Nutrition Exam 1
Define nutrients
Chemicals necessary for proper function
Define chemistry
The study of the composition and characteristics of matter and the changes that can occur to it
An aspect of involves studying causes of health problems in a population. a. epidemiology b. technobiology c. diseasiology d. censusology
a. epidemiology
Lena weighs 165 pounds. What is her weight in kilograms? a. 75 kg b. 7.5 kg c. 82 kg d. 8.2 kg
a. 75kg
Which of the following conditions is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States? a. tuberculosis b. cancer c. heart disease d. stroke
a. tuberculosis
The Program enables eligible low-income participants to use a special debit card to purchase food at authorized stores. a. Nutritious Food Purchase b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance c. Healthy Diets for All d. Eat Better for Less
b.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Which of the following foods is energy and nutrient dense? a. peanut butter b. sugar-sweetened soft drink c. fat-free milk d. iceberg lettuce
a. peanut butter
Which of the following foods is a rich source of phytochemicals? a. hamburger b. fish c. peaches d. chicken
c. peaches
Which of the following statements is false? a. A megadose is 10 times the recommended amount of a nutrient. b. Megadoses of nutrients may behave like drugs in the body. c. In general, megadoses of nutrients are safe to consume. d. A physiological dose of a vitamin is less than a megadose of the vitamin.
c.In general, megadoses of nutrients are safe to consume.
How many grams are in 1 lb?
454 grams
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 10 g fat, and 50 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?
Fat provides the most energy, 90g
How do you convert lbs to kg?
Multiply the number of lbs by .45
What is a case-control study?
Study that compares a healthy patient to a non-healthy patient
Phytochemicals a. are essential nutrients. b. may have healthful benefits. c. should be avoided. d. are in animal sources of food.
b. may have healthful benefits. Found in plants
Diet is a a. practice of restricting energy intake. b. pattern of food choices. c. method of reducing portion sizes. d. technique to reduce carbohydrate intake.
b. pattern of food choices
A group of scientists observe a group of college students over 4 years to determine which of their characteristics leads to weight gain. This study is an example of a. a case-control study. b. a prospective study. c. a retrospective study. d. an experimental study.
b. prospective study because it is a study done over a long period of time
In the United States, the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths is a. physical inactivity. b. tobacco use. c. high-fat diet. d. excessive alcohol intake.
b. tobacco use
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? a. potato chips b. broccoli c. butter d. chocolate chip cookie
broccoli
An antioxidant is a(an) a. essential nutrient found only in animal foods. b. dietary supplement that is available without prescription. c. substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed. d. nonnutrient produced by plants that provides health benefits.
c. substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed.
A serving of food contains 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, and 4 g fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies kcal. a. 64 b. 74 c. 84 d. 94
c. 84
4497 --->
carbs protein fat alcohol
What did the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1194 allow manufacturers to do?
classify certain nutrient supplements and certain herbal products as food not drugs
Comparing individuals with iron-deficiency anemia to individuals who have very similar characteristics but are healthy would be an example of a. a prospective study. b. an anecdotal study. c. a retrospective study. d. a case-control study.
d. case-control
The first step of the scientific method usually involves a. gathering data. b. developing a hypothesis. c. identifying relationships between variables. d. making observations.
d. making observations
refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells. a. Physiology b. Catabolism c. Anatomy d. Metabolism
d. metabolism
The nutrients that provide energy are a. carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids. b. lipids, proteins, and minerals. c. vitamins, minerals, and proteins. d. proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
d. proteins fats and carbohydrates *The six classes of nutrients are protein carbs fat water vitamins minerals
Another word of weight is?
grams
Since the 1970s we eat ____ red meat, eggs, and milk ____fish poultry cheese and refined forms and fruits and veggies ____chicken and fish
less, more, more
Another word for volume is?
liters
What are three phytochemicals?
nuts wheat berries
Define nutrition
scientific study of nutrients
What are the six classes of nutrients?
water vitamins minerals carbs protein fats/lipids
How many lbs are in 1 kg?
2.2 lbs
How man cm are in an inch?
2.54cm
How many grams are in an ounce?
28 grams
What is a nutrient that must be supplied by food called?
An essential nutrient
