Nutrition

A clot partially blocking an artery in the heart

A chest pain called angina is caused by this condition.

lymphatic

A chylomicron leaving an absorptive cell enters this system for transport throughout the body.

5

A food that supplies less than percent (%) of DV is considered a low source of the nutrient listed. (number only)

phospholipids

A major component of membranes these lipids are needed for normal functioning of nerve cells

levels of nutrients in packaged foods

A nutrient content claim describes

In a TV commercial, a famous football player claims that a popular energy drink has helped improve his energy levels.

A nutrition anecdote is not the same as a testimonial. Which of the following descriptions is an example of a testimonial?

50

A tablespoon of a sugar or syrup provides about this many calories.

false

After it enters the body cholesterol in food undergoes digestion

True

All five tastes can be detected anywhere on the tongue

False

All forms of LDL cholesterol are unhealthy.

2 cups of raw spinach

Although Alfonzo doesn't like many kinds of vegetables, he is willing to eat more servings of nutrient-dense, raw leafy vegetables each day. According the the USDA, Alfonzo can count ____ as a serving of a vegetable

phenylalanine

Aspartame contains this amino acid that cannot be metabolized by individuals with phenylketonuria.

Reliable: A nutrition blog, a review with gov. Not Reliable: others

Based on the information that's provided in the description, determine whether the website is a source of reliable nutrition information.

Meats and sweets 4, Fruits, veggies and whole grains 1, Poultry, eggs, and yogurt 3, Fish and seafood 2

Based on the recommendations of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, rank the following foods in order, from foods that should be consumed in the highest amounts to foods consumed in smallest amounts.

True

Body cells metabolize glucose when energy is needed.

1000, 50, 900

Brent is a 22-year-old man who doesn't smoke. His RDA for vitamin C is 90 mg per day. If he takes ____ mg of vitamin C each day, he will consume megadose amounts of the vitamin. (Check all that apply.)

anabolism

Building larger substances from smaller units is a function of . (Your answer must be correctly spelled to receive credit.)

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges indicate ranges of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes that provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals and may reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. For a person who is following a 2,500-kilocalorie per day diet, determine the approximate number of grams of each macronutrient to be consumed using the AMDR as the guideline, and match it with its macronutrient category:

Carbs: 280-400 grams per day Protein: 63-218 grams per day Fat: 56-97 grams per day

glucose

Cells in the central nervous system depend on this macronutrient for energy.

brain

Cells in this body organ contain high amounts of cholesterol.

mechanical

Chemical and are two examples of energy forms. (Your answer must be correctly spelled to receive credit.)

Personal Conviction

Coconut oil is a superfood!" What evidence supports this claim?

False

Coconut oil is an excellent source of polyunsaturated fats

diarrhea

Depletion of body fluid volume or dehydration is a consequence of this digestive disorder.

True

Dietary supplements aren't intended to treat, diagnose or cure diseases.

Grains is orange, veggies is green, diary is the cup, protein is purple and fruit is red.

Drag and drop the correct food group onto the plate in the appropriate location

2

During digestion lipase removes this many fatty acids are removed from a triglyceride.

RDN

Hannah is obese and has diabetes. She would like to locate a nutrition and diet expert to help her lose weight and get her diabetes under control. She should seek someone who has _____ for credentials., People who have this credential are specially trained, college-educated health care professionals who have extensive knowledge of foods, nutrition, and dietetics.

24

If an adult vomits for more than hours it's time to get medical help.

bile salts

If this substance was missing fats would clump and digestion in the small intestine would be less efficient

trans fat

In the U.S. food labels are required to list this type of fat that is associated with adverse health outcomes.

260

Jackson consumes an average of 2600 kcal/day. He would like to follow the recommendation concerning added sugars intake that is highlighted in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Based on this information, Jackson should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal/day.

True

Lack of dietary fiber affects frequency of bowl movements.

