nutrition chapter 1 lecture
Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $22,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the ________ program. - FDIC - FDA - WIC - HWHB
WIC
The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg. Therefore, a megadose of this nutrient would be ________. - 100 mcg - 10 mg - 1 g - 1 mcg
1 g
An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water, 20 g sugar, 3 mg caffeine, and 3 g alcohol. This amount of the beverage supplies ________ kcal. - 95 - 150 - 125 - 101
101
A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat. Based on this information, how many grams of fat are in the serving? - 9 - 11 - 33 - 25
11
An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water, 20 g sugar, and 6 g alcohol. This amount of the beverage supplies ________ kcal. - 129 - 115 - 122 - 189
122
A serving of food contains 20 g fat, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 5 g alcohol, and 1000 mg potassium. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal. - 440 - 200 - 423 - 243
243
The recommended dose of a vitamin is 2 mg. Based on this information, a megadose of the vitamin would be ________. - 5 mg - 10 mcg - 25 mg - 40 mcg
25 mg
A serving of food contains 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, 10 g fat, 5 mg vitamin E, and 150 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal. - 194 - 204 - 234 - 254
254
A serving of food supplies 136 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? - 19 - 26 - 34 - 15
34
A serving of food supplies 144 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? - 16 - 26 - 36 - 46
36
Josh weighs 170 kg. What is his weight in pounds? - 155 pounds - 374 pounds - 77 pounds - 385 pounds
374 pounds
Jorge weighs 153 pounds. What is his approximate weight in kilograms? - 80 kg - 90 kg - 337 kg - 70 kg
70 kg
Which of the following statements is true? - Nutrition experts generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk." - According to scientific evidence, taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals is a safe way to prevent many chronic diseases. - A diet that hasvariety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods. - In the UnitedStates, you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourishedpeople.
A diet that hasvariety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.
Which of the following statements is true? - Phytochemicals are oxidizing agents produced by animal cells. - An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet. - People develop scurvy when their diets lack vitamin E. - Under certain conditions, the human body can make iron, copper, and zinc.
An essential nutrient must be supplied by the diet.
Which of the following agricultural practices is recommended because it can improve the environment? - Expanding farmland into forests and grasslands - Using chemical methods to control crop pests - Applying irrigation water directly to the roots of crops - Raising more corn-fed beef and pork
Applying irrigation water directly to the roots of crops
Which of the following substances is a phytochemical? - Glucose - Zinc - Caffeine - Pantothenic acid
Caffeine
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 25 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides about 20% of the food energy. - Carbohydrate provides about 40% of the food energy. - Water provides about 10% of the food energy. - Carbohydrate provides about 30% of the food energy.
Carbohydrate provides about 30% of the food energy.
Which of the following food-related practices is recommended because it can improve the environment? - Throwing out uneaten and/or leftover foods - Eating more meat, especially beef - Eating smaller food portions - Consuming more corn-fed beef and pork
Eating smaller food portions
According to some nutrition scientists, selenium is a key beneficial nutrient. - True - False
False
Children who live in southern Australia and western Europe are more likely to die before their fifth birthday than children living in other regions of the world. - True - False
False
Vitamin C, iron, and fat are classified as macronutrients. - True - False
False
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy for humans? - Alcohol - Glucose - Caffeine - Thiamin
Glucose
Which of the following foods is naturally a source of phytochemicals? - Margarine - Tuna - Grapes - Luncheon meat
Grapes
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? - Chronic lower respiratory infections - Heart disease - Suicide - Influenza and pneumonia
Heart disease
Which of the following foods is not a source of phytochemicals? - Fresh blueberries - Cashew nuts - Whole-grain bread - Lean meat
Lean meat
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient? - Fat - Magnesium - Water - Protein
Magnesium
Which of the following statements is true? - Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients. - A skin rash could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency disease. - A headache is a common sign of a mineral deficiency disease. - Most phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients.
Nutrient deficiency diseases develop when diets lack essential nutrients.
