HHE 270 PERSONAL HEALTH CONNECT CHAPTER 5
Water assists the body with which of the following functions?
absorption of nutrients, digestion, waste product removal not: hair growth
Even though most people have temporary discomfort when they are exposed to a food allergy trigger, about 30,000 Americans each year experience a severe type of allergic reaction marked by throat swelling and problems breathing. This reaction is known as....
anaphylactic shock
Substances in food that neutralize the effects of free radicals are known as...
antioxidants
Which are good sources of hydration?
apples and oranges not: alcohol and caffeine drinks
According to a European study, people who eat large amount of fruits and veggies are more likely to do what?
be protected from heart disease
Phytoestrogens can be found in which of the following foods?
cabbage soybeans not: poultry cheese
Examples of electrolytes include...
chloride and sodium not: uranium and oxygen
What is the term for a wait substance that can clog arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease?
cholesterol
Probiotics are living bacteria that may help ease distress in this bodily system
digestive
People should avoid mixing energy drinks with alcohol because the mixture...
disguises the effects of alcohol and makes drinkers feel sober
This type of amino acids cannot be produced by the body; they must be obtained through foods...
essential amino acids
Nondigestible plant carbohydrate is called...
fiber
A low income area where more than a third of the population has low access to a supermarket is known by the term...
food desert
Unstable molecules that occur when oxygen is metabolized are known as...
free radicals
Foods that are rich in antioxidants include....
fruits and veggies
What is the term for natural or synthetic fiber that has been added to increase the healthful effects of the food?
functional fiber
Glucose can be stored as a complex carbohydrate that is used for future energy needs. This complex carbohydrate is known as...
glycogen
Fats in the diet do which of the following?
help in the absorption of fat- soluble vitamins add flavor and texture to food dont: prevent food spoilage repair damaged body tissues
Trans fatty acid, or trans fats, are produced when liquid vegetable oils are turned into more solid fats. This process is called..
hydrogenation
Consuming too many energy drinks, therefore too much caffeine (more than 400 mg per day), can contribute to all of the following except...
improved focus does: increase heart rate nausea anxiety
The average American diet provides...
less fiber than the body requires
The names of the 4 fat soluble vitamins are known by...
letters of the alphabet
Omega- 3 fatty acids can assist in which of the following?
lower triglyceride levels, protecting against autoimmune diseases and improving arterial health not: increasing blood pressure and repairing broken bones
Carbohydrates are an example of a....
macronutrient
Which of the following refers to the type of minerals do we need fewer than 100 milligrams daily?
microminerals
Which of the following are among the 8 foods that are responsible for 90% of food allergies?
milk tree nuts eggs not: green veggies fruits
Which kinds of fats are liquid at room temp but solidify somewhat in the refrigerator?
monounsaturated
MyPlate promotes which of the following in comparison to current general eating patterns in the US?
more consumption of fruits and veggies more consumption of legumes less consumption of added sugars dont: less consumption of whole grains
Compared to adults, most young children need..
more daily calories from fat dont: more total calories, fewer daily calories from fat, less daily sleep
Insoluble fiber absorbs water and acts as a...
natural laxative
Which of the following are examples of incomplete proteins?
nuts and legumes complete: meat, eggs, milk
How can a person make healthier choices at fast food restaurants?
order water or low fat milk instead of soda
Substances that are extracted from fruits and veggies that are used in supplements and that may assist in the prevention of cancer, dementia and other diseases are known as...
phytonutraceuticals
The body uses which of the following to build and maintain muscles and other body tissues?
protein
Essential nutrients...
regulate body functions and provide fuel for your body dont: found in foods but not supplements manufactured in your body
These carbohydrates, which are composed of one or 2 units of sugar, are easily digestible...
simple carbohydrates
In persons with celiac disease, over time the reaction of the immune system to gluten causes inflammatory damage to the...
small intestine
Essential nutrients mostly serve as...
sources of energy
Which of the following is a major role of fats?
storing energy
Which of the following are 2 types of carbohydrates?
sugars and starches
The 4 fat soluble vitamins can be stored in which of the following?
the liver body fat
Which of the following statements about minerals in foods are correct?
they are naturally occurring inorganic substances, help build strong bones and teeth, a balanced diet provides the essential minerals a body requires not: mineral supplements, in addition to eating foods with minerals are recommended by the USDA, they are inorganic substances
What is the term for the combined amount of dietary fiber and functional fiber in a food?
total fiber
Organic (carbon containing) substances that are needed by the body in small amounts are known as...
vitamins
Examples of micronutrients...
vitamins and minerals
Healthy adults typically need their daily protein intake to be about...
10-35% of the calories they consume
Which type of fatty acids contain the essential nutrient linoleic acid?
Omega- 6
