ch.1 linking food and health quiz REVIEW Flashcards
macronutrients are
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
which 2 organizations are considered reputable gov sources of info about nutrition
NIH
CDC
national institure of health
central diseases center
one difference betweem EAR and RDA
EAR represents intake levels for just 1/2 the healthy individuals of a particular gender & age group
one major difference between vitamins and minerals
minerals maintain their structure no matter what environment they are in
on the periodic table
which of the following is NOT a key question when evaluating a company’s website
what are the credentials of the people providing info on the website
when was website developed
what is the message being highlighted on the website
ANSWER:how much traffic does website receive each day
with what 3 chronic diseases is nutrition strongly associated
heart disease
stroke
diabetes
what is a nutrition “quakery”
is the promotion of an unproven remedy usually by someone unlicensed and untrained for financial gain
what is nutrition
the science that encompasses everything about food
which of the terms is used to describe someone who has completed a registerion exam for dietics
RD now RDN
registered dietary nutritionist
observational studies inform us of
existing relationships
consuming a nutritious diet contributes to our wellness in all the following ways except
supports activities of daily living
strengthens our ability
all of the above
nutrition plays a role in minor role
some cancers
osteoporosis
deficiency of niacin
pellagra
nutrients are
chemicals found in food that are critical to human growth/ functions
2 nutrients are usually primary fuel sources for the body
carbs
fats
