Ch. 1 Flashcards
The development of all the following chronic diseases is strongly associated with dietary choices except.
Alzheimer’s Disease
All nutrients are divided into ______ classes.
Six
To a scientist describing nutrients, the term “organic” means nutrients that
Contain both carbon and hydrogen
What is the primary source of fuel for the brain
carbohydrates
Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen
proteins
which of the following is an example fo an inorganic nutrient
calcium (mineral)
which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods
wheat and lentils
which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended intake range for the macronutrients
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
which of the following nutrients is not organic
water
which of the following nutrients is the most energy dense
fat
which of the following best describes minerals
inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
an important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is
fat
the building blocks of proteins are called
amino acids
which of the following is not a primary function of dietary protein
serving as a primary source of energy for the body
proteins are not found in
water
vitamins are classified into two groups: fat soluble and ____________
water soluble
vitamin c and the b vitamins are termed
water-soluble vitamins
which of the following is false
fats are soluble in water
which of the following describes the vitamins a d e and k
potentially toxic
inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called
minerals
overconsumption of _______ has the greatest potential for toxicity
vitamin d
the _____ is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals
estimated average requirement (EAR)
which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body
provides a source of energy to work and play
according to the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) what percentage of your daily calories should be provided y carbohydrate
45-65 percent
the highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the
tolerable upper intake level (UL)
the _____ is the leading federal agency in the united states that protects human health and saftey
Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
the BRFSS is the goverment
survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chronic diseases
which of the following professional titles has no definition or laws regulating it
nutritionist
the type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a
case control study
the group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is called the ______ group
experimental
what is the first step of the scientific method
observe a phenomenon
national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) collects dietary information of americans by using a
personal interview that collects information from a 24-hour diet recall
you can think of nutrition as the discipline that encompasses everything about _____
food
the specialty area in nutrition called ___ seeks to uncover links between our genes, our environment, and our diet
nutrigenomics
the multidimensional, lifelong process that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health is called _____
wellness
the energy derived from food is expressed in units called _____
kilocalories
the chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called ____
nutrients
the term _____ is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides
organic
the primary source of fuel for the body is _____
carbohydrate
amino acids are the smallest unit of a _____
protein
the dietary _____ intakes (DRIs) are a group of standards that define the recommended intake values for various nutrients.
reference
a _____ is an imitation treatment that has no known physical effect or therapeutic value on the subjects in a research study
placebo
another name for an epidemiological study is an ______ study
observational
a _____ represent a hypothesis or group of related hypothesis that have been confirmed through repeated scientific experiments
theory
the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain is called _____
quackery
the Centers for _____ Control and Prevention (CDC) is considered the leading federal agency in the United states that protects human health and safety
Disease
a Registered _____ is a health professional who has earned a bachelor’s degree, has completed extensive nutrition related course work, and has successfully completed a nation dietetics exam
Dietitian
