Nutrition Chapter 1 HMWRK Q's
phytochemicals
...prevent cell damage and destruction, which is a factor in reducing risk for heart disease and certain cancers.
essential
a nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient quantitties by the body is called a(n)....nutrient.
risk factor
a personal characteristic that increases a persons chances of developing a disease is called a....
reduce risk of certain cancers and reduce the risk of macular degeneration
beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene are examples of phytochemicals that may..../
poor diet
diabetes, stroke, and heart disease are chronic disesases caused by:
minerals
empty calorie foods are not a good source of vitamins or
bacteria
food borne illnesses can be caused by...
16
how many kilocalories are provided from a food containing 4 grams of protein?
consuming fast foods
identify lifestyle choices that can reduce your chances of living a long and healthy life.
base your diet on a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
in order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, one should...
smoking
leading cause of preventable deaths in the united states is....
alcohol use dietary choices physical activity habits
lifestyle choices include:
carb= major role to provide energy lipid= necessary for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins protein= cellular development, growth, and maintenance water= temperature regulation
match nutrient on left withits function in the right column?
alpha carotene= reduced risk of certain cancers and macular degeneration caffeine= stimulant effects quercetin= antioxidant effects, may inhibit cancer growth saponins= may kill certain microbes
match the phytochemical with its possible health benefit:
1. generating energy 2. eliminating waste products 3. making proteins
metabolic reactions are involved in:
taking high doses of dietary supplements; eating large amounts of foods that are fortified
nutrient toxicity may result from...
vitamins lipids carbs
organic nutrients include:
nutrients in food are more avialable
our bodies are designed to obtain nutrients from food rather than supplements because...
heating and peeling
processing treatments that can make foods safer and more convenient to eat include:
metabolism
the sum of all the chemical reactions that provide energy for the body to perform work is termed:
malnutrition
what is the state of health when thebody is improperly nourished, including under and overnutrition?
a deficiency disease will occur
what occurs when a nutrient is missing from the diet?
minerals vitamins
what of the following are micronutrients?
functional foods
what term describes a food that is manufactured to boost nutrient intakes?
religious beliefs peers mood
which factors listed below are most likely to influence food choices?
water
which nutrient comprises the largest percentage of the body of a healthy man or woman?
antioxidants
which of the following protect cells and their components from being damaged or destroyed by exposure to certain environmental and internal factors?
fat
with respect to nutrient composition, young women have more...compared to young men.
diet
your....is your usual pattern of food choices.
water
of all the nutrients, which is considered to be the ost essential to support life?
functional foods
orange juice fortified with calcium, margarines that interfere with the body's ability to absorb cholesterol and yogurt with live bacteria are all examples of:
vitamins
which nutrient comprises the smallest percentage of the total body of a healthy man or woman?
carbs lipids proteins
which of the following are considered macronutrients?
lipids water carbs
which of the following are major classes of essential nutrients?
heart disease cancer
which of the following are the top two leading causes of death in the US?
vitamins lipids
which two nutrients provide no usable calories for the body?