Health Nutrition Quiz Flashcards
The recommended amount of sodium for humans
1,500 milligrams
Americans are consuming about ______ of salt
3,400 milligrams
Common names for sodium on food labels
sodium nitrate
sodium citrate
monosodium glutamate [MSG]
sodium benzoate.
Sodium causes…
High blood pressure
The body retains water to ____ the salt if too much salt is consumed. The blood ___ expand with the additional water and put pressure on the ____ walls.
…dilute
…platelets
…artey
____ can also build up on the artery walls and break off ____ the artery, causing a ____.
Plaque…
blocking…
heart attack…
What are the three types of fat?
Trans Fats
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Most Tran fats (trans fatty acids) are ___ and created through a process that adds ____ to liquid vegetable oils to make them more ____.
…manmade
…hydrogen
…solid
On food labels, Trans fats are usually found under the name…
“hydrogenate oils..,
partially hydrogenated oils…
…or shortening”
There is ___ evidence of any health benefits for consuming trans fats.
0
According to labeling rules, companies only need to list trans-fat content if the food contains ____.
0.5 grams or more per serving
______ are found naturally in most protein meat products
Saturated fats…
Examples of food containing saturated fat:
Beef
Veal
Lamb
Pork
Dairy products made from whole milk
Poultry skin
In large amounts, saturated fats have similar affects to the body as ______
…trans fats.
Unsaturated fats are considered the _____ and are encouraged as part of a healthy diet.
… ‘healthy’ fats…
Food sources of unsaturated fats include:
olive, canola, peanut oil, most tree nuts, avocados.
oily fish such as salmon, sardines
Daily woman recommendation for added sugar
100 calories per day
25 grams
6 teaspoons
Daily recommendation for added sugar came from
AHA (American Heart Association)
Daily man recommendation for added sugar
150 calories per day
37.5 grams
9 teaspoons
Fruits and vegetables contain a certain amount of________
Natural sugars
refined table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, any sugar added to food during a particular process are _______.
Processed sugars
Excess Sugar does what?
- linked to diabetes, and heart disease.
- is addictive. Activates the pleasure center in the brain.
- has been linked to breast, colon and other cancers
Excess Sugar can be found where?
- is found in many everyday food products
