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114 Cards in this Set
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The foods a person usually eats and drinks make up a persons |
Diet |
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Malnutrition includes any condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake by an imbalance of nutrients |
True |
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Leading two causes of death in US |
Cancer Heart disease |
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According to a national 2010 health report |
Most people's diet lacked enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains |
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The nutrition objectives for the nation, as part of healthy people 2020 |
A & C A. Envision a society in which all people live long healthy lives C. Set US nutrition and weight-related goals, one decade at a time |
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One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the diet provides no constituent in excess. This principle of diet planning is called |
C. Moderation |
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Energy-yielding nutrients include all of the following except |
Vitamins |
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Energy-yielding nutrients include all of the following except |
Vitamins |
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List the # of calories per gram of the following: Carbs Proteins Fats Alcohol |
Carbs- 4 cal/g Proteins- 4 cal/g Fats- 9 cal/g Alcohol- 7 cal/g |
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The recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is used for the purpose of establishing |
Adequacy |
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AI stands for |
Adequate intake |
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Daily Values are based on what calorie diet |
2,000 |
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Daily Values are based on what calorie diet |
2,000 |
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Meeting the ideals of the Dietary Guidelines requires choosing more A. Fruits & vegetables B. Whole grains C. Fish and other seafood D. All of the above |
D |
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All of the following must be included on a food label except |
% daily value of sugar |
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A legal but largely unregulated claim permitted on labels of foods and dietary supplements is referred to as a |
Structure function claim |
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According to choosemyplate.gov, what % of your plate should be fruits and vegetables |
50% |
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Crackers fit under which food group |
Grains |
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Cells |
Self-contained, living unites |
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Cells |
Self-contained, living units |
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Cells lining the digestive tract replace themselves every: |
3 days |
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The body's circulating fluids include A. Intercellular fluid B. Blood C. Lymph D. A & B E. B & C |
E |
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The two hormones the pancreas secrete are |
Insulin and glucagon |
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Which of the following passes through the large intestine mostly unabsorbed |
Fiber |
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The working units of the kidneys are |
Nephrons |
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Which of the following restores sobriety in someone who has been drinking alcohol |
Time |
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A person can become intoxicated almost immediately when drinking, especially if: |
The stomach is empty |
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If vodka is 100 proof, what % alcohol is it |
50% |
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Which one of the animal-derived foods contain significant amounts of carbohydrates |
Milk |
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The disaccharides include: |
Sucrose, maltose, lactose |
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Digestible carbs are absorbed as _____ through the small intestinal wall and are delivered to the liver, which releases _____ into the bloodstream. |
Monosaccharides; glucose |
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Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate |
Galactose |
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Which of the following terms would you look for on a bread label to choose the most nutritious product |
Whole grain |
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Current dietary guidelines for the US recommend: |
Increased consumption of fiber-rich, whole food sources of carbohydrates |
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Which of the following nutrients is not required by law to be added to refined grain products |
Magnesium |
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Type 1 diabetes is most often controlled by successful weight-loss management |
False |
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The body's use of fat for fuel without the help of carbohydrate results in the production of |
Ketone bodies |
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Most unrefined grains contain a mix of fiber types |
True |
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Which of the following helps prevent type 2 diabetes |
Maintaining a healthy body weight |
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Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes A. The person's immune system attacks the cell of the pancreas B. The pancreas no longer produces insulin C. The person is usually overweight D. A & B E. B & C |
D |
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Which of the following is not a function of fat in the human body |
Carries water-soluble nutrients |
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Which of the following is not one of the ways fats are useful in foods |
Fats provide a low-calorie source of energy compared to carbohydrates |
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Which of the following is not one of the ways fats are useful in foods |
Fats provide a low-calorie source of energy compared to carbohydrates |
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If the fat in the container is solid at room temp what type of fat is it |
Saturated fat |
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A benefit to health is seen when ____ is used in place of _____ in the diet. |
Polyunsaturated fat/ saturated fat |
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Little fat digestion takes place in the stomacj |
True |
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Little fat digestion takes place in the stomach |
True |
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The roles of essential fatty acids include: A. Forming parts of cell membranes B. Supporting infant growth and vision development C. Supporting immune function D. All of the above |
D |
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A way to prevent spoilage of unsaturated fats and make them harder is to change their fatty acids chemically through |
Hydrogenation |
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Which of the following would be an example of a solid fat listed on a good label |
Coconut oil |
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The top 3 foods that contributed the most solid fat in the American diet are |
Cheese, pizza, grain-based desserts |
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Generally speaking, vegetable oils and fish oils are rich in saturated fat |
False |
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Trans-fatty acids arise when unsaturated fats are |
