Nutrition Exam 1

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Define nutrients

Chemicals necessary for proper function

Define chemistry

The study of the composition and characteristics of matter and the changes that can occur to it

An aspect of involves studying causes of health problems in a population. a. epidemiology b. technobiology c. diseasiology d. censusology

a. epidemiology

Lena weighs 165 pounds. What is her weight in kilograms? a. 75 kg b. 7.5 kg c. 82 kg d. 8.2 kg

a. 75kg

Which of the following conditions is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States? a. tuberculosis b. cancer c. heart disease d. stroke

a. tuberculosis

The Program enables eligible low-income participants to use a special debit card to purchase food at authorized stores. a. Nutritious Food Purchase b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance c. Healthy Diets for All d. Eat Better for Less

b.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Which of the following foods is energy and nutrient dense? a. peanut butter b. sugar-sweetened soft drink c. fat-free milk d. iceberg lettuce

a. peanut butter

Which of the following foods is a rich source of phytochemicals? a. hamburger b. fish c. peaches d. chicken

c. peaches

Which of the following statements is false? a. A megadose is 10 times the recommended amount of a nutrient. b. Megadoses of nutrients may behave like drugs in the body. c. In general, megadoses of nutrients are safe to consume. d. A physiological dose of a vitamin is less than a megadose of the vitamin.

c.In general, megadoses of nutrients are safe to consume.

How many grams are in 1 lb?

454 grams

A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 10 g fat, and 50 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

Fat provides the most energy, 90g

How do you convert lbs to kg?

Multiply the number of lbs by .45

What is a case-control study?

Study that compares a healthy patient to a non-healthy patient

Phytochemicals a. are essential nutrients. b. may have healthful benefits. c. should be avoided. d. are in animal sources of food.

b. may have healthful benefits. Found in plants

Diet is a a. practice of restricting energy intake. b. pattern of food choices. c. method of reducing portion sizes. d. technique to reduce carbohydrate intake.

b. pattern of food choices

A group of scientists observe a group of college students over 4 years to determine which of their characteristics leads to weight gain. This study is an example of a. a case-control study. b. a prospective study. c. a retrospective study. d. an experimental study.

b. prospective study because it is a study done over a long period of time

In the United States, the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths is a. physical inactivity. b. tobacco use. c. high-fat diet. d. excessive alcohol intake.

b. tobacco use

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? a. potato chips b. broccoli c. butter d. chocolate chip cookie

broccoli

An antioxidant is a(an) a. essential nutrient found only in animal foods. b. dietary supplement that is available without prescription. c. substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed. d. nonnutrient produced by plants that provides health benefits.

c. substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed.

A serving of food contains 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, and 4 g fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies kcal. a. 64 b. 74 c. 84 d. 94

c. 84

4497 --->

carbs protein fat alcohol

What did the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1194 allow manufacturers to do?

classify certain nutrient supplements and certain herbal products as food not drugs

Comparing individuals with iron-deficiency anemia to individuals who have very similar characteristics but are healthy would be an example of a. a prospective study. b. an anecdotal study. c. a retrospective study. d. a case-control study.

d. case-control

The first step of the scientific method usually involves a. gathering data. b. developing a hypothesis. c. identifying relationships between variables. d. making observations.

d. making observations

refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells. a. Physiology b. Catabolism c. Anatomy d. Metabolism

d. metabolism

The nutrients that provide energy are a. carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids. b. lipids, proteins, and minerals. c. vitamins, minerals, and proteins. d. proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

d. proteins fats and carbohydrates *The six classes of nutrients are protein carbs fat water vitamins minerals

Another word of weight is?

grams

Since the 1970s we eat ____ red meat, eggs, and milk ____fish poultry cheese and refined forms and fruits and veggies ____chicken and fish

less, more, more

Another word for volume is?

liters

What are three phytochemicals?

nuts wheat berries

Define nutrition

scientific study of nutrients

What are the six classes of nutrients?

water vitamins minerals carbs protein fats/lipids

How many lbs are in 1 kg?

2.2 lbs

How man cm are in an inch?

2.54cm

How many grams are in an ounce?

28 grams

What is a nutrient that must be supplied by food called?

An essential nutrient


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