NUT MID-TERM unit 1
9 kcal/g
Fat
Choose the nutrients that provide energy to cells.
Fats Carbohydrates
Choose the reasons it is better to obtain nutrients from foods rather than from supplements.
Foods contain a wider variety of phytochemicals than supplements Nutrients from foods can sometimes be more available than nutrients from supplements Foods naturally contain beneficial combinations of nutrients and phytochemicals
Poor eating habits contribute to which two leading causes of death in the United States?
Heart disease and cancer
_____ are needed by our body in relatively large amounts on a daily basis
Macronutrients
_____ are needed in very small amounts for the body to function properly.
Micronutrients
Which of the following are considered essential nutrients?
Vitamin A Fats containing linolenic acid Calcium
Which of the following are micronutrients?
Vitamins Minerals
The only time a specific nutrient can cure a health condition is when the condition is _____.
a nutrient deficiency disease
The most natural and economical way to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals is to base your diet on _____
a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
7 kcal/g
alcohol
4 kcal/g
carbohydrates
To help ensure all of the essential nutrients are received from a diet, one should _____
choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods
Several leading causes of death in the United States are considered _____ diseases, which are health problems that typically take many years to develop and have complex causes.
chronic
Moderation
consuming foods in reasonable amounts
Specific nutrients _____ health problems that are unrelated to nutrient deficiencies
do not cure
In order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, you should _____.
eat a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
Pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages, snack chips, and candies may be considered _____ foods.
empty calorie
Kilocalories are the unit of measurement for _____.
food energy
Variety
incorporate many different nutrient-dense foods into one's diet
The state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished is called _____
malnutrition
Life-sustaining chemicals found in foods are called
nutrients
In order to select a balanced diet for optimal health, it is necessary to gain knowledge about _____.
nutrition
When compared to plant foods, nutrient supplements do not contain a wide variety of _____.
phytochemicals
When a diet is individualized to meet a person's nutrient needs, this means that _____
the diet is designed with consideration of their food preferences
When a diet is individualized to meet a person's nutrient needs, this means that _____.
the diet is designed with consideration of their food preferences
0 kcal/g
vitamins
____ is considered the most essential nutrient
water
Balance
Matching energy intake with adequate physical activity to maintain a healthy weight
Which of these statements describes a key concept regarding healthy diets?
Since no naturally occurring food contains all nutrients in amounts your body needs, variety is important
When we want to make changes to the way we usually eat, we change our ______.
diet
Your _____ is your usual pattern of food choices.
diet
In order to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet, you should _____
eat a variety of "whole" and minimally processed foods
Advertising, health status, education, occupation, and income are factors that influence
food choices
Advertising, health status, education, occupation, and income are factors that influence _____.
food choices
Which principles can help ensure nutritional adequacy in a diet?
Moderation Variety Balance
The term "empty calories" refers to foods that contain large amounts of calories from which substances?
Alcohol Added sugars Unhealthy fats
Foods are bad for you if they contain which two substances that can cause food-borne illness?
Bacteria Viruses
Which two nutrients provide the same amount of energy per gram (kcal/g)?
Carbohydrate Protein
Which of the following factors are likely to influence a person's food choices?
Ethnic background Religious beliefs Mood
Which two nutrients do not provide energy for the body?
Minerals Vitamins
Which term describes a food or beverage that supplies a large amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, in relation to its energy value?
Nutrient-dense
Which of the following are considered macronutrients?
Proteins Fats Carbohydrates
Which option describes a situation in which malnutrition can occur?
When people consume nutritionally poor diets
A nutrient that cannot be made by the body or is not produced in great enough amounts to meet needs and therefore must be supplied by food is considered _____
essential
The amount of energy in foods is reported as _____.
kilocalories
You need _____ from foods for your body to function properly.
nutrients
A food is bad for you if it contains _____.
toxic substances
Choose the statement that correctly describes how individuals know what to select for a balanced and healthy diet.
People require knowledge of nutrition in order to select foods that provide the proper mix of nutrients for optimal health
Choose the foods that would be considered nutrient-dense.
Broccoli Whole-grain cereal
Which of the following are recommended characteristics to consider when individualizing a person's diet?
Budget Food preferences Lifestyle