
A ratio that compares the amount of calories a food provides per given weight Is high when the food provides a large amount of calories but weighs very little (ex : potato chips) Is useful to assess the overall calorie contribution of food choices Higher in food with more fat Lower in food with more water (fruits and veggies)
A substance, such as carbon and oxygen, that cannot be separated into simpler substances is a(n)
Element
Change the following foods from typical to nutrient dense: High sodium pinto beans Fried chicken Frosted shredded wheat (Cereal) Creamed spinach Peaches in syrup
Low sodium pinto beans Chicken baked with herbs Plain shredded wheat with fruit Steamed spinach Fresh or frozen peaches without added sugars
What can happen if you consume a poor diet and live a sedentary lifestyle?
You may develop numerous health problems: obesity and high blood sugar
True or False Your lifestyle may increase or reduce your chance of developing a chronic disease
True
If an individual is so hungry that he resorts to eating insects, boiled leather, or even the dead bodied of people, what is primarily influencing his eating behavior? Biological and physiological factors Cognitive and psychological factors Life stages Sensory information
Biological and physiological factors
If an individual is so hungry that he resorts to eating insects, boiled leather, or even the dead bodies of people, what is primarily influencing his eating behavior? Cognitive and psychological factors Sensory information Biological and physiological factors Life stages
Biological and physiological factors
What factors influence a persons eating practices
Family Childhood experiences Peers Ethnic background Education Occupation Income Rural vs urban residence Food composition Availability
Which of the following are considered macronutrients? Vitamins Fats Proteins Carbohydrates
Fats Proteins Carbohydrates
By making certain dietary changes (such as decreasing fat intake), a person may _____ Forstall the development of certain diseases Cure a severe active disease Lessen the severity of a disease Cure a genetic disease
Lessen the severity of a disease
Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food choices Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age Past experiences, cultural practices, and religious teachings Ability to perceive external sensory information
Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age Ability to perceive external sensory information
What about someone's lifestyle can potentially prevent many chronic diseases or delay their occurrence for years or decades? What diseases could be prevented?
Consuming low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, and whole grain cereals Exercise regularly Premature death, heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and excess body fat
calorie
The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius
___________ is a routine way of living that included dietary practices and exercise habits
Lifestyle
Poor eating habits contribute to the development of ________ Heart disease Some types of cancer Epilepsy and seizures Tuberculosis Excess body fat Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease Some types of cancer Excess body fat Type 2 diabetes
Define kilocalorie
1,000 calories The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1 degree Celsius
A substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means is called a(n)
Element
Are all energy dense foods unhealthy?
No! Ex: nuts have lots of fat and are both energy and nutrient dense
Does having a family history of a chronic diseases mean that you will develop the condition?
Not necessarily
Choose the nutrients that provide energy to the body: Water Carbohydrate Vitamins Protein Minerals Fat
Carbohydrate Protein Fat
True or False The information we have about diet and its relationship to health is constantly changing as new research becomes available
True
The dietary supplement and health education act of 1994 states that
Nutrient supplements and herbal products are classified as foods
Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food food choices Past experiences, cultural practices, and religious teachings Ability of perceive external sensory information Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age
Ability of perceive external sensory information Ability to perceive internal sensory information Age
Choose examples of biological and physiological factors that influence food choices: Ability to perceive sensory information Past experiences, cultural practices and religious teachings Ability to perceive external sensory information Age
Ability to perceive sensory information Ability to perceive external sensory information Age
The FDA determines a particular supplement presents a significant or unreasonable risk or harm, ________ the product is on the market
After
What factors influence development of a chronic disease?
Dietary practices Physical activity Use of drugs Alcohol
Currently, the FDA _________ regulate dietary supplements as strictly as prescription medications
Does not
A food that contains a large percentage of its calories from sugar, fat, and/or alcohol in relation to its content of micronutrients is considered a(n)
Empty-calorie food
Select the ways grocery stores market their products Times of day products are paced on shelves End of aisle displays Positioning on shelves Selection of flooring material
End of aisle displays Positioning on shelves Selection of flooring material
True or False There are certain foods that are considered perfect foods and should be eaten everyday
False, a variety of food is necessary to provide a nutritionally adequate diet
The leading cause of death is _______ and the second leading cause of death is ________
Heart disease Cancer
A nutritionally balanced diet with nutrient-dense food should ______ empty-calorie items Freely include Avoid Limit
Limit
_________ is the state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished
Malnutrition
True or False Making positive lifestyle changes can decrease a persons risk for premature death
True
What contributes to ill heath?
Unsafe environmental conditions Psychological factors (emotional stress) Social determinants of health equity (lack of access to food and health care) Advanced age (elderly - 65) Unhealthy lifestyle
All of the following are macronutrients except _______ Carbohydrates Vitamins Proteins Lipids
Vitamins
Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is ________
Water
What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?
nutrient dense
The body breaks food down into ______ such as carbohydrates, fat and protein
nutrients
Which nutrient comprises the largest percentage of the body of a healthy man or woman?
water
People who chose to ______ may reduce their chance of developing serious chronic diseases
Consume low-fat or fat-free dairy Exercise regularly Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grain cereals