NS exam 1

at least 1/3 fewer kcal or 1/2 the fat of reference food

"light" or lite

8fl oz milk = _____ cup(s) plain yogurt

1 cup

According to MyPlate, Felicia should consume 2 cups of fruit daily. How much 100% orange juice should consume to replace 1 cup of applesauce?

1 cup

1g = ___ mL

1 mL

28g = ___ oz

1 oz

1.5 oz natural cheese = _____ oz processed cheese

2 oz

1g of Carbs = ___ kcal

4 kcal

1g of Protein = ___ kcal

4 kcal

1g Alcohol = ___ kcal

7 kcal

240 mL = ___ oz

8 oz

1g of fat = ___ kcal

9 kcal

process by which substances are taken up from digestion track into circulation

Absorption

process by which food components are broken down

Digestion

Neither the researchers nor the participants are aware of each participates group assignment

Double-Blind Study

swallowing stimulates peristalsis

Esophagus

Enforces consumer protection laws and investigates false or misleading health claims in advertising

Federal Trade Commission

Vitamins and Minerals are examples of

Micronutrients

RCT meaning

Randomized Clinical Trial

To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

a "margin of safety" amount

back of the tongue

bitter

Which of the following foods is a source of Phytochemical?

blueberries

breakdown of larger substances into smaller ones

catabolism

Having a control group enables researchers to

compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group

A researcher observes that first grade children who only eat foods sweetened with honey seem to behave the same as first grade children who eat foods sweetened with cane sugar. After making the observation, the researcher decides to conduct a study to explore whether eating honey has any affect on school age children's behavior. The researcher wants to follow the basic steps of the scientific method. Now that he's made the observation, his next step will be to...

develop a question that's based on his observations of the children's behavior and their intakes of sweeteners such as honey

Nutrients that the body cannot make itself must be supplied in the __________ from foods we consume

diet

high calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar, and/or alcohol

empty calorie foods

High fat foods are __________________

energy dense

example of energy suppliers

fats, carbs, protein, alcohol

which accessory organ stores bile?

gallbladder

Which of the following substances is secreted by the human stomach?

hydrochloric acid

The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of ______.

kilocalories

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

learning ways to manage stress effectively

The _____ is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

liver

which accessory organ produres bile which emulsifies fats?

liver

40 kcal or less per serving

low-calorie

3g or less of fat/serving

low-fat

Steps of the Scientific Method

observe develop a question test collect information analyze the findings form conclusions share the results conduct more research

Which of the followings nutrients provides energy for humans?

protein

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

protein foods

less than 25% of the fat/serving than reference food

reduced-fat

RDN meaning

registered dietitian nutritionist

side of the tongue

sour and salty

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange flavored sugar sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. According to MyPlate, these drinks should be classified as

sources of empty calories

tip of the tongue

sweet

Actress Lotta Talent appears in commercials endorsing an herbal product for weight loss. Her endorsement is an example of a(n)

testimonial

Milk Products are in what food group

Dairy Foods

-quick and easy health remedies -scare tactics -"money back" guarantees -"superiority" of unconventional medical practices -testimonials and anecdotes

Red Flags

butter, cream cheese, and sour cream are examples of

Solid fats

Major Food Groups

Grains, Dairy, Protein, fruits, vegetables

Derek consumes a protein rich drink before and after his workouts. He told his workout partner that he became 200% stronger within a couple of months after he added the drink to his diet. His report about the positive effects of the special drink is an example of a(an)

anecdote

high ratio of vitamins and minerals to calories

nutrient dense foods

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macronutrients, human cells require

oxygen

which accessory organ produces many digestive enzymes?

pancreas

nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support normal health and body function

Micronutrients

Meat, beans, eggs, nuts, seeds are in what food group

Protein Foods

can be broadly defined as "anything involving over-promotion in the field of health"

Quackery and Fraud

test the efficacy or effectiveness of various types of medical interventions within a patient population

RCT

RDA meaning

Recommended Dietary Allowance

Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of vitamin C on the human immune system. The study involves providing pills that contain vitamin C to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain vitamin C or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not contain the vitamin are

placebos

RD meaning

registered dietitians

According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a ______

risk factor

Main site of absorption

small intestines

Nutrient Requirement

smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health

The beginning of digestion

the mouth

(true/false) "junk" food still contains nutrients

true

(true/false) a careful consumer uses multiple sites, especially government agency sites (.gov)

true

For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts; he doesn't have any energy; and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for _____.

ulcerative colitis

Maple syrup supplies about 200 kcal per ¼ cup serving. To be labeled "light" pancake syrup, a product that simulates maple syrup should provide about _____ or fewer kcal per ¼ cup.

133

Made by plants and have some type of biological activity in the body

Phytochemical (e.g. caffeine)

Which of the following statement is true

a diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods

limit calories from ______________________ and _______________________ and reduce _________________ intake.

added sugars, saturated fats, sodium