nutrition chapter one quiz

the RDA's for nutrients are generally

designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people

Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on

emotional comfort

Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?

fats

behavior contributes to most deaths in the U.S

tobacco use

Six classes of nutrients

vitamins, minerals, fat, protein, carbs, water

when a nutritionist assesses a patient what four areas they collect info from

weight, height, medical history, x-rays

a child develops a strong dislike of noodle soup after she consumers a bowl while sick with the flu. her reaction is an example of food related

negative association

the scientific method

observation and question hypothesis and prediction experiment results and interpretations hypothesis supported

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?

registered dietitian

What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?

the maximum amount from all sources that appear safe for most healthy people

which individual is making a food choice based on negative association

an elderly gentleman who refuses a pb and j sandwich because he had to them everyday during a period when his family was impoverished

what measure is anthropometric

body weight

what is the reason most people choose the foods they eat

convenience