nutrition ch 1 smartbook questions

according to the centers for disease control and prevention, for women, moderate drinking refers to consuming no more than_________ drink(s) per day

1

approximately_________ of American children are overweight of obese.

1/3

how many calories are in a kilocalorie?

1000

when it comes to quantifying drinking habits, the "alcoholic drink equivalent" equals_______

12 fluid ounces

approximately_________ of American adults are overweight or obese

2/3

16 is________% of 64

25

what is 7% of 65?

4.55

what is the kilocalorie difference between one gram of fat and one gram of carbohydrate?

5 kcal

for men, binge drinking is defined as consuming_______ or more drinks in a row; for women, it is drinking________ or more in a row.

5;4

how many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol?

7

lipids provide_______ kilocalories per gram

9

the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water to 1 degree Celsius

Calorie

what characteristic of a person's community can help to prevent obesity?

access to parks and trails

7 kcal per gram

alcohol

high intakes of_______ tend to increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity

animal fats, alcohol and salt

what is the name for the linkage between sugar molecules (i.e. fibers) that cannot be broken by digestion?

bond

a measure of the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water to 1 degree Celsius is called a(n)_________

calorie

alcoholic beverages, such as beer, are rich in__________

carbohydrates

4 kcal per gram

carbohydrates and proteins

the medical term that refers to any disease of the heart and circulatory system is ___________ disease

cardiovascular

what are accurate definitions of cardiovascular (heart) disease

characterized by the deposition of fatty material in blood vessels, any disease of the heart and circulatory system, disease of the vessels of the heart

what is the most likely source of protein for the average american?

chicken

what are some ways to get the most nutritional benefits from eating tomatoes?

choose tomatoes with the darkest red color for the most nutrients and cook tomatoes to increase the bioavailability of nutrients and phytochemicals

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water are all _________-

classes of nutrients

a linkage between two atoms formed by the sharing of electrons, or attraction is call a__________-

covalent bond

what are the goals of healthy people 2030?

eliminate health disparities and increase quality and years of healthy life

what type of alcohol is present in alcoholic beverages?

ethanol

true or false: benefits of alcohol use are associated with the specific intake of about two drinks per day for women

false

true or false: if a food contains 10 grams of fat and has 190 calories, the 5% of the calories comes from fat.

false

true or false: lipids contain fewer calories per gram than carbohydrates

false

true or false: meat and dairy products are typically rich in phytochemicals

false

true or false: plant sources supply about 2/3 of protein intake for most north americans

false

true or false: the processes of alcohol digestion and absorption are very slow and inefficient

false

true or false: tomatoes are best eaten raw, because cooking tomatoes destroys most of the nutrients and phytochemicals.

false

9 kcal per gram

fat

what foods are rich in phytochemicals?

fruits and vegetables

the primarily physical, biological drive to find and eat food, that is mostly regulated by internal cues to eating is called________

hunger

when your stomach growls or when you feel weak due to a low glucose level, you are experiencing________

hunger

when blood pressure is elevated over an extended time period, a person may have_________

hypertension

minerals are structurally simple,________ substances.

inorganic

what are some examples of factors that increase a person's risk for chronic disease?

lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating and smoking

which organ is the primary site for alcohol metabolism?

liver

most foods contain calories from various classes of energy-yielding nutrients. what food does not fit this pattern?

margarine

the chemical substances in food that contribute to health, many of which are essential parts of a dietary pattern, are called_______

nutrients

name the science that links food and health

nutrition

________ is a condition characterized by excess body fat

obesity

regular physical activity reduces the risk of what?

obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

name the chronic disease characterized by decreased bone mass related to the effects of aging, genetics, and poor diet

osteoporosis

when bones are porous and fragile due to low mineral density, a person may have______

osteoporosis

__________ is a major part of bones and muscles and an important component in blood, body cells, enzymes, and immune factors

proteins

which nutrients can supply the body with calories?

proteins, lipids and carbohydrates

what alcohol source is the healthiest choice?

red wine

__________ is the term used when discussing that aspects such as heredity, lifestyle, and nutritional choices that contribute to the development of a disease

risk factor

what is true about obesity?

second-leading cause of preventable death in north america, increases the risks of health problems, declared a disease in 2013

the "alcoholic drink equivalent" for malt liquor and craft beers is_______ than most beer servings

smaller

what is the number one reason people give for the food choices they make?

taste

what is true about minerals?

they are structurally simple, inorganic and do not contain carbon atoms

needing more alcohol to achieve the desired intoxication or experiencing diminished effects from alcohol indicate________ to alcohol

tolerance

true or false: a condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated is called hypertension.

true

true or false: most body structures are made of protein.

true

true or false: nutrition is the science that links foods to health and disease

true

true or false: routines, habits, advertising, and economics all influence our food choices.

true

true or false: the body gets nutrients from food

true

true or false: vitamins enable many chemical reactions to occur in the body

true

the main function of a(n)__________ is to help an interaction between two chemicals to occur, changing both chemicals

vitamins

a major nutrient that consists of two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule is_________

water