Nutrition Exam 1

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A serving of food contains 15 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies

117 kcal

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, how many kcal does a serving of this food provide?

126

According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, healthy people who are less than 51 years of age and are not African American should limit their sodium intake to ____ mg/day.

2300

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide ___ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

3

How much water are we made up of?

70-80%

23. Which of the following statements is true?

A person who regularly consumes more than the UL for a nutrient is likely to develop the nutrient's toxicity disorder.

What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency") for your cells?

ATP

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of under nutrition?

Alcoholics

________ are used to measure the amount of energy intake.

Calories

A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g of fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about serving of the food?

Carbohydrate provides the most food energy

What are the macro nutrients?

Carbs,proteins, and fats

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

DVs

29. Which of the following statements is true?

Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.

Which of the following recommendations is an overarching concept of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010

Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 ____ are unhealthy and should be consumed in limited amounts

Keeps trans fat as low as possible.

Which of the following statements is true?

Most foods contain more than one nutrient.

Which of the following statements is true?

Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.

34. Which of the following statements is true?

Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children.

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Protein

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

RDA

Which of the following menu items is referred to as an "empty - calorie" food?

Sugar - sweetened soft drinks

32. Which of the following statements is true?

The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufactures to market their products as cures for diseases.

22. Which of the following statements is true?

The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons.

To produce the maximum amount of energy from the breakdown of macro-nutrients, cells require

amino acids

Food guides generally do not group ____ with diary foods.

eggs

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

empty calories

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

gastric juice

Tamika's 52 year old father died as a result of a condition that is leading cause of death in the United States. Based on this information, Tamika's father died from

heart disease

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

kilocalories

The ratio of vitamins and minerals to calories is called ____

nutrient density

Which of the following organs produces and secretes enzymes that are essential for proper digestion?

pancreas

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

Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the United States?

smoking cigarettes

A nutrient requirement is

the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a particular level of nutritional health

Metabolism is

the total of all chemical changes that occur in cells

During the past two months, theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, theresa should be tested for

ulcerative colitis

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

Carbohydrates

carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing ____ than a person who does not have ulcerative colitis.

Colon cancer

Diet refers to a person's

Usual pattern of food choices

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't supply any energy for the human body?

Vitamin C

What are the micro nutrients?

Vitamins and minerals

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

Water

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't provide any energy for the human body?

Water

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

Whole - grain cereal


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