Chapter 1: Intro to Nutrition

1 g of proteins has ____ kcal

4

What nutrients is NOT involved in cellular development?

carbohydrates

examples of macronutrients

carbohydrates, fat, energy yielding nutrient, and nutrients required in grams per day.

Which of the following is an objective of Healthy People 2020?

reduce the proportion of adults who are obese

Cognitive and Psychological Factors of the food people eat

religious belief, emotional stress level, and positive or negative food associations

kilocalorie

the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius

One slice of pepperoni pizza contains: 22 grams of carbohydrate 9 grams of protein 8 grams of fat Therefore, one small slice of pepperoni pizza supplies _______ kcals.

196

1 g of alcohol has ____ kcal

7

Red, blue, and purple fruits and vegetables are rich food sources of _______.

anthocyanins

Environmental Factors of the food people eat

availability of the food on campus, income, and layout of campus dining facility

Learning about food and nutrition is a/an _______ factor that affects food choices

cognitive

Americans do not purchase enough:

fish, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products

According to the nutrition-related objectives of Healthy People 2020, Americans should increase their consumption of _______

fruit, whole grains

Certain foods are more nutritious than others, and a food that contains more vitamins and minerals in relation to fat, sugar, and alcohol content is called a(n) ____________ food.

nutrient-dense

Although the body requires large amounts of _______, this nutrient does not provide energy and therefore is not considered a macronutrient.

water

1 g of carbohydrates has ____ kcal

4

Americans buy more than recommended:

candy, cheese, red meat, refined grain products, and sugar sweetened beverages

Biological and Physiological Factors of the food people eat

hunger and thirst, age, and sense of taste

examples of micronutrients

vitamins, minerals, non energy yielding nutrient, and nutrients required in milligrams per day

Regulation of body processes is a major function of which classes of nutrients?

water, protein, minerals, vitamins, and lipids

One bagel plus 1.5 ounces of cream cheese contains: 39 grams of carbohydrate 10 grams of protein 16 grams of fat Therefore, one bagel plus 1.5 oz cream cheese supplies _______ kcals

340

1 g of fat has ____ kcal

9

If a small banana supplies 90,000 calories, it supplies _______ kilocalories

90

examples of empty calories foods:

cola and potato chips

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify nutrient supplements and herbal products as _______ rather than _______, reducing the testing they must undergo before marketing.

foods; medications

examples of nutrient dense foods:

grilled salmon and strawberries

Undernutrition and overnutrition are both problems in the United States. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________

overnutrition is less common than undernutrition in the United States

Which of the following reasons is NOT an important reason why people should study nutrition?

to provide advice to people concerning which dietary supplements should be consumed and which should be avoided

The caloric value of a food in relation to its total weight defines how ___________ a food is.

energy-dense

A food that contributes significantly to total energy intake (i.e., high in solid fats, added sugars, and/or alcohol) while supplying relatively few micronutrients is considered a source of ________.

empty calories