True

Lactose is a carbohydrate found in milk produced by mammals.

glucose

Lactose or milk sugar, is composed of a unit of galactose and a unit of this disaccharide.

registered dietitian who counsels patients in a hospital clinic

Luisa is overweight and has a condition called pre-diabetes. She would like to locate a nutrition and diet expert to help her lose weight. She should seek a _____, because this person is a college-trained health care professional who has extensive knowledge of foods, nutrition, and dietetics.

False

Maintaining a healthy weight prevents Type 1 diabetes.

Glucose=Maltase, Fructose=Sucrase, Galactose=Lactase

Match each intestinal enzyme with a monosaccharide that results from its action. (each monosaccharide is only used once.) 1. Maltase 2. Lactase 3. Sucrase

Integumentary 4, reproductive 2, endocrine 3, digestive 1, urinary 5

Match these organs to their primary system 1. Pancreas 2. Gonads 3. Glands 4. Skin 5. Kidneys

digestive 2, cardiovascular 1, respiratory 3, lymphatic 5 urinary 4

Match these systems with their primary function 1. Blood circulation 2. breakdown of foods and absorption of nutrients 3. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide 4. elimination of salts, water, wastes 5. defense against infectious agents.

kidney stones

Mega doses of calcium increases risk of this condition.

niacin

Megadoses of this vitamin increases risk of liver damage.

poor

Most animal foods would be described as sources of carbohydrate

True

Most cases of cardiovascular disease are caused by atherosclerosis

cholesterol

Most gallstones contain this lipid.

True

Nutrition is a science that requires specialized training and practitioners have advanced degrees from accredited universities.

True

Nuts and seeds are classified as protein-rich foods.

Fat

On average, Sabrina consumes 1800 kcal per day. Her average carbohydrate intake is 900 kcal per day; her protein intake averages 600 kcal per day; and her fat intake averages 300 kcal per day. Use this information to calculate whether macronutrient intakes are within the recommended ranges of the AMDR. If her intake of carbohydrate, protein, and/or fat is not in the recommended range, place an X in the macronutrient's box.

generally don't take human nutrition courses while in medical school.

Physicians may provide nutrition information to their patients. Nevertheless, many physicians aren't nutrition experts, because they

ATP

Released by catabolic processes, this molecule is referred to as energy currency for body cells.

True

Research results are often sensationalized by the media and imply benefits that exceed those reported by scientists conducting the study.

Sodium only

Sam usually consumes 2800 kcal per day and maintains a healthy weight for his height by exercising daily. On average, his intake of added sugars is 160 kcal per day; his saturated fat intake is 9% of his total calorie intake; his sodium intake is 2700 mg per day, and his water intake is almost 10 cups per day. He would like to follow the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Based on this information, his _____ intake doesn't meet the recommendations. (Check all that apply.)

True

Scientists are unsure of the causes of diverticula formation in the small intestine.

Diverticula

Small pouches that form in the lining of the large intestine are called .

2 cups

Sondra is allergic to raw fruit. When she eats fresh apples, for example, her lips soon begin to swell and feel like they've been burned. Although she can't eat fresh fruit, she can consume cooked, canned, or juiced forms of fruit. According to the USDA, she can substitute ___ of canned applesauce for 2 small fresh apples.

polyunsaturated

Soybean oil is rich in this type of fatty acid that has two or more double bonds in the carbon-to-carbon chain

True

Submitting a question to quackwatch.org helps you verify the credentials of a nutritionist.

chemical

Substances secreted by the digestive tract contribute to digestion.

UL: Exceeding this recommended AI: when there is not sufficient EER: average caloric intake RDA: amount meets the nutrient needs

The Dietary Reference Intakes is an umbrella term that covers a group of nutrient recommendations. Drag the nutrient recommendation and explanation to its corresponding DRI term.

2,000 kcal/day

The Dietary Value (DV) of sodium on a Nutrition Facts Label is based on a diet composed of this many calories per day.

False

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements with the same rigor as it regulates pharmaceutical products.

True

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission enforces consumer protection laws.

Claims on product labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates this type of information concerning food and nutrition.

True

The U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements website has information about the risks and benefits of herbal supplements.

