nutrition chapter one quiz
the RDA's for nutrients are generally
designed to meet the needs of almost all healthy people
Farah is viewing an exciting sports match of her favorite team and eating because of nervousness. Her food choice will most likely be based on
emotional comfort
Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?
fats
behavior contributes to most deaths in the U.S
tobacco use
Six classes of nutrients
vitamins, minerals, fat, protein, carbs, water
when a nutritionist assesses a patient what four areas they collect info from
weight, height, medical history, x-rays
a child develops a strong dislike of noodle soup after she consumers a bowl while sick with the flu. her reaction is an example of food related
negative association
the scientific method
observation and question hypothesis and prediction experiment results and interpretations hypothesis supported
Who would be the most appropriate person to consult regarding nutrition information?
registered dietitian
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
the maximum amount from all sources that appear safe for most healthy people
which individual is making a food choice based on negative association
an elderly gentleman who refuses a pb and j sandwich because he had to them everyday during a period when his family was impoverished
what measure is anthropometric
body weight
what is the reason most people choose the foods they eat
convenience