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? - Cheese nachos - Iceberg lettuce - Orange slices - Softmargarine
Orange slices
Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient dense? - Strawberries - Whole-grain bread - Peanut butter - Raw apple slices
Peanut butter
Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition? - People who are addicted to drugs - Preschool children who attend daycare - College freshmen who live on campus - Middle-age men who exercise regularly
People who are addicted to drugs
Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy for human cells? - Cholesterol - Protein - Vitamin D - Iron
Protein
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 25 g protein, 10 mg vitamin B-6, and 100 ml water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides themost food energy. - Carbohydrate provides the most food energy. - Water provides 15% of the food energy. - Protein provides 37% of the food energy.
Protein provides 37% of the food energy.
Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition? - Residents of long-term care facilities - School-age children who participate in school lunch programs - College freshmen who live in dormitories - Individuals who have jobs that require a lot of sitting
Residents of long-term care facilities
Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths in the United States? - Eating fatty food - Consuming alcohol - Exercising infrequently - Smoking cigarettes
Smoking cigarettes
Which of the following behaviors is a known risk factor for heart disease? - Smokingcigarettes - Being physically active - Consuming excess vitamin c - Eating a high-fiber diet
Smokingcigarettes
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? - Olive oil - French fries - Grape drink - Soy milk
Soy milk
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? - Chronic lower respiratory infections - Stroke - Suicide - Influenza and pneumonia
Stroke
Which of the following foods is a major source of empty calories? - Sugar-sweetened soft drinks - Fresh fruit - Fat-free dairy products - Breads made with wheat flour
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks
Which of the following statements is true? - The height of a child with stunting is much lower than normal when compared to children who are the same age but adequately nourished. - In Africa, type 1 diabetes is a major cause of death among impoverished children who are under 5 years of age. - Vitamin C deficiency is a major cause of blindness among children who are poorly-nourished, especially children who live in developing countries. - In developing countries, most children are vaccinated against measles, but they still have a higher than average risk of contracting the infectious disease.
The height of a child with stunting is much lower than normal when compared to children who are the same age but adequately nourished.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which of the following substances can not be classified as a dietary supplement? - Tobacco - Vitamin E - Copper - Lysine
Tobacco
According to some nutrition scientists, fiber is a key beneficial nutrient. - True - False
True
According to some nutrition scientists, vitamin E is a key beneficial nutrient. - True - False
True
Bioengineering of food crops may result in better crop yields and more nutritious grains, fruits, and vegetables. - True - False
True
Biotechnology involves the use of living things to improve manufactured products. - True - False
True
Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient? - Vitamin C - Protein - Carbohydrate - Fat
Vitamin C
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body? - Carbohydrate - Fat - Alcohol - Vitamin D
Vitamin D
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient? - Cholesterol - Vitamin E - Water - Fat
Vitamin E
Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life? - Water - Protein - Omega-3 fatty acids - Vitamin C
Water
Today's Americans consume more ________ than in 1970. - added sugars - chicken eggs - red meat - fluid milk
added sugars
A substance that can protect a person's cells from being damaged or destroyed by certain harmful factors is a(an) ________. - oxidizing agent - antioxidant - micronutrient - phytochemical
antioxidant
A team of biologists is using scientific methods to develop chickens that lay eggs, which supply 20% more healthy fat than the eggs that chickens currently lay. If the team's effort is successful, the eggs will be an example of a ______ food. - bioengineered - sustainable - minimally-processed - synthetically-fabricated
bioengineered
Most forms of ________ are a source of energy for cells. - cholesterol - water - vitamin C - carbohydrate
carbohydrate
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today's Americans consume more ________ than in 1970. - cheese - eggs - red meat - whole grains
cheese
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today's Americans consume more ________ than in 1970. - chicken - beef liver - red meat - fluid milk
chicken
Lynne consumes 6 ounces of a beverage that supplies 63 kcal from alcohol. To determine how many grams of alcohol are in that amount of the beverage, she should ________. - divide 63 by 7 - multiply 63 by 4 - divide 63 by 4 - multiply 63 by 9
divide 63 by 7
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today's Americans consume more ________ than in 1970. - fish - eggs - red meat - fluid milk
fish
Today's Americans consume more ________ than in 1970. - fruits and vegetables - chicken eggs - red meat - fluid milk
fruits and vegetables
