BSC 1025 CH 1
Which of the following statements is true?
People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin E. AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT MUST BE .SUPPLIED BY THE DIET The human body can make iron, copper, and zinc when needed. Phytochemicals are antioxidants produced by animal cells.
Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?
CAFFEINE glucose zinc protein
Which of the following foods is considered "empty calorie?"
Candy potato chips soda ALL OF THESE
A _________ is any characteristic that increases the likelihood of developing a disease.
phytochemical RISK FACTOR chronic disease nonnutrient
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
water VITAMINS proteins fats
Which of the following does NOT contribute to undernutrition?
water contaminated with parasites depleted natural resources LACK OF EXERCISE war and political/civil unrest
1 kilocalorie is the same as all of the following, EXCEPT
1 kcal 1000 KCAL 1000 calories 1 Calorie
In 2010, Americans ate more ____ than in 1970.
ADDED SUGAR red meat whole grains eggs
The scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses those substances
Physiology Anatomy NUTRITION Metabolism
An obese person is malnourished
TRUE false
Blueberries and kale are examples of "perfect" foods that contain all nutrients for life.
True FALSE
One gram of carbohydrate supplies more calories then one gram of protein.
True FALSE
Refined grains contain more nutrients and phytochemicals than unrefined grains.
True FALSE
Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?
caffeine glucose zinc protein
Most naturally-occurring foods are:
composed of one primary nutrient empty calories MIXTURES OF NUTRIENTS energy dense
Essential nutrients:Essential nutrients:
include all nutrients essential to life CANT BE SYNTHAZIED BY THE BODY; MUST BE OBTAINED FROM FOOD can be synthesized by the body when needed all of the above
Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?
minerals vitamins water PROTEIN
A substance that can protect your cells from being damaged by certain harmful factors is a(n)
oxidizing agent nutrient ANTIOXIDANT calorie
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as drugs.
true FALSE
Foods with high nutrient densities have empty calories.
true FALSE
Some foods are chemical-free.
true FALSE
1 kilocalorie is the same as all of the following, EXCEPT
1 kcal 1000 kcal 1000 calories 1 Calorie
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A megadose is 10 times the required amount of a nutrient MEGADOSE OF B6 IS COMPLETLEY SAFE TO CONSUME People should be cautious to avoid overdosing on vitamins A physiological dose is less than a megadose of a vitamin
Which of the following conditions is a leading diet-related cause of death in the US?
Bronchitis Pneumonia Influenza HEART DISEASE
Which of the following is NOT one of the key nutrition concepts?
Nutrition is a dynamic science There are no "good" and "bad" foods There is no "One Size Fits All" approach to diet planning JUNK FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS
The total of all chemical processes that take place in living cells is called ____________.
METABOLISM macronutrients nutrition metrics
A gram of fat provides _______ kcal than a gram of protein.
MORE fewer the same
Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?
Stroke Heart Disease Cancer TUBUCULOSIS
Today, Americans consume more than the recommended amount of meat.
TRUE False
Water is not considered a macronutrient because it does not provide energy
TRUE false
In the United States, alcoholism is a contributing factor in undernutrition.
TRUE false
Which of the following has the LOWEST energy density per unit of weight?
WATERMELON almonds donuts bacon
