Chapters 1-4 Quizzes for Exam 1

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Bolus

A term used to describe food after it has been chewed and mixed with saliva

Gall Bladder

An organ that stores bile and releases it as needed into the small intestine

Which of the following sources of oils would be recommended as part of a healthy diet? a) Avocado b) Butter c) Lard d) Shortening

Avocado

Hormones

Chemical messengers, mostly those manufactured by the endocrine glands, that are produced in one tissue and affect another

What are 3 factors that contribute to ones diet

Culture Past experiences Age Ethnicity Religion

________ are used in digestion to speed the rate of reactions Insert question

Enzymes

Why is it important to study nutrition?

For your health

Leading causes of death in the United States

Heart disease: 647,457. Cancer: 599,108. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 169,936. Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 160,201. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 146,383. Alzheimer's disease: 121,404. Diabetes: 83,564. Influenza and pneumonia: 55,672

__________ are chemical messengers that regulate processes in the body.

Hormones

Peristalsis

Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.

Chyme

Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the stomach.

__________ are beneficial bacteria _________ are what our microflora like to eat.

Probiotics, Prebiotics

What does the term "melting pot" mean in regards to American diet and lifestyle?

We have many different cultures and ethnicities all blending together

What qualifies a nutrient as being essential

You cannot survive without it

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

apples, apricots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, legumes, onions, red peppers, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.

refined grain product that has iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid added to replace amounts lostduring processing has been a) fortified. b) enriched. c) enhanced. d) supplemented.

enriched

Prebiotics

nutrients that encourage the growth of beneficial microbes in the intestine

Liver

produces bile

Key nutrition concepts

(1) An adequate diet, (2) A balanced diet, (3) Calorie control, (4) Moderation, and (5) Variety.

3) Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables. How much of the greens should he eat? a) ½ cup b) 1 cup c) 2 cups d) 1½ cups

2 cups

The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Departmentof Agriculture about every ________ years. a) 2 b) 5 c) 8 d) 10

5

Please list examples of an Empty Calorie food and A Nutrient dense food

Cakes Cookies Sugary drinks Kale Spinach Beets

Enzymes

Catalysts for chemical reactions in living things

In the United States, consumers eat more ________ than recommended

Cheese Refined Grains Red Meat Sugary Drinks

Which diseases were more prevalent as a result of changing from a traditional whole food, minimally processed diet to one ofa processed, convenience and refined food products?

Diabetes Obesity High Blood Pressure Heart Disease

Small Intestine

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place

Which of the following does NOT affect nutrient needs? a) Age b) Ethnicity c) Sex d) Health status

Ethnicity

Which of the following does NOT affect nutrient needs? a) Age b) Ethnicity

Ethnicity

All nutrients provide calories

False

Men and women have identical body physiological composition

False

The ____ produces ____ which is stored in gall bladder and is essential in the ___________ of fat.

Liver, Bile, Absorption

Foods that supply macronutrients

Meat and meat products (beef, chicken, lamb, pork or kangaroo) Fish and seafood. Eggs. Dairy food such as milk and yoghurt (also carbohydrate) Beans and pulses (also carbohydrates) Nuts (also fats) Soy and tofu products.

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the ________ group. a) grains b) fruits c) protein d) dairy

Protein

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices?

Religion Ethnicity Part Experience

Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.

Risk Factor

Nutrition is the scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses them

True

The process of adding Vitamin D and A to milk is fortification. a) True b) False

True

Water is the most essential nutrient

True

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does NOT supply any energy for the human body?

Water

An essential nutrient

Water Protein Carbs Fat Vitamins Nutrients

bile

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Stomach

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

Probiotics

live microbes applied to or ingested into the body, intended to exert a beneficial effect

According to the MyPlate guidelines, fruits and vegetables should account for about ________ of the food on a person's plate. a) one-half b) one-third c) one-quarter d) two-thirds

one half

___________ occurs when chyme passes by muscular contractions through the __________

segmentation, small intestine

Today, Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 10 ounces of roast beef. He also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that include a) eggs. b) milk and milk products. c) nuts. d) vegetables.

vegetables

Mouth

where digestion begins

Segmentation

Body is made up of a series of fused rings; external and internal structures are repeated segment by segment

Digestion

Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Water Protein Carbs Fat Vitamins Nutrients


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