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Ch. 1 Flashcards

1
Q

The development of all the following chronic diseases is strongly associated with dietary choices except.

A

Alzheimer’s Disease

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2
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All nutrients are divided into ______ classes.

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Six

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3
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To a scientist describing nutrients, the term “organic” means nutrients that

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Contain both carbon and hydrogen

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4
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What is the primary source of fuel for the brain

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carbohydrates

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5
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Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen

A

proteins

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6
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which of the following is an example fo an inorganic nutrient

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calcium (mineral)

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7
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which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods

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wheat and lentils

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8
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which dietary standard, expressed as percentages of total energy, defines the recommended intake range for the macronutrients

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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

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9
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which of the following nutrients is not organic

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water

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10
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which of the following nutrients is the most energy dense

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fat

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11
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which of the following best describes minerals

A

inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods

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12
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an important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

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fat

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13
Q

the building blocks of proteins are called

A

amino acids

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14
Q

which of the following is not a primary function of dietary protein

A

serving as a primary source of energy for the body

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15
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proteins are not found in

A

water

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16
Q

vitamins are classified into two groups: fat soluble and ____________

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water soluble

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17
Q

vitamin c and the b vitamins are termed

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water-soluble vitamins

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18
Q

which of the following is false

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fats are soluble in water

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19
Q

which of the following describes the vitamins a d e and k

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potentially toxic

20
Q

inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called

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minerals

21
Q

overconsumption of _______ has the greatest potential for toxicity

A

vitamin d

22
Q

the _____ is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals

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estimated average requirement (EAR)

23
Q

which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body

A

provides a source of energy to work and play

24
Q

according to the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) what percentage of your daily calories should be provided y carbohydrate

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45-65 percent

25
Q

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

A

tolerable upper intake level (UL)

26
Q

the _____ is the leading federal agency in the united states that protects human health and saftey

A

Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

27
Q

the BRFSS is the goverment

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survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chronic diseases

28
Q

which of the following professional titles has no definition or laws regulating it

A

nutritionist

29
Q

the type of study that compares a group of individuals with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a

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case control study

30
Q

the group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment is called the ______ group

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experimental

31
Q

what is the first step of the scientific method

A

observe a phenomenon

32
Q

national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) collects dietary information of americans by using a

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personal interview that collects information from a 24-hour diet recall

33
Q

you can think of nutrition as the discipline that encompasses everything about _____

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food

34
Q

the specialty area in nutrition called ___ seeks to uncover links between our genes, our environment, and our diet

A

nutrigenomics

35
Q

the multidimensional, lifelong process that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health is called _____

A

wellness

36
Q

the energy derived from food is expressed in units called _____

A

kilocalories

37
Q

the chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called ____

A

nutrients

38
Q

the term _____ is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides

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organic

39
Q

the primary source of fuel for the body is _____

A

carbohydrate

40
Q

amino acids are the smallest unit of a _____

A

protein

41
Q

the dietary _____ intakes (DRIs) are a group of standards that define the recommended intake values for various nutrients.

A

reference

42
Q

a _____ is an imitation treatment that has no known physical effect or therapeutic value on the subjects in a research study

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placebo

43
Q

another name for an epidemiological study is an ______ study

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observational

44
Q

a _____ represent a hypothesis or group of related hypothesis that have been confirmed through repeated scientific experiments

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theory

45
Q

the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain is called _____

A

quackery

46
Q

the Centers for _____ Control and Prevention (CDC) is considered the leading federal agency in the United states that protects human health and safety

A

Disease

47
Q

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

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Dietitian

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