Jaelyn is in her 6th month of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to her food choices, and she eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. According to her doctor, Jaelyn is "chronically undernourished." Based on this information, Jaelyn is likely to ________. - give birth at least four weeks earlier than expected - deliver a baby who has no serious health problems - give birth to a high-birth-weight baby - deliver a baby with type 1 diabetes
give birth at least four weeks earlier than expected
The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of ________. - BTUs - kilocalories - rads - thermals
kilocalories
According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2030, Americans should improve their health by ________. - decreasing their intake of refined, enriched, and fortified foods - reducing their children's exposure to energy-dense foods - learning how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources - making nutritious food more available
making nutritious food more available
Each day, Phil takes ten pills that each supply 1000 mg of vitamin C. The recommended amount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day. His daily vitamin C intake is an example of a ________. - physiological level - requirement - marginal intake - megadose
megadose
An essential nutrient ________. - performs a vital function in the body - is only in foods from animal sources - must be supplied by the diet - is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories
must be supplied by the diet
A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans, because this substance is ________. - required by cats and dogs - needed for the normal development of human cells - in most natural foods that undergo minimal processing - easily manufactured by food chemists
needed for the normal development of human cells
A person's ________ is (are) not a major influence for his or her food selection practices. - place ofresidence - political beliefs - moods - health status
political beliefs
Eating a high-salt diet increases people's chances of developing high blood pressure. Thus, a diet that supplies excessive amounts of salt is a ________ for high blood pressure. - hypotheticalvariable - dietarymodulator - risk factor - primary predictor
risk factor
Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from ________. - consuming too much fat and sugar - vitamin A deficiency - developing cystic fibrosis - developing type 2 diabetes
vitamin A deficiency
Elisa weighs 62 kg, which is approximately ________ pounds. - 136 - 152 - 176 - 202
136
An 8-ounce serving of a beverage contains 250 ml water, 30 g sugar, 3 mg caffeine, and 3 g alcohol. This amount of the beverage supplies ________ kcal. - 91 - 141 - 176 - 186
141
Benjamin limits his sodium intake to 1.5 g/day. This amount is equivalent to ________. - 15 mg/day - 150 mg/day - 1500 mg/day - 15,000 mcg/day
1500 mg/day
Jerry's height is 65 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters? - 26 cm - 165 cm - 178 cm - 225 cm
165 cm
Two tablespoons of vegetable oil supply about 200,000 calories, which is the same as ________ kilocalories. - 20 - 2000 - 200 - 20,000
200
How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 8 g protein, 10 g fat, 22 g carbohydrate, 130 mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water? - 208 - 210 - 204 - 206
210
Jorge weighs 48 pounds. What is his approximate weight in kilograms? - 89 kg - 22 kg - 106 kg - 70 kg
22 kg
A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein, 400 ml water, 25 mg vitamin B-6, and 8 g fat. According to this information, how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food? - 182 - 152 - 220 - 212
220
Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent to ________. - 23 mg/day - 230 mg/day - 2300 mg/day - 23,000 mg/day
2300 mg/day
A serving of food contains 3 g alcohol, 6 mg cholesterol, 500 ml water, 25 g fat, 5 g protein, and 38 g carbohydrate. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal. - 575 - 636 - 392 - 418
418
A tablespoon of sugar supplies about 48 kilocalories, which is the same as ________ calories. - 4.8 - 4800 - 48,000 - 480,000
48,000
A serving of food supplies 244 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? - 61 - 27 - 35 - 175
61
Kerry weighs 38 kg. What is her approximate weight in pounds? - 35 pounds - 84 pounds - 17 pounds - 128 pounds
84 pounds
Jorge weighs 196 pounds. What is his approximate weight in kilograms? - 89 kg - 431 kg - 337 kg - 70 kg
89 kg
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving? - Fresh blueberries - Chocolate chip cookie - Fat-free milk - Baked chicken
Chocolate chip cookie
Which of the following foods is not nutrient dense? - Fresh strawberries - Chocolate cookies - Orange juice - Romaine lettuce
Chocolate cookies
A food scientist would like to develop a ready-to-use therapeutic food that would be consumed by 3- to 5-year-old starving children. Based on this information, which of the following ingredients is not necessary to include in the food's recipe? - Cholesterol - Peanut butter - Iron - Vitamin A
Cholesterol
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States? - Chronic lower respiratory infections - Diabetes - Suicide - Influenza and pneumonia
Diabetes
A serving of food supplies 22 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat, 23 g protein, 120 mcg vitamin A, and 150 ml water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides themost food energy. - Carbohydrate provides the least food energy. - Carbohydate provides the most food energy. - Fat provides the least food energy
Fat provides the least food energy.
