Unit 1

Question 1

Def’n of nutrition

Answer 1

The nutrients in foods, how nutrients are used in the body and human behavior related to food

Question 2

Def’n of food

Answer 2

Any substance that your body can take in and adapt to enable you to stay alive and to gain nourishment

Question 3

Def’n of diet

Answer 3

Foods and beverages that you normally eat

Question 4

Def’n of nutrients

Answer 4

Components in food that our body needs for optimal functioning

Question 5

What are energy providing nutrients?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates, protein and fat

Question 6

What are non-energy containing nutrients?

Answer 6

Water, vitamins and minerals

Question 7

What are essential nutrients?

Answer 7

Nutrients that have to come from food as the body is not able to make them

Question 8

What are non-essential nutrients?

Answer 8

Nutrients that the body is able to make itself to promote optimal health and therefore do not rely on food intake

Question 9

What are conditionally essential nutrients?

Answer 9

Nutrients the body can somewhat make to meet requirements for health but in certain situations aren’t able to make them to meet needs and therefore need to rely on food intake

Question 10

What is a kilocalorie?

Answer 10

The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one litre (L) of water by one degree Celsius.

Question 11

What is a calorie?

Answer 11

the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one millilitre (ml) of water by one degree Celsius.

Question 12

How many cal/g do carbohydrates provide?

Answer 12

4 cal/g

Question 13

How many cal/g does fat provide?

Answer 13

9 cal/g

Question 14

How many cal/g does protein provide?

Answer 14

4 cal/g

Question 15

Is alcohol a nutrient? How many cal/g does it provide?

Answer 15

Alcohol is not a nutrient, and it provides 7 cal/g

Question 16

How do you determine the number of calories from fat, carbs and protein?

Answer 16

Take the # of g of carbs, fat, and protein multiply by # of cal/g of carbs, fat and protein equals # of calories from carbs, fat and protein

Question 17

How do you determine the total number of calories?

Answer 17

Take the # of cal from fat, carbs and protein and add them together

Question 18

How do you calculate the total percentage of each?

Answer 18

Take the # of cal from fat, carbs or protein divide by the total # of calories multiply by 100

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Canada Food Guide?

Answer 19

To promote healthy eating for Canadians ages 2 and above.

Question 20

What are the 2 CFG key recommendations?

Answer 20

1. Focus on health eating

2. Focus on food behavior

Question 21

What is the purpose of nutrition labeling?

Answer 21

1. Standardize nutrition labeling and food claims

2. Help consumers make informed choices

Question 22

What is a food allergy?

Answer 22

Involves an immune response to a food substance, specifically the proteins

Question 23

What happens if an individual is exposed to that food protein? Can it happen more than once?

Answer 23

The body’s immune system responds by creating antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and if exposed again, IgE antibodies and chemicals like histamine are released

Question 24

What is histamine?

Answer 24

A powerful chemical that causes a reaction in the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin or cardiovascular system

Question 25

What is Celiac disease?

Answer 25

A genetic disease caused by the consumption of gluten

Question 26

What are the risks to food allergies?

Answer 26

Allergic reactions can quickly change from mild to severe and in worst cases can result to anaphylactic shock or death

Question 27

What is a food intolerance?

Answer 27

Difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them

Question 28

What is lactose intolerant?

Answer 28

Impaired ability to digest lactose due to reduced amounts of the enzyme lactase

Question 29

What is nutrition quackery?

Answer 29

Nutrition information that is being dispelled to the public

Question 30

What is food marketing?

Answer 30

Food marketing is advertising that promotes the sale of certain food or food products

Question 31

How does food marketing impact our food choices?

Answer 31

Food marketing can impact you in many different ways. It is designed to: create food trends, encourage you to purchase certain foods and items, and involve brand loyalty to continue purchasing their products