specific study of nutrients and how the body uses them
nutrition
The study of composition and characteristics of matter and the changes that can occur to it
chemistry
chemical processes that occur in living cells
Metabolism
Nutrient that must be supplied by food
essential nutrient
Substances that are found in plants that are not classified as nutrients but may be beneficial to human health
Phytochemicals
Protects other compounds from being damaged or destroyed by certain factors
Antioxidant
More vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy level
Nutrient dense
Chemicals necessary for proper body function
nutrients
amount of nutrient thats within range of safe intake and enables the body to function to optinally
Physiological dose
Kilo
one thousand
Deci
one tenth (.1)
centi
one hundredth (.01)
Milli
one thousandths (.001)
Micro
one millionth
1 inch = _____centimeters
2.54 cent
1 ounce = ______ grams
28
1 pound = ______ grams
454 grams
2.2 pounds = ______ kilogram
1
Usual pattern of food choices
diet
Identify at least two of the 10 leading causes of death that are diet related
Heart disease
cancer
chronic lower resp. infections
stoke
accidents
Alzheimer disease
diabetes
flu/pneumonia
kidney disease
suicide
What are the 3 key factors that determine whether a substance is an essential nutrient?
Diet related objectives for healthy People 2020 are?
attain higher-quality, longer lives, free of preventable disease, disability, injury and premature deaths
achieve health equity by eliminating disparities to improve the health of all groups.
promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages
Most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of nutrients
Variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet
There are no "good" or "bad" foods
Enjoy eating all foods in moderation
For each nutrient, there is a range of safe intake
Food is the best source of nutrients and phytochemicals
There is no "one size fits all" approach to planning a nutritionally adequate diet
Foods and the nutrients they contain are not cure-alls
Malnutrition includes undernutrition as well as over nutrition
Nutrition is a dynamic science
Which nutrients are classified as macronutrients?
Carbs, fats, and proteins
bc the body needs large amounts
Which nutrients are classified as micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
bc the the body needs very small amounts
Food or beverages that provide supplies excessive amounts of unhealthy solid fa, added sugars, and or alcohol are?
empty calorie
Diet is a
* practice of restricting energy intake
* patterns of food choices
* method of reducing portion size
* technique to reduce carb intake
patterns of food choices
Which of the following conditions is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the US?
*tuberculosis
*cancer
*heart disease
*stroke
tuberculosis
The nutrients that provide energy are
*carbs, vitamins, and lipids
*lipids, proteins, and minerals
*vitamins, minerals, and proteins
*proteins, fats and carbs
proteins, fats and carbs
______ refers to all chemical processes that occur in living cells
physiology
anatomy
catabolism
metabolism
metabolism
Phytochemicals
are essential nutrients
may have healthful benefits
should be avoided
are in animal sources of food
may have healthful benefits
Which of the following foods is energy and nutrient dense
peanut butter
sugar-sweetened and soft drink
fat-free milk
iceberg lettuce
peanut butter
Which of the following foods is a rich source of phytochemical?
hamburger
fish
peaches
chicken
peaches
An antioxidant is a
essential nutrient found only in animal foods
dietary supplement that is available w/o prescription
substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed
non nutrient produced by plants that provides health benefits
substance that protects cell components from being damaged or destroyed
In the US, the primary cause of preventable cancer deaths
physical inactivity
tobacco use
high-fat diet
excessive alchohol intake
tobacco use
Lena weighs 165 pounds. What is her weight in kilograms?
75kg
7.5 kg
82 kg
8.2 kg
75kg
A serving of food contains 10g carbs, 2 g protein, and 4 g fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal
64
74
84
94
84
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 food energy
carbs provide the most food energy
water provides the most food energy
Fat provides about 25% of total calories
Fat provides the most food energy
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense?
potato chips
broccoli
butter
chocolate chip cookies
broccoli
Which of the following statements is false?
A megadose is 10 times the recommended amount of a nutrient
Megadose of nutrients may behave like drugs in the body.
In general, megadose of nutrients are safe to consume
A physiological dose of a vitamin is less than a megadose of the vitamin
In general, megadoses of nutrients are safe to consume