Nutrition 300 exam 1 ch 1,2,3

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.

117

A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kilocalories, which is the same as _____ Calories (notice the capital C).

16

Why do we need a whole set of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's): RDA, AI, EAR, UL rather than just having one number, the RDA (recommended dietary allowance)???

All of the above are reasons why we need the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)

Robin reads Nutrition Facts panels on packaged foods to choose products that meet dietary recommendations. By reading the panels, she is able to determine the amount of _____ in a serving of a food.

All of these are correct. other options carbohydrate trans fat sodium

_____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.

Biotechnology

Which of the following foods is the most "nutrient dense" per serving?

Black beans

Which of the following organs is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Brain

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

Chronic alcoholics

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

DVs

True or False? Most webpages, YouTube videos and blogs offer reliable, trust-worthy nutrition related information.

False

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend?

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

Iron

Which of the following organs helps maintain the body's acid-base balance by removing excess hydrogen ions?

Kidneys

_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells.

Metabolism

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy (Calories)?

Protein

Which of the following best defines "quackery" as described in your module for Chapter 2?

Quackery is False Nutrition information.

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

RDA

In people with Celiac Disease which of the following is true?

Their immune system attacks the protein gluten, which can be found in foods containing wheat, rye and barley.

Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States?

Tuberculosis

Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?

Vitamin C

Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?

Water

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy (Calories) for the human body even though it is very important for health?

Water

Which type of website is often the LEAST trustworthy?

Websites ending in .com (commercial)

If a Nutrition Facts Panel on a food label says "Total Fat 10 grams" does that total of 10 grams include Saturated Fat and Unsaturated Fat as well as other types of fat that may not be listed on the label?

Yes, the 10 grams of fat includes all types of fat in the food, including Saturated Fat and Unsaturated Fats as well as other types of fat that may not be listed on the label

When you read a "Nutrition Facts" panel on a food label and it says "Total Carbohydrate 30 grams" does that total of 30 grams include the sugar and the fiber (which are both types of carbohydrate)?

Yes, the 30 grams includes all types of carbohydrate

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population.

A primary function of the digestive system is the

breakdown of food into nutrients.

The ____ is the smallest living functional unit in an organism.

cell

Jeremy would like to know the amount of vitamin C that is recommended for his life stage group. He can obtain this information by

checking the RDA table for vitamin C.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

circulation of blood throughout the body.

When we talk about a person's typical pattern of food choices, we are referring to his or her

diet.

Coretta has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce her likelihood of developing heartburn, her physician recommended that she

eat smaller meals, don't lie down immediately after eating and lose excess body fat.

An _____ is a compound that initiates or catalyzes a chemical reaction. For example, digesting food.

enzyme

When we look a the amounts that are typically served at restaurants today, compared to 20 years ago, we see that the amounts have

gotten significantly larger

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.

Certain organs and tissues use _____ to send messages to target cells.

hormones

If I asked you how much "energy" is in 2 Tablespoons (1 serving) of peanut butter, I'm asking you:

how many Calories are in 1 serving of peanut butter.

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

The process of digesting food begins in the

mouth

The brain and spinal cord are structures of the ____ system.

nervous

An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions.

organ

Which of the following is NOT known to be a common food allergen?

rice

According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Thus, physical inactivity is a ____ for developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes.

risk factor

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods.

sugar-sweetened soft drinks

The bladder and kidneys are organs of the _____ system.

urinary

The lining of the small intestine is covered with _____, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.

villi