HS 2000 Chapter 5 Personal Nutrition

which of the following is a true statement?

African Americans; individuals with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease; and those older than age 51 should limit their sodium to 1,500 milligrams per day.

The cereal you are eating says a serving size is 2/3 cup and that the amount per each cereal serving is 230 calories. You are going to eat 2 2/3 cups of cereal. How many calories will you be consuming of the cereal alone, not counting the milk?

920

The ranking of carbohydrates, gram for gram, based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (sugar) levels is referred to as which of the following?

Glycemic index

Frequent or heavy use of energy drinks can cause all of the following EXCEPT which?

Good sleep patterns

When creating a healthy eating pattern, you should do all of these EXCEPT?

Increase seafood intake by replacing meat with fish.

Which is NOT true about the Mediterranean diet?

It ameliorates the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Which of the following criteria must be met by foods that are certified as organic?

Not using pesticides or herbicides.

All of the following about nutritional quackery are true EXCEPT which?

Personal testimonies are one of the best ways to determine if something is true

What are the six classes of essential nutrients?

carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water

The main sources of cholesterol include chicken, beef, and which of the following?

eggs

Which B vitamin lowers the risk of neural tube defects in newborns?

folate

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

glucose

Which of the following information is now required by the FDA on Nutrition Facts labels?

information about the added amount of sugars or empty calories in a food product

Nutritional quackery can be difficult to recognize because.

it is often expressed in scientific-sounding terms

Americans get most of their complex carbohydrates from______.

refined grains

______is a bacterium that contaminates many foods, particularly undercooked chicken, eggs, and sometimes processed meat. Answer

salmonella

According to the most recent dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following nutrients do most people need to cut back on?

sodium

To add fiber to your diet, eat high-fiber snacks, such as prunes, popcorn, or _____.

sunflower seeds

"Food insecurity" on college campuses is defined as______.

limited availability of healthy food

Which organism has been associated with food poisoning outbreaks involving deli meats, hot dogs, soft cheeses, raw meat, and unpasteurized milk?

listeria

How many servings of fish a week does the American Heart Association recommend?

2

______refers to the relationship between calories consumes from foods and beverages and calories expended in normal body functions and through physical activity

Calorie Balance

Reducing intake of saturated fats can significantly reduce the risk of______.

Cardiovascular disease

Which vitamin is manufactured in the skin after exposure to sunlight?

D3

Which one of the following is NOT a health danger associated with sweetened drinks?

Decreased likelihood of metabolic syndrome

Which of the following is NOT true of a food allergy?

Suffering headaches four days after eating a food can be a symptom.

What is true about foods that are "certified organic"?

They are processed without genetic modification

Regarding the USDA Food Patterns, which of these is true?

They emphasize selection of a variety of foods in nutrient-dense forms—that is, with little or no solid fats and added sugars— from each food group.

Which of the following is true regarding scientific journal articles about nutrition?

They should be reviewed by health professionals, such as doctors or registered dietitians.

Strategies to help protect yourself against food poisoning include which of the following?

Washing fruits and vegetables under running water

The following are recommended ways to protect yourself from food poisoning EXCEPT?

Wipe up spills on the counter and in the refrigerator on a weekly basis.

Regarding dietary supplements, which of the following is correct?

Years of research has found no clear evidence of a beneficial effect of supplements on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, or cancer.

When you go out to eat at burger-and-fries restaurants, which of the following is correct?

You are at greater risk of becoming overweight.

The "Mediterranean diet" includes healthy, heart-beneficial foods that are rich in______.

antioxidants

which of the following is true regarding the current guidelines that recommend a healthy eating pattern?

consume less than 10% of calories per day from added sugars.

Which of the following health dangers is associated with sweetened soft drinks?

damage tooth enamel

Which of the following is an unsaturated fat?

vegetable oil

What is medical experts' beverage of choice?

water