Fat

The body converts excess dietary fructose to this macronutrient.

Membrane

The flow of nutrients in and out of a human cell is controlled by this feature

absorption

The process of _______ takes up nutrients in the digestive tract and distributes them via the bloodstream or lymphatic system

People with similar dietary habits

The subjects of an intervention study are most likely to be this group.

Disclaimers: Super Cleanse diet Money back: Arginne xxx Testimonial: Hi? I'm Darla Heart Promises of quick and easy: Juicing is easy and fun! Too good to be true: Razz-berry

There are a number of "red flags" for identifying nutrition-related misinformation. Match the claim to the appropriate red flag.

Low-calorie candy: Provides 40 calories or less per serving Low-fat popcorn: Provides 3 grams or less of fat per serving Reduced-fat crackers: Has less than 25% of the fat in the regular product Extra lean beef: Has less than 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per serving

There are legal definitions for some common nutrient content claims. Match the type of food with the product that is allowed to have that nutrient content claim on its package label:

ketone bodies

These chemicals are generated when fat is incompletely metabolized for energy.

Food and Drug Administration

This U.S. agency monitors the safety of artificial sweeteners.

65 mg/dl

This blood glucose level is hypoglycemic.

pancreas

This body organ contains cells that produce insulin.

Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act

This federal act allows manufacturers to classify dietary supplements as foods.

soluble

This fiber type delays stomach emptying and binds cholesterol.

coffee

This food is known to contribute to acid reflux.

bile backs up into the liver

This happens when a gallstone blocks the passage from the liver to the duodenum

glucagon

This hormone opposes the effects of insulin.

winter squash

This is a "starchy" food.

high LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol

This is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.

Tissue

This is a mass of cells with similar characteristics.

Testimonial

This is a personal endorsement of a food or product that is not be based on scientific evidence.

lipoprotein

This is a structure that transports lipids through the blood and lymph systems

prebiotics

This is a type of dietary fiber that promotes healthful bacteria in the large intestine.

micelle

This is a water-soluble particle that transports lipid digestion end products to absorptive cells in the small intestine.

Website of a nationally recognized health organization

This is reliable source of information on the health benefits of a nutrition supplement.

38 grams/day

This is the fiber recommended adequate intake for young adult men.

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

This is the highest level of a vitamin or mineral that can be regularly consumed without increased risk of harm.

Colon

This is the primary Section of the large Intestine

requirement

This is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health.

HDL

This is the smallest and most dense lipoprotein

Cell

This is the smallest living functional unit in your body

Framingham Heart Study

This long running population study revealed risk factors for heart disease.

liver

This organ recycles bile salts.

molassas

This sugar sweetener is the highest in potassium.

metabolism

This term describes the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells

fructose

To make use of this simple sugar your body converts it into glucose.

True

Type 2 diabetes is more common than Type 1

Fat

Under routine, every day conditions your body primarily metabolizes (macronutrient) for energy.

FDA disclaimer if the FDA has not reviewed a claim.

What feature is required on labels of dietary supplements?

130

What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) in grams/day of carbohydrate for a healthy adult? (Number only - no unit)

Fat

When glycogen storage capacity is exceeded glucose is converted to this macronutrient .

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Which U.S. federal agency enforces consumer protection laws and investigates complaints about false or misleading health claims that are used in advertising?

body cells don't respond to the presence of insulin

Which of the following best describes symptons of insulin resistance?

amylase

Which of the following enzymes is secreted by glands in the mouth?

alpha-linolenic acid

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential omega-3 fatty acid?

Allowing a food manufacturer to claim that a food is "low-calorie" because it provides 100 kcal or less per serving

Which of the following functions is not a role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that involves food labeling?

Person

Which of the following is an organism?

soybean oil

Which of the following is highest in polyunsaturated fatty acids

catabolism

Which of the following terms refers to metabolic processes that breakdown larger substances into smaller units.

False

You can rely on the scientific merit of a nutrition claim based on research conducted at a private health care facility.