ch. 1 quiz: Food Choices and Human Health Flashcards
True or false:
One of the objectives included in the publication Healthy People 2020 is to increase the proportion of breastfed infants.
True
Which of the following conditions is easily treated because it is responsive to dietary changes?
Down syndrome
Hemophilia
Iron-deficiency anemia
Sickle-cell anemia
Cancer
Iron-deficiency anemia
Which of the following diseases is responsible for the highest percentage of deaths in the United States?
Cancer
Kidney disease
Heart disease
Chronic lung disease
Alzheimer’s disease
Heart disease
The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:
can be prevented by food choices along with lifestyle choices
All of the following nutrients are organic except:
minerals
Energy-yielding nutrients are referred to as _____.
macronutrients
Which of the following nutrients can yield energy and provide materials for forming the structures and working parts of body tissues?
Proteins
One gram of alcohol provides _____ calories.
seven
Essential nutrients are:
necessary nutrients that can be obtained only from the diet
The most energy-rich nutrient is:
fat
The major role of all vitamins and minerals in the human body is:
to act as regulators in all body processes
Compounds that give color and taste to foods are called _____.
phytochemicals
Foods that have been subjected to the addition of additives, milling, or cooking are called _____ foods.
processed
A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive system. However, eating too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called _____.
moderation
Omnivorous people eat:
foods of both plant and animal origin
