Nutrition Chapter 1

What ways do grocery stores market their products?

- end of aisle displays - selection of flooring material - positioning on shelves

What are the 3 leading causes of death to Americans?

1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory infections

What are the calorie costs for each of the nutrients in the following food. 10 g carbs 5 g fat 4 g protein

10 - 40 kcal 5 - 45 kcal 4 - 15 kcal

How many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol?

7

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius.

Calorie

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1 degree celsius.

Kilocalorie

What is a state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished?

Malnutrition

What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?

Nutrient-dense

What is the study of how the body uses nutrients?

Nutrition

The _________ that we receive from food influences our food choices.

Sensory information

Which vitamin has the role of maintaining collagen?

Vitamin C

Which term best describes a person's usual pattern of food choices?

diet

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are related to ________ practices common in American society.

eating

The body gets nutrients from?

food

The body makes __________ amounts of conditionally essential nutrients.

inadequate

What is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under- and overnutrition?

malnutrition

Approximately 50%-70% of the body's total weight is?

water

What is the most essential nutrient?

water

Cognitive factors the influence food choices involve the _______ process.

learning

Which of the following would be effective in decreasing a person's risk for premature death?

- exercising regularly - consuming fruits and vegetables

Which of the following are examples of goals for healthy people 2020?

-increase the contribution of fruits and whole grains to the diets of people 2 years and older -reduce the consumption of solid fats and added sugars -reduce the number of adults who are obese

What nutrients provide energy to the body?

- fat - protein - carbs

Poor eating habits contribute to the development of?

- heart disease - type 2 diabetes - excess body fat - some types of cancer

Which of the following nutrients are considered inorganic?

- minerals - water

A person typically needs strong psitive motivation to get them to change their eating behavior. What are circumstances that will motivate a person to improve ingrained food-related behaviors?

- motivated to improve health - desire to gain/lose weight