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The definition of a ________ is the amount of heat (energy) required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree Celsius (C).

calorie

Nutrients must be consumed in a diet on a daily basis. T or F

true

Scurvy is one possible result of vitamin C deficiency. T or F

true

The stomach will reach a peak in the digestive process ________ hours after a meal and may take three to five hours to empty into the small intestine.

2

The ________ diet is often recommended to both children and adults with gastrointestinal upset.

BRAT

Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin B1 deficiency? Night blindness Anemia Beriberi Dermatosis

beriberi

A high-________ diet is recommended for patients who are overweight.

protein

All the following nutrients are essential to the metabolic process EXCEPT ________. minerals proteins water electrolytes

proteins

It takes ________ minutes for the brain to register that food has entered the system.

20

The recommended daily amount of water to be ingested is ________ 8-ounce glasses.

6-8

Proteins are necessary for all the following, EXCEPT ________. providing the framework for bones, muscles, and blood promoting growth and repair of tissues producing energy aiding in digestion

aiding in digestion

Eating slowly, in a quiet, calm manner prevents patients from ________. ingesting too many nutrients developing diabetes storing fat in the body consuming excess food and calories

consuming excess food and calories

________ are inorganic elements that are of neither animal nor plant origin. They are found throughout the body but mainly in bones and teeth and compose 5 percent of the body.

minerals

All of the following are sources of complex carbohydrates (starches) EXCEPT ________. vegetables whole grains natural sugar in fruits and vegetables citrus fruits

natural sugar in fruits and vegetables

The main source of energy from foods is carbohydrates. T or F

true

All the following nutrients provide energy EXCEPT ________. carbohydrates fats vitamins proteins

vitamins

Which of the following is NOT one of the sources of simple carbohydrates (simple sugars)? Natural sugar in fruits and vegetables Honey Refined table sugar Citrus fruit

citrus fruit

All the following provide a source of vitamin D EXCEPT ________. dried legumes sunlight fortified milk liver

dried legumes

Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen in virtually all tissues, but mainly in the stomach and fat. T or F

false

All the following are specific enzymes that are required to maintain metabolism EXCEPT ________. fats amino acids vitamins carbohydrates

fats

Which of the following foods (when eaten) would generate the most energy (i.e., calories)? Fats Carbohydrates Proteins Sugars

fats

A BRAT diet would include all the following foods EXCEPT ________. raisins bananas applesauce toast

raisins

Fiber, a form of carbohydrate, is often referred to as ________.

roughage

Hydrogenation turns liquid unsaturated fat into ________ by adding hydrogen.

solid fat

All the following are a type of trace mineral EXCEPT ________. zinc iron iodine sulfur

sulfur

All the following are considered accessory organs that provide essential enzymes for digestion through their secretions EXCEPT ________. the liver the gallbladder the salivary glands the stomach

the stomach

Complex carbohydrates are considered ideal foods for a healthy diet, because they are generally low in fat, high in fiber, and a good source for vitamins and minerals. T or F

true

Night blindness is a symptom of ________ deficiency.

vitamin A

It is important for all patients to be able to ________. adapt a healthy diet into their cultural system incorporate processed meats increase their intake of all types of fat avoid certain fruits and vegetables

adapt a healthy diet into their cultural system

A ________ contains no seasonings or fibers that are irritating. This diet is prescribed for patients who have gastrointestinal problems and allergies.

bland diet