Knowledge Check: Chapter 01 Food Choices and Human Health

If you eat a ham sandwich that has 12 grams of proteins, how many calories are you getting from proteins

48 calories

You are reading a brief on a research study, and it states, "The soil in this coastal area is poor in the mineral selenium, and therefore, people living here have an increased risk for heart disease." What type of a research study will this information indicate?

Epidemiological studies

We get energy in the form of calories from food. What are the energy-yielding nutrients

carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

A balanced diet helps in maintaining good health. A poor diet can increase risk for all the chronic diseases given below EXCEPT

pneumonia

A nutritious diet is an eating pattern characterized by five principles: adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety

true