A serving of food supplies 22 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat, 23 g protein, 120 mcg vitamin A, and 150 ml water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides themost food energy. - Carbohydrate provides the least food energy. - Carbohydate provides the most food energy. - Fat provides the least food energy.
Fat provides the least food energy.
Which of the following statements is true? - Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food. - In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death. - A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type, birth order, and sustainability. - Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet.
In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death.
________ is an example of a food that supplies a lot of empty calories. - Whole milk - Cottage cheese - Lite beer - Unsaltedcrackers
Lite beer
Which of the following statements is true? - Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food. - In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to the ten leading causes of death, including influenza and pneumonia. - A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type, birth order, and sustainability. - People are born with the ability to choose a nutritious variety of foods.
Nutrients are life-sustaining substances in food.
Which of the following statements is true? - Meals on Wheelsprovides nutritious meals for pregnant, low-income women who are too sick toleave their homes. - The SchoolBreakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children,regardless of their family incomes. - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy allowable foods. - The School Lunch and Breakfast programs are available to low- and middle-income children in 20 states.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy allowable foods.
Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States? - Tuberculosis - Cancer - Heart disease - Stroke
Tuberculosis
Most Americans _________. - are food secure - develop scurvy by the time they are 2 years of age - experience stunting before they reach school age - are concerned about running out of food
are food secure
A person's ________ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices. - place ofresidence - blood type - mood - health status
blood type
For five years, Michael ate only plant foods. He recently developed numbness in his feet and a sore swollen tongue. A few days after he added eggs and milk to his diet, his tongue healed and the numbness in his feet stopped bothering him. Based on this information, Michael probably ________. - had absorbed toxic minerals from plant foods, which were eliminated from his body when he consumed the animal foods - suffered from a rare genetic disorder that developed when high levels of various phytochemicals were consumed - developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods - had been infected with a rare viral disease that was transmitted by certain plant foods
developed a nutrient deficiency disorder that was cured by the eating animal foods
Lynne wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 200 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, she should ________. - divide the number of kcal by 9 - multiply the number of kcal by 4 - divide the number of kcal by 4 - multiply the number per serving by 9
divide the number of kcal by 4
The main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2030 is to ________. - increase the use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals - reduce children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies and diseases - obtain nutrition information from reliable and scientific sources - improve health by promoting healthy eating and making nutritious foods available
improve health by promoting healthy eating and making nutritious foods available
In the United States, food insecurity is most likely to affect ________. - adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt - adult women who take birth control pills - older adults on fixed incomes - body builders who consume too many protein supplements
older adults on fixed incomes
Eating diets that contain high amounts of certain kinds of fat raise the risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease. - hypotheticalvariable - dietarymodulator - nutritionaldeterminant - risk factor
risk factor
Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, ten infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to ________. - give megadoses of vitamin C to each baby - add more fruit juice to the babies' diets - stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water - reduce the amount of iron in the babies' diets
stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water
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. - 87 - 97 - 107 - 117
117
A serving of food supplies 153 kcal from fat. Based on this information, how many grams of fat are in the serving? - 9 - 17 - 38 - 22
17
Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water, 60 g of fat, 20 g of protein, 500 mg of vitamin C, 275 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide? - 780 - 930 - 1550 - 1720
1720
Archie weighs 62 kg, which is approximately ________ pounds. - 108 - 158 - 28 - 136
136
A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides themost food energy. - Vitamin E provides about 10% of the food energy. - Carbohydrateprovides the most food energy. - Fat provides about75% of total calories
Carbohydrateprovides the most food energy.
