Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan

Question 1

What are the levels of BMI ?

Answer 1

• underweight= <18.5
• healthy= 18.5-24.9
• overweight= 25.0-29.9
• obese= >30

Question 2

What are 2 reliable sources for nutrition recommendations ?

Answer 2

1. dietary guidelines for americans
2. food guidance system
3. USDA

Question 3

Is it possible to take too much of a vitamin ?

Answer 3

yes
- if you take more fat soluble vitamins than needed then they build up and can be at toxic levels

Question 4

What are examples of macronutrients ?

Answer 4

carbs, proteins, fats

Question 5

Why do macronutrients matter ?

Answer 5

nutrients that provide calories or energy

Question 6

What are the best ways to get micronutrients ?

Answer 6

fruits and vegetables

Question 7

What are examples of micronutrients ?

Answer 7

vitamins and minerals

Question 8

How many calories per gram does carbohydrates have ?

Answer 8

4 calories/ 1 g

Question 9

How many calories per gram does proteins have ?

Answer 9

4 calories/ 1 g

Question 10

How many calories per gram does fats have ?

Answer 10

9 calories/ 1 g

Question 11

How many calories per gram does alcohol have ?

Answer 11

7 calories/ 1 g

Question 12

What are the dietary guidelines for americans ?

Answer 12

• nutritional standards for federal programs
• formed foundation of federal nutrition policy and public education

Question 13

What are examples of Carbohydrates ?

Answer 13

mainly starchy foods
- grains, potatoes, fruits, milk, yogurt, sugar, rice, oranges

Question 14

Why are Carbohydrates important ?

Answer 14

provides energy and needed for healthy GI function (fiber)

Question 15

What is the major source of energy ?

Answer 15

fats

Question 16

What is the primary source of energy ?

Answer 16

carbohydrates

Question 17

What does Water help with ?

Answer 17

• keep temp normal
• lubricates and cushions joints
• protects spinal cord and other sensitive tissues
• gets rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements

Question 18

What do fats help with ?

Answer 18

• carry fat soluble vitamins
• cushioning for organs
• slows down digestion
• makes things taste good

Question 19

What are examples of water soluble vitamins ?

Answer 19

Vitamin C, and B-complex

Question 20

What are examples of fat soluble vitamins ?

Answer 20

Vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 21

What aids in the absorption of iron ?

Answer 21

vitamin C

Question 22

What is the recommended amount of veggies per day ?

Answer 22

2 1/2 cups

Question 23

At what age should infants be transferred to whole milk ?

Answer 23

12 months

Question 24

What is the function of Vitamin A ?

Answer 24

vision, immune function, cell growth and development

Question 25

What is the function of vitamin B12 ?

Answer 25

nerve function, rbc production

Question 26

What is the function of vitamin C ?

Answer 26

immune function, bone health, aids in iron absorption
- deficit causes scurvy

Question 27

What is the function of vitamin D ?

Answer 27

calcium and phosphorus balance, bone health and immune function

Question 28

What is the function of vitamin E ?

Answer 28

antioxidant, nerve and immune function

Question 29

What is the function of vitamin K ?

Answer 29

blood clotting

Question 30

What is the function of Potassium ?

Answer 30

normal cell function

Question 31

What is the function of Sodium ?

Answer 31

proper balance of H2O and minerals