nutrition

Carbohydrates provide _ kcal per gram

4 kcal

which of the following are major classes of nutrients

Water, Carbohydrates, and Lipids

what is the name given to the smallest living functional unit in an organism

cell

meter measures

length

the metric prefixes micro, milli, centi, deci, centi, and kilo indicate whether a measurement is a fraction or a multiple of a

liter, meter, gram

by eating a variety of nutrient dense foods, you are likely to

obtain adequate amounts of the nutrients your body needs eat a safe amount of each nutrient

a centimeter is

one hundredth of a meter

the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many healthful benefits is called an

phytochemical

Many ______ are antioxidants that may reduce risks of heart disease and certain cancers.

phytochemicals

how many kilocalories are in one gram of alcohol

seven

what is the leading cause (risk factor) of preventable death in north america

smoking

which of the following is the #1 cause of preventable death

smoking

all foods have nutritional value

true

The nutritional needs of healthy people _ during different life stages

vary

which food listed below provides calories from only one of the macronutrients

vegetable oil

regulation of body temperature, elimination of wastes, and transportation of substances

water

soft drinks are considered empty calorie foods, but even sugar sweetened soft drinks provide

water and energy

dietary moderation can be achieved by

- Consuming food in reasonable amounts, obtaining nutrients from the food one eats

how many kilocalories is provided by 10 grams of pure alcohol

70 kilocalories

how many kcal/g do lipids contain

9

lipids contain _ kcal per gram

9

Your usual pattern of food choices is called your

diet

a gram of protein contains _ kilocalories per gram

four

if a person consumes more calories than he/she expends they will _ weight

gain

increasing the number of a doll who are at a healthy weight, reducing the number of children who are obese and increasing the calcium intake for people who are two years of age or older, or all objectives of

healthy people 2030

the leading cause of death for americans is

heart disease

By making certain dietary changes (such as decreasing fat intake), a person may _____.

lessen the severity of a disease forestall the development of certain diseases

state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished

malnutrition

what is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under and over nutrition

malnutrition

overweight and obese Americans are an example of

malnutrition overnutrition

The information we have about diet and its relationship to health is constantly changing as research becomes available

true

nuts are an example of a food that is energy dense but does not contain empty calories

true

Common usage aside, which of the following statements are technically accurate?

1 kilocalorie= 1 calorie 1 kilocalorie= 1000 calories

how many kilocalories from protein are provided from a food containing 4 grams of protein

16

which of the following foods is more energy dense

a slice of chocolate cake

choose the statements about alcohol that are true

alcohol is not a nutrient pure alcohol furnishes about 7 kcal/g alcohol provides energy

which of the following foods would be considered a provider of empty calories

alcohol, soft drinks (sugar sweetened), pastries

No specific food contains _________ the nutrients needed by the body

all of

choose products that would be considered a dietary supplement

amino acid, vitamin, mineral

how much of a nutrient needs to be consumed for it to be considered a megadose

amount of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount of the nutrient

which of the following protects cells and their components from being damaged or destroyed by exposure to certain environmental and internal factors

antioxidants

which of the following statements are true about the best way to get nutrients and phytochemicals in your diet

base or diet on a variety of whole and minimally processed foods

An energy intake greater than energy expenditure results in _____.

body fat increases

what is the second leading cause of death to americans

cancer

the six classes of nutrients

carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water

which term best describes a persons usual pattern of food choices

diet

a product that contains a vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other plant product, an amino acid, or a dietary substance that supplements the diet by increasing total intake is called an

dietary supplement

poor diet and physical inactivity will increase your risk of

dying prematurely

to ensure a healthy diet a person

eat a variety of nutrient dense foods to provide a safe and adequate amount of nutrients

what term describes food or beverage that is a poor source of micronutrients in relation to its energy value

empty calorie

what term describes the energy value of a food in relation to the foods weight

energy density

a nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food is considered

essential

a nutrient that must be supplied by food and cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body is called an _ nutrient

essential

expending more calories than you consumed will result in weight gain

false

carbohydrates provide the body with _ kcal per gram

four

poor eating habits contribute to the development of

heart disease, excess body fat, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes

a _ is a unit of heat energy needed to raise one liter of water one degree celsius

kilocalorie

most foods contain nutrients from each of the classes of food groups. which food listed below does not follow this pattern

margarine

most foods contain nutrients from each of the classes of food groups. which food listen below does not follow this pattern

margarinr

special diets prescribed for people with chronic health conditions are called

medical nutrition therapies

the term used to describe the intake of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount is a

megadose

_ is the total of all chemical processes that occur in living cells

metabolism

the sum of all the chemical processes that provide energy for the body to perform work is termed

metabolism

the standard of measurement used in nutrition is the _ system

metric

regulation of fluid balance, formation of certain chemical messengers, structural and functional components of various substances and tissues

minerals

Consuming reasonable amounts of food while obtaining enough nutrients from food is defined as dietary______.

moderation

there are _ foods that will cure cancer

no

_ is the scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses them

nutrition

_ is the study of how the body uses nutrients

nutrition

choose the food that is energy dense but provides some nutrition

nuts

in the united states what contributes to the development of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease

poor diet and sedentary lifestyle

which of the following nutrients function by regulating body processes and providing energy for the body

proteins and lipids

on a food label, a calorie is really a kilocalorie

true

which of the following best describes a kilocalorie

unit describing energy content of food

all of the following provide energy except

vitamins

maintenance of immune function, production and maintenance of tissues, and protection against agents that can damage cellular components

vitamins

Which two nutrients provide no usable calories for the body?

vitamins and minerals

liter measures

volume

gram measures

weight

To achieve nutritional adequacy one should consume a variety of foods from the following food groups.

whole grains, fruits, vegetables