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Nutrition Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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What does the term “organic” mean?

A

Contains carbon

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2
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Food energy is measured in what units?

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Kilo-calories or Calories

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3
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Ultimately, all of our energy comes from what?

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All energy comes from the sun.

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4
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What does essential mean?

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It cannot be made by your body.

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5
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How many classes of nutrients are there?

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6 classes.

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6
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Which nutrients are organic and which are not organic?

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Organic: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins

Not Organic: Water and Minerals

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7
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Which nutrients are energy yielding, and how much energy does each provide per gram?

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Energy yielding: Carbohydrates (4), Fat (9), Protein (4)

None Energy Yielding: Water, Vitamins, Minerals

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8
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Alcohol has how many calories per gram?

A

7 kcal

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9
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Do vitamins and minerals give you energy?

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No

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10
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Know how to figure the calories in a food.

A

A x gm=

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11
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Why is good nutrition needed?

A

To prevent malnutrition and to aid against chronic diseases.

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12
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What is malnutrition?

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Excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake or nutrient imbalance.

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13
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What is a degenerative disease and what are some examples?

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Chronic diseases: Heart disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis.

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14
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Which chronic diseases are nutrition related and are also the leading causes of death in the U.S. ?

A

Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, and Diabetes.

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15
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What are the benefits of physical activity?

A

Mental function, Wound Healing, Reduced Diseases, Sound Sleep

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16
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Why is it recommended to consume food over multivitamin/mineral supplements or meal re-placers?

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They do not promote growth.

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17
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What are enriched/fortified foods? Are they more nutritious than whole basic foods?

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Foods where nutrients have been added/ it depends on what was added.

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18
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What is an example of a food that is both fortified and functional?

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Milk or Whole Grain.

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19
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What is a benefit of consuming phytochemicals?

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Protection from oxidation; Disease prevention.

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20
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Cheese food, cereals, canned foods are examples of what type of food?

A

Processed Food.

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21
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Rice in Asia and potatoes in Ireland are examples of what types of food?

A

Staple foods.

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22
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Define nutrient density and give an example.

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A measure of nutrients provided per calorie of food. Nutrient-dense food provides vitamins, minerals, etc., with relative few calories.

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23
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Short Answer: Be able to list three (3) factors that influence food choices.

A

Availability; Cost; Habit.

24
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What is a reliable source of nutrition information?

A

Pub Med; A RDN ( Registered Dietitian Nutritionist); Food Labels.

25
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Even if you are reading a reliable source of nutrition information, should you change your diet based on preliminary results?

A

No.

26
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Which two (2) types of studies show the effects of treatment?

A

Intervention Study

Laboratory Study

27
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Which type of research study deals with populations and correlations?

A

Epidemiological Study

28
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Which type of study deals with individuals and apparent effects?

A

Case Study

29
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A controlled clinical trial is what type of study? Which type of study uses animals and plants?

A

Intervention Study

30
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Which types of studies (2) have an experimental and control group?

A

Intervention Study; Laboratory Study.

31
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What is the difference between an experimental group and control group?

A

Experimental Group receives treatment, the Control Group remains untreated or receives placebo.

32
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Short Answer: Be able to list the five (5) risk factors for heart diseases from the Framingham Heart Study.

A

High Blood Pressure, High Blood Cholesterol, Cigarette Smoking, Obesity and Physical Inactivity.

33
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Short Answer: Be able to list and describe the 3 characteristics of good research design (see page 4 of your notes.)

A

Double-Blind Experiment
Cross-Over Design
Placebo-Controlled

34
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The funding source of a research study can contribute to what?

A

It’s outcome and bias.

35
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Can you believe everything you read on the internet? What should you do?

A

No, you need to check for accuracy and validity.

36
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What are the characteristics of a nutrition specialist and what organization are they registered with?

A

They must have earned at least a bachelors degree and are registed with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

37
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Does the use of the title “Nutritionist” guarantee that a person is qualified to provide nutrition education or counseling? What credentials should you look for?

A

No, the person should be licensed, certified as a RD or RDN.

38
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What are some earmarks of nutrition quackery?

A
  • Too good to be true.
  • Creates suspicions about the food supply.
  • Fake credentials.
  • Studies not referenced.
  • Motives: personal gain (profit paid to make the claim)
39
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What are the two (2) branches of the DHHS?

A
  • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

40
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Which agency ensures the safety and wholesomeness of dietary supplements and foods, sets standards for food composition, and is responsible for food labeling?

A

FDA

41
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What are the two (2) branches of the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) ?

A
  • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

42
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Which agency is responsible for monitoring the safety of meat and poultry and administers SNAP and WIC?

A

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

43
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Which agency regulates pesticides and establishes water quality standards?

A

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

44
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Who conducts the NHANES?

A

DHHS

45
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What does NHANES stand for?

A

National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

46
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What is NHANES?

A

Population-based survey in the U.S. to collect health and nutrition information.

47
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Who releases the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A

USDA and US Department of Health and Human Services

48
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The Dietary Guidelines are for what age group?

A

Age 2 and older.

49
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What food groups are included in a healthy meal pattern?

A
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Grains
  • Diary
  • Protein
  • Oils
50
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Should you increase or decrease refined grains? How many of your grains should be whole grains?

A

You should decrease refined grains. At least half should be whole grain.

51
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One (1) serving of whole grains is how many grams?

A

16 grams

52
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You should consume less than _____ of your calories per day from saturated fat.

A

10%

53
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Trans fats are also called _____ fats and you should limit these by avoiding them or keeping them as low as possible.

A

Partially Hydrogenated Fats

54
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Added sugars should be less than ____ of your calories per day.

A

10%

55
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Sodium should be less than ____mg per day.

A

2300mg

56
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For many of the USDA eating patterns, how many cups of milk or equivalent are there?

A

3 cups.

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