Debra is in her 7th month of pregnancy. Before she became pregnant, she didn't care about the nutritional quality of her food choices. She didn't make any effort to improve her poor diet after she learned that she was pregnant. Debra generally eats what is cheap, tastes good, and is convenient. Based on this information, she is undernourished and likely to ________. - give birth a couple of weeks later than expected - bleed excessively after delivering her baby - give birth to a high-birth-weight baby - deliver a baby with vitamin C toxicity
deliver a baby with vitamin C toxicity
A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides themost food energy. - Vitamin E provides about 10% of the food energy. - Carbohydrateprovides the most food energy. - Fat provides about75% of total calories.
Carbohydrateprovides the most food energy.
Which of the following statements is true? - A megadose ofvitamin C is within the range of safe intake for the nutrient. - Peanut butter contains too many empty calories to be a nutritious food. - Most foods aremixtures of nutrients. - A healthy diet supplies about 90% of its calories from energy-dense foods.
Most foods aremixtures of nutrients.
Dave's height is 69 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters? - 27 cm - 162 cm - 183 cm - 175 cm
175 cm
Lynne wants to estimate the grams of fat in a serving of oil that supplies 400 kcal. The oil contains no fiber, protein, carbohydrate, and alcohol. To obtain this value, she should ________. - divide the number of kcal by 9 - multiply the number of kcal by 4 - divide the number of kcal by 4 - multiply the number per serving by 9
divide the number of kcal by 9
A serving of food contains 30 g fat, 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 5 mg iron, 600 mg calcium, and 250 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal. - 440 - 200 - 320 - 290
290
Which of the following statements is true? - Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient. - Strawberries are an energy-dense food. - Milk, bananas,and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans. - According to nutrition experts, junk foods have no nutritional value.
Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.
Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin? - When large amountsof the chemical are consumed, no health problems occur. - The chemical has avery limited range of safe intake. - The chemical is ingrapes, cherries, and tomatoes. - When a person'sdiet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.
When a person'sdiet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.
Which of the following statements is true? - When compared to the typical American diet in 1987-1988, today's Americans consume more total calories. - Today, Americans eat more whole eggs than they consumed in 1970. - In the United States, the adult population consumes more red meat than they ate in 1970. - Americans consume more fluid milk than they consumed in 1970.
When compared to the typical American diet in 1987-1988, today's Americans consume more total calories.
Infants and toddlers who are chronically undernourished are likely to develop stunting as they reach school age. - True - False
True
Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should ________. - divide the number of kcal by 2 - multiply the number of kcal by 4 - divide the number of kcal by 4 - multiply the number per serving by 2
divide the number of kcal by 4
Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from ________. - type 1 diabetes - heart disease - lung cancer - influenza
heart disease
A serving of food contains 7 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 6 g fat, 1 g alcohol, 2 mcg vitamin B-12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, this food provides ________ kcal/serving. - 296 - 149 - 126 - 142
not 142 or 126
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving? - Cheese nachos - Iceberg lettuce - Fat-free milk - Softmargarine
Fat-free milk
Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? - Close friends - Blood type - Vitamin A status - Birth order
Close friends
________ includes farming techniques that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment. - Agritechnologic food production - Organoleptic crop management - Nutrigenomic farming - Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture
Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a nutrient toxicity disorder? - Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily - Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily - Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a week - Drinking 8 ounces of fat-free milk with each meal
Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily
Jemma, who is 7 months pregnant, suffers from chronic undernutrition. Based on this information, she has a higher than average risk of a difficult labor and delivering a baby with serious health problems. - True - False
True
Which of the following federally subsidized food programs is designed to improve the nutritional status specifically of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women and their preschool children in the United States? - Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Meals on Wheels - UNICEF - WIC
WIC
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body? - Water - Protein - Carbohydrate - Alcohol
Water
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 9 g fat, 25 g protein, 10 mg vitamin B-6, and 100 ml water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? - Fat provides the most food energy. - Carbohydrate provides about the same amount of food energy as the fat in this food. - Water supplies about the same amount of food energy as the protein in this food. - Protein provides about 60% of total calories.
Carbohydrate provides about the same amount of food energy as the fat in this food.
Anna is 17 years of age and pregnant with her first child. She has difficulty earning enough money to support herself, and recently, she was diagnosed with iron deficiency. Based on this information, Anna should enroll in the ________ program. - FDIC - FDA - WIC - HWHB
WIC
