Chapter_5-_Nutrition COPY

Question 1

The average person in the U.S. consumes how many pounds of sugar each year?

Answer 1

76.7

Question 2

Chemical compounds the body uses that come from the foods we eat?

Answer 2

Nutrients

Question 3

The process where food is broken down into nutrients and absorbed into the bloodstream?

Answer 3

Digestion

Question 4

Nutrients that must be obtained from foods because the body cannot produce or maintain in sufficient quantities?

Answer 4

Essential Nutrients

Question 5

List the 4 Macronutrients?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, and Water

Question 6

Macronutrients that provide energy?

Answer 6

Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

Question 7

List the Micronutrients?

Answer 7

Vitamins and Minerals

Question 8

The common term of “calorie” is used to describe what unit of measure of energy derived from foods?

Answer 8

kilocalorie

Question 9

The process of breaking down molecules to derive energy for the body to function?

Answer 9

Metabolism

Question 10

Energy in kilocalories obtained from Carbohydrates?

Answer 10

4 kcal/g

Question 11

Energy in kilocalories obtained from Proteins?

Answer 11

4 kcal/g

Question 12

Energy in kilocalories obtained from Fats?

Answer 12

9 kcal/g

Question 13

In a well-balanced diet, the percentage of Carbohydrates?

Answer 13

50%

Question 14

In a well-balanced diet, the percentage of Proteins?

Answer 14

20%

Question 15

In a well-balanced diet, the percentage of Fats?

Answer 15

30%

Question 16

Macronutrient that serves as the body’s universal energy source and provides energy for the brain and nervous system?

Answer 16

Carbohydrate

Question 17

Type of carbohydrate made from simple sugar primarily used in processed foods and commonly considered a “bad sugar”?

Answer 17

Simple Carbohydrate

Question 18

Type of carbohydrate primarily found in whole foods like grains, vegetables, and fruits?

Answer 18

Complex Carbohydrate

Question 19

Non-digestible part of a complex carbohydrate that aids with digestion and heart health?

Answer 19

Fiber

Question 20

Good sources of Fiber?

Answer 20

Grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds

Question 21

Whole Grains consist of three parts?

Answer 21

Bran, Germ, and Endosperm

Question 22

Rolled oats, popcorn, brown rice, whole wheat, and quinoa are examples of what type of grain?

Answer 22

Whole Grains

Question 23

Keyword discussed in class that is usually used to describe a Refined Grain?

Answer 23

White

White Rice, White Bread, Most Pasta and baked goods.

Question 24

The “go to” late night snack that is a whole grain?

Answer 24

Popcorn

Question 25

Nutritious parts of a Whole Grain that when removed reduce the fiber and nutrients?

Answer 25

Bran and Germ

Question 26

The index that describes the amount of sugar contained in foods? (Was the dashboard handout in class.)

Answer 26

Glycemic Index

Question 27

Lipids are also known as this Macronutrient?

Answer 27

Fats

Question 28

Lipid (fat) found in animal-based foods? (Red meats)

Answer 28

Cholesterol

Question 29

The Precise term used to describe Dietary Fats?

Answer 29

Triglycerides

Question 30

Names of the three (3) types of Dietary Fats?

Answer 30

Saturated, Unsaturated and Trans Fats

Question 31

Constantly consuming foods high in Saturated Fats increase the risk for numerous health issues? List 3.

Answer 31

Heart Disease, Increased Stroke Risk, and Heart Attacks

Question 32

Name of a Dietary Fat that typically comes from plant sources and is a good source of Fat?

Answer 32

Unsaturated Fats

Question 33

Good food source of Omega-3 Fatty acids suggested in the RealAge survey?

Answer 33

Fish

Question 34

When hydrogen is infused into oils it creates a solid fat called? (Bad Fat)

Answer 34

Trans Fat

Question 35

Most common Fat contained in commercially prepared snack foods found in vending machines?

Answer 35

Trans Fat

Question 36

Macronutrient that builds muscle, bone, skin?

Answer 36

Proteins

Question 37

The common type of oil used in cooking that is also a monosaturated fat?

Answer 37

Olive Oil

Question 38

Name of symbol that represents that a Dietary Supplement has gone through the most rigorous type of testing?

Answer 38

USP

Question 39

Known as the "building blocks" of Proteins?

Answer 39

Amino Acids

Question 40

Discussed in class: Percentage of the body that consists of water?

Answer 40

75%

Question 41

Substances without energy needed in small amounts by the body? (Hint: Does not provide any energy)

Answer 41

Vitamins and Minerals

Question 42

Water assists in these three (3) body functions?

Answer 42

Digestion Nutrient Absorption Regulates Body Temperature

Question 43

Probiotics such as yogurt assist with what type of body function?

Answer 43

Digestive Functions

Question 44

A food compound that helps protect the body from harmful molecules called "free radicals"?

Answer 44

Antioxidants

Question 45

Food type that is high in Antioxidants?

Answer 45

Berries

Question 46

DRI recommendation discussed in class as the most commonly used today?

Answer 46

Recommended Daily Allowances

Question 47

How the calculations on a Nutrition Facts Panel are based?

Answer 47

2,000 calorie a day diet

Question 48

A Food Label lists the ingredients in a specific order?

Answer 48

Listed by the "most to the least" ingredients order

Question 49

List of Dietary Guidelines?

Answer 49

Obtain adequate nutrients Focus on healthful foods Watch intake of fats Engage in physical activity Moderate alcohol intake

Question 50

Salmonella and E. Coli are ______ and commonly cause food poisoning? (Fill in the blank)

Answer 50

Bacteria

Question 51

When eating at a restaurant, a good choice is to manage portion size?

Answer 51

Cut all portions in half

Question 52

Name of the system used locally by Tops Markets that rates the nutritional value of food products?

Answer 52

NuVal