Hydrogenated |
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Solid fat is most likely to be found in the highest amount in which grain product |
Biscuit |
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All of the following are examples of lipoproteins except |
MDL |
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What is the element that proteins possess that carbs and fats do not have |
Nitrogen |
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The building blocks of proteins are called |
Amino acids |
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Sickle-cell anemia is an example of an inherited mistake in the amino acid sequence |
True |
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All of the following cause denaturation of proteins except |
Light |
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Negative nitrogen balance occurs in |
A surgery patient |
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The strategy of combining two ____ plant protein sources permits the amino acids in one food to make up for those lacking in the other food |
Complementary |
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The DRI for protein for healthy adults is ____ grams/kg of body weight |
.8 |
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Which of the following food categories supply the most high-quality protein? A. Meat B. Vegetable C. Milk D. A & C |
D |
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The entire process of breakdown, recovery, and synthesis is know as |
Protein turnover |
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Tyrosine in body |
Conditional essential |
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When amino acids are degraded for energy, their nitrogen groups are stripped away and turned into _____ by the liver |
Urea |
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If a heavy metal is consumed, what should you immediately consume to lessen the harmful effects to your body |
Milk |
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One benefit to consuming some legumes, and soybeans in particular, is that the protein quality is almost comparable to that of meat. |
True |
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Proteins regulate fluid and electrolyte balance through a process called |
Active transport |
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A compound found in food that can be converted into an active vitamin inside the body is known as |
Precursor |
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All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except |
C |
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The active form of Vitamin A stored in the liver is |
Retinol |
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The vitamin D deficiencies in children and adults are ____ and _____ respectively. |
Rickets and osteomalacia |
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A non-food source of vitamin K is |
Intestinal bacteria |
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Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except |
They are stored extensively in tissues |
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The B vitamins act as a part of: |
Coenzymes |
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Vitamin A |
Carrots |
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Vitamin D |
Milk |
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Vitamin E |
Sunflower seeds |
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Vitamin K |
Cabbage |
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Vitamin C |
Broccoli |
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Thiamin |
Pork |
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Riboflavin |
Yogurt |
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Niacin |
Chicken breast |
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Folate |
Avocado |
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B12 |
Tuna |
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B6 |
Banana |
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Biotin |
Milk |
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To prevent neural tube defects in the US, the FDA instituted a fortification program for all grain and cereal products in conjunction with public health programs. Which vitamin was added to these foods |
Folate |
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Water assists in: A. Temp regulation B. Shock protection C. Acid-base regulation D. A & B |
D |
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The first sign of dehydration is |
Thirst |
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Water excretion is regulated by the: A. Brain B. Kidneys C. Stomach D. A & B |
D |
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Which of the following is the positively-charged ion inside the body cells? |
Potassium |
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Development of a goiter or cretinism comes from. The deficiency of which mineral |
Iodine |
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The chief ion used to maintain fluid outside of the cells is |
Sodium |
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____ is the discoloration of the teeth due to ingestion of too much fluoride during tooth development |
Fluorosis |
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What does DASH mean |
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension |
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The most common single-nutrient deficiency is |
Iron |
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The highest attainable bone density for an individual that is developed in the first 3 decades of life is called |
Peak bone mass |
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If you feel bloated because of investing a salty meal, how should you rid yourself of the excess of water |
Drink more water |
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The minerals are divided into two groups, which are |
Major & Trace |
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____calories = 1 pound |
3,500 |
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Which two groups of people are most likely to develop central obesity |
Men and post menopausal women |
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A healthy waist circumference for a woman should be ___ inches. |
>35 |
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The psychological desire to eat is referred to as |
Appetite |
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Which of the following types of foods sustain satiety longer that other foods? A. High in fiber B. High in protein C. High in sugar D. A & B |
D |
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Successful weight maintainers: A. Exercise regularly B. Avoid commercial weight-loss programs C. Limit overall food energy D. A & C |
D |
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BMI is unsuitable for use with: A. Adolescents B. Pregnant women C. Athletes D. All of the above |
D |
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Energy output includes which of the following: A. Basal metabolism B. Voluntary activities C. Thermic effect of food D. All of the above |
D |
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The appetite suppressing hormone |
Leptin |
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A surgery used in treatment of obesity. Explain. |
Gastric By-pass Reroutes food from upper stomach to lower stomach |
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The 2 most common eating disorders in the US are |
Anorexia & Bulimia |
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If you suspect your friend of an eating disorder it is always a good idea to discuss their eating habits |
False |
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Disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis are all parts of the |
Female athlete triad |