NUT MID-TERM unit 1

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Fat

Choose the nutrients that provide energy to cells.

Fats Carbohydrates

Choose the reasons it is better to obtain nutrients from foods rather than from supplements.

Foods contain a wider variety of phytochemicals than supplements Nutrients from foods can sometimes be more available than nutrients from supplements Foods naturally contain beneficial combinations of nutrients and phytochemicals

Poor eating habits contribute to which two leading causes of death in the United States?

Heart disease and cancer

_____ are needed by our body in relatively large amounts on a daily basis

Macronutrients

_____ are needed in very small amounts for the body to function properly.

Micronutrients

Which of the following are considered essential nutrients?

Vitamin A Fats containing linolenic acid Calcium

Which of the following are micronutrients?

Vitamins Minerals

The only time a specific nutrient can cure a health condition is when the condition is _____.

a nutrient deficiency disease

The most natural and economical way to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals is to base your diet on _____

a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods

7 kcal/g

alcohol

4 kcal/g

carbohydrates

To help ensure all of the essential nutrients are received from a diet, one should _____

choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods

Several leading causes of death in the United States are considered _____ diseases, which are health problems that typically take many years to develop and have complex causes.

chronic

Moderation

consuming foods in reasonable amounts

Specific nutrients _____ health problems that are unrelated to nutrient deficiencies

do not cure

In order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, you should _____.

eat a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods

Pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages, snack chips, and candies may be considered _____ foods.

empty calorie

Kilocalories are the unit of measurement for _____.

food energy

Variety

incorporate many different nutrient-dense foods into one's diet

The state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished is called _____

malnutrition

Life-sustaining chemicals found in foods are called

nutrients

In order to select a balanced diet for optimal health, it is necessary to gain knowledge about _____.

nutrition

When compared to plant foods, nutrient supplements do not contain a wide variety of _____.

phytochemicals

When a diet is individualized to meet a person's nutrient needs, this means that _____

the diet is designed with consideration of their food preferences

When a diet is individualized to meet a person's nutrient needs, this means that _____.

the diet is designed with consideration of their food preferences

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vitamins

____ is considered the most essential nutrient

water

Balance

Matching energy intake with adequate physical activity to maintain a healthy weight

Which of these statements describes a key concept regarding healthy diets?

Since no naturally occurring food contains all nutrients in amounts your body needs, variety is important

When we want to make changes to the way we usually eat, we change our ______.

diet

Your _____ is your usual pattern of food choices.

diet

In order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, you should _____

eat a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods

Advertising, health status, education, occupation, and income are factors that influence

food choices

Advertising, health status, education, occupation, and income are factors that influence _____.

food choices

Which principles can help ensure nutritional adequacy in a diet?

Moderation Variety Balance

The term "empty calories" refers to foods that contain large amounts of calories from which substances?

Alcohol Added sugars Unhealthy fats

Foods are bad for you if they contain which two substances that can cause food-borne illness?

Bacteria Viruses

Which two nutrients provide the same amount of energy per gram (kcal/g)?

Carbohydrate Protein

Which of the following factors are likely to influence a person's food choices?

Ethnic background Religious beliefs Mood

Which two nutrients do not provide energy for the body?

Minerals Vitamins

Which term describes a food or beverage that supplies a large amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, in relation to its energy value?

Nutrient-dense

Which of the following are considered macronutrients?

Proteins Fats Carbohydrates

Which option describes a situation in which malnutrition can occur?

When people consume nutritionally poor diets

A nutrient that cannot be made by the body or is not produced in great enough amounts to meet needs and therefore must be supplied by food is considered _____

essential

The amount of energy in foods is reported as _____.

kilocalories

You need _____ from foods for your body to function properly.

nutrients

A food is bad for you if it contains _____.

toxic substances

Choose the statement that correctly describes how individuals know what to select for a balanced and healthy diet.

People require knowledge of nutrition in order to select foods that provide the proper mix of nutrients for optimal health

Choose the foods that would be considered nutrient-dense.

Broccoli Whole-grain cereal

Which of the following are recommended characteristics to consider when individualizing a person's diet?

Budget Food preferences Lifestyle