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A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid eating solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.
DRIs
microbes that develop peptic ulcers
H. pylori
To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.
a "margin of safety" amount
which is true?
a diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods
diet refers to
a persons normal food choices
An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the
amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of (50%!)of healthy people in a particular population.
Antonio has severe heartburn. To reduce his risk of having frequent heartburn and developing esophageal cancer, his physician recommended that he
avoid overeating during meals
what is the smallest functional unit in an organism
cell
For people who are over 4 years of age, the Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g/day. A serving of _____ would be a low source of added sugars.
cereal that contains 2.5 g of added sugars
consumed in amounts as low as possible
cholesterol
the stomach
churns food, mixing it with gastric juice
Carter has had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of developing
colon cancer
a good source of phytochemicals
fresh blueberries
the tolerable upper limit for a nutrient is the
highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.
which nutrient is a micro nutrient?
iron
organ that produces bile
liver
Marcus has an infection that interferes with the functioning of his villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to _____ while he has this illness.
lose weight rapidly
not a major food group of myplate
oils
what is composed of tissues that have related functions
organ
sunflower seeds in what group
protein foods
Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with
seeds and nuts
a preventable lifestyle choice to prevent cancer
smoking cigarettes
digesting food begins in
the mouth
a nutrient requirement is
the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health.
metabolism is
the total of all chemical changes that occur in cells
During the past two months, Theresa has had intestinal pain after eating and diarrhea, and she's noticed blood in her feces. Additionally, she's lost about 10 pounds. Based on this information, Theresa should be tested for
ulcerative collitis
For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts, he doesn't have any energy, and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for _____.
ulcerative collitis
kidney and bladder are part of what system
urinary
nutrient that doesnt supply energy for the human body
vitamin c
a nutrient that doesnt provide any energy for the body
water
most nutrient dense per serving?
whole grain bread
Carbs contain how many calories per gram
4
Protein provides ___ calories per gram.
4 kcal/g
which statement is true
Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.
A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 oz of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.
117
According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to less than _____ mg/day.
2300
According to MyPlate, Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily. She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk. How much plain yogurt can she eat to meet her plan's recommendation for milk and milk products?
3 cups
alcohol is considered a macronutrient but does provide ___ calories per gram
7
Fat provides ___ calories per gram.
9
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? Multiple Choice ULs AIs RDAs DVs
DVs
Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. Correct If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients, you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. Daily Values have been established for each nutrient. Daily Values are nutrient recommendations that are based on the EERs for adults.
Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.
A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who need to boost their nutrient intakes. Which of the following is a dietary standard that he is likely to use to develop the new formula?
RDAs
Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to display structure/function claims on package labels. Incorrect The FDA has established Daily Values for nonnutrient dietary supplements. The FDA must review every health-related claim before a dietary supplement manufacturer can display the claim on a label. The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.
The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.
Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons. Correct If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day, you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. Registered dietitians use MyPlate as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. Registered dietitians use Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets.
The RDA for vitamin E meets the needs of nearly all healthy persons.
While in college, Rachael gained several pounds of body fat. She wants to use the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to achieve a healthy body weight. According to these guidelines, she should
become more physically active
primary function of digestive system
breakdown of food into nutrients
leading cause of death related to dietary
cancer
not an accessory organ of the digestive system?
colon
primary function of respiratory system is
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
nutrient that provides energy for humans
fat
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense per serving? Grape drink Olive oil French fries Fat-free milk
fat free milk
accessory organ of digestive system that stores bile
gallbladder
Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40 pounds overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this information, Jillian has a high risk of developing
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
a rich source of phytochemicals
grapes
Amanda is a three-year-old who has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas. Based on this information, she
has difficulty digesting food
second segment of the small intestine
jejunum
what is classified as an oil
mayonaise
chewing food is
mechanical digestion
popular supplement among american adults
melatonin
the sum of all chemical reactions is our cells
metabolism
which statement is true
most foods contain more than one nutrient
Before she shops for groceries, Terry plans several nutritionally adequate daily menus for her family. Which of the following guides is the best menu-planning tool for her to use?
myplate
Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing
peptic ulcers
Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called
peristalsis
provides energy for humans
protein
contains a lot of empty calories
sugar sweetened soft drinks
Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice Because margarine is a substitute for butter, it is classified as a dairy food. Most food guides classify milk in the protein foods group. Most food guides include cream as a member of the dairy foods group. Avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils.
avocados and some types of fish can be grouped with oils
Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?
When a person's diet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning.
According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a
risk factor
When following recipes, Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats. Which of the following fats should she use?
safflower oil
A team of scientists determines that 50% of healthy women who are between 19 and 30 years of age need 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder. Based on this information, the
scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin
chyme is
semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach.
a risk factor for heart disease
smoking cigarettes
Robin reads Nutrition Facts panels on packaged foods to choose nutrient-dense products. By reading the panels, she is able to determine the amount of _____ in a serving of a food.
sodium
