Foods Chapter 9 and 10

when you hear or read a health claim, you should find the ________ of the information.

source

Which is a tactic used by advertisers?

studies, positive images, and infomercials

water exits the body through _______, breath, urine, and feces

sweat

Which is not always a source of reliable health and nutrition information?

the Internet

In what amount does a Nutrition Facts Panel show calories?

the amount per serving

Nutrient-dense foods are low in nutrients and high in calories. (true/false)

true

One way to evaluate the truthfulness of a scientific study about food is to identify who funded it. (true/false)

true

Phytochemicals are not classified as nutrients. (true/false)

true

Pytochemicals act as antioxidants and protect the body from disease. (true/false)

true

Water makes up about 55 to 75 percent of the human body. (true/false)

true

Why are some MyPlate sections bigger than others?

to show that you are supposed to eat more from some food groups than from others

A sedentary person does less than 30 minutes of moderate or heavy activity each day. (true/false)

true

At least half the fluids you drink should be plain water. (true/false)

true

Beta-carotene is present in some green plants like broccoli and spinach. (true/false)

true

Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a reliable source of information about health and nutrition. (true/false)

true

Extremely cold weather can increase your need for water. (true/false)

true

For a balanced diet, you should choose food from all of the food groups each day. (true/false)

true

Health experts do not recommend taking supplements that supply phytochemicals. (true/false)

true

The body uses beta-carotene to make vitamin _______.

A

Which is a type of beverage you should limit?

caffeinated soft drink

A person could live for about six weeks without water. (true/false)

false

A phytochemical is a plant compound that occurs naturally in chemicals. (true/false)

false

Advertisers may persuade consumers to buy a product by trying to scare them. (true/false)

false

Carotenoids and flavonoids are the only two categories of phytochemicals. (true/false)

false

Dark urine, dry lips and skin, and constipation are signs of hydration. (true/false)

false

People of the same gender generally have the same calorie and nutrient needs. (true/false)

false

What is a plant called that is used for medicinal purposes?

herbal

a _________ is a very large amount of a supplement that people believe will percent or cure disease.

megadose

A Nutrition Facts Panel gives per- ______________ information on calories and some nutrients.

serving

Water is one of the ______ types of nutrients needed to sustain life

six

MyPlate recommends choosing oils over ________ fats.

solid

In which situation might a doctor recommend that a person use a dietary supplement?

when they are recovering from illness

What types of drinks fit into the fruits and vegetables?

100 percent fruit and vegetable juice

any vegetable or __________ vegetable juice counts as a member of the vegetables group.

100%

a sedentary person does less than _______ minutes of moderate or heavy activity each day.

30

How many different phytochemicals does every plant contain?

at least 200

people who do not drink enough water every day become _________.

dehydrated

Which foods are also sources of phytochemicals?

dry beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, herbs, spices, and tea

Which condition does not increase water needs?

eating large quantities of fruit

Phytochemicals are not classified as nutrients because they are not considered ________ to life

essential

A Nutrition Facts Panel appears on most packaged foods in America. (true/false)

false

If information is published on the Internet, it is factual and correct. (true/false)

false

Nutrient-rich dietary supplements are good replacements for real food. (true/false)

false

When you fail to consume enough water, you are hydrated. (true/false)

false

Which is not a function of water in the body?

fat burning

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every ________ years.

five

Which food or foods have a higher percentage of water than other foods?

fruits and vegetables

What do phytochemicals protect plants from?

fungi, insects, viruses

Where does a Nutrition Facts Panel appear?

on all packaged foods in America

What factors should you not consider when determining your calorie and nutrient needs?

peers' calorie and nutrient needs

Which is an example of a starchy vegetable?

potato

Which is not a task phytochemicals perform?

protect against low blood pressure

How have portion sizes changed in recent years?

they have increased dramatically

How are refined grains nutritionally different form whole grains?

they have less fiber and vitamins

By the time you feel ________, you have already lost water.

thirsty

What parts of the body contain water?

tissue, cells, and organs

Herbs, spices, and tea are sources of phytochemicals. (true/false)

true

How much water do you lose each day?

two to three quarts

What happens to water int he body when you exhale?

water leaves the lungs

What is fraud?

when people gain something of value by deceiving others