Unit 1 Assignment: Food Is More Than Something To Eat

Source of energy, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, cellular development

Lipids

Determine whether each label on the left is associated with macronutrients or micronutrients.

Macronutrient: - Body requires 130 grams of the nutrient each day - Carbohydrate - Fat - Energy-yielding nutrient Micronutrient: - Body needs 130 milligrams of the nutrient per day - Vitamins - Minerals - Non-energy-yielding nutrient

____________ refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells.

Metabolism

Regulation of body processes, maintenance of immune function

Vitamins

Foods that contain a lot of energy and few micronutrients and protein include ____________.

pastries

Foods low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals are referred to as ___________________ foods.

nutrient-dense

The foods that you eat contain ____________________ that are necessary for proper body functioning.

nutrition

Foods that are not energy dense:

- Carrots, celery, and broccoli - Broth-based soup - Air-popped popcorn - Apples, oranges, and strawberries - Tea

True Statements about Nutrients:

- Essential nutrients must be supplied by food to prevent a deficiency. - Water is the most essential nutrient. - If the nutrient is missing from the diet, a deficiency disease will eventually develop. - The essential nutrients support normal body functions.

Which of the following personal characteristics is highly likely to influence a person's food choices? (Check all that apply.)

- Financial situation - Ability to prepare foods - Blood type

Foods that are energy dense:

- Nuts - Doughnuts - Fried foods - Margarine - Salad dressing - Cheese

Undernutrition and overnutrition are both problems in the United States. Which of the following statements is false?

- Overnutrition is less common in the United States than undernutrition is.

Dietary supplements are not:

- Products that are always helpful and are never harmful. - Products that contain a wide variety of phytochemicals .

Dietary supplements are:

- Products that increase the intake of vitamins and minerals. - Products that can contain an herb or other plant products.

False Statements about Nutrients:

- The body makes enough of the essential nutrients to meet its needs. - There are no signs and symptoms of a deficiency disease.

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense?

1/2 cup raspberries

A serving of food contains 20 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, and 9 g fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ______ kcal.

185

Which of the following substances isn't a dietary supplement?

Alcohol

Which of the following foods is a rich source of phytochemicals?

Blueberries

Source of energy (most forms)

Carbohydrates

Which of the following items is high in empty calories?

Chocolate chip cookie

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that provides energy?

Glucose

Which of the following conditions is a chronic disease?:

Heart disease

What are the top two leading causes of death in the United States that are associated with poor diet?

Heart disease and cancer

Why don't you need to include vitamin C and iron inn your calorie calculations?

Iron and vitamin C are micronutrients; they provide no calories.

A healthy diet ____________.

generally changes during different stages of life.

Which of the following foods is energy and nutrient dense?

Peanuts

Diet is a

Practice of food choices

Production of structural and functional components, fluid balance

Proteins

Refer to Image Attached Key things to keep in mind: 1 gram of Fat = 9 kcal 1 gram of Carbohydrate = 4 kcal 1 gram of Protein = 4 kcal 1 gram of Alcohol = 7 kcal To calculate the percentage, we have to divide calories from fat)/protein/carbohydrate by total calories in the food and multiply it with 100.

Therefore, 5 g fat = 45 kcal - 13 g carbohydrate =. 52 kcal - 2 g protein. = 8 kcal Calculate the percentage: - % of total calories from fat = 45/105 x 100 = 42.86 rounds up to 43%. - % of total calories from carbs = 52/105 x 100 = 49.52 rounds up to 50%. - % of total calories from protein = 8/105 x 100 = 7.6 will remain at 7

Which of the following foods supplies all of the essential nutrients for human beings?

a. whole milk b. lean meat c. whole eggs d. none of the above Correct answer: D - none of the above.

Phytochemicals

are in plant sources of food

A ______________ between physical activity and caloric intake will help to maintain a healthy weight.

balance

What of the following health conditions isn't one of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States?

c. Arthritis

Which of the following statements is false?

c. vitamins and mineral supplements contain every substance needed for optimal nutrition.

Six classes of essential nutrients

carbohydrates, fats and other lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Candy, chocolate chip cookies, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks are rich sources of ________________.

empty calories

All of the following are lifestyle risk factors for chronic diseases except _______.

family history of the chronic disease

Foods that contain key beneficial nutrients are good sources of _____________________.

iron, potassium, and fiber

When eating portions of various foods and beverages, practice _______________, which means don't eat too much of them.

moderation

In the United States, the primary cause of preventable deaths is

tobacco use

Choosing a __________ of foods from each food group ensures that your diet provides all the essential nutrients.

variety

Some foods such as __________________ are more nutrient-dense than others.

vegetables

Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grain foods will help provide beneficial ________________ to your diet.

vital ingredients