1.3 Healthful Food Choices

Question 1

kilocalorie

Answer 1

the common unit for measuring the energy value of foods; means one thousand calories and is often shortened to calorie

Question 2

basal metabolism

Answer 2

the lowest rate of metabolism while you are at rest

Question 3

nutrient density

Answer 3

the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains

Question 4

yo-yo dieting

Answer 4

cycle of losing, gaining, losing, and gaining

Question 5

Why is yo-yo dieting not recommended

Answer 5

because it makes it more difficult for an individual to lose weight because with each cycle the body fat content becomes higher.

Question 6

Name four factors affecting BMR

Answer 6

body composition; body size; body temperature; growth rate

Question 7

Which food groups consists mainly of foods from animal sources?

Answer 7

protein and dairy

Question 8

Which food groups supply foods rich in complex carbohydrates?

Answer 8

grains, vegetables, and fruits

Question 9

What is the common unit consumers use for measuring the amount of energy in foods?

Answer 9

calories