Nutrition and diet therapy BIOL 1322 chap 1-4

AMDR = Acceptable __________ Distribution _________

Macronutrient , Range

If a serving of a food provides 10 percent of the DV of a vitamin, mineral, protein, fiber, or potassium, it can be labeled with which of the following terms?

Good for you

Light or Low fat

More, Added, Extra, or Plus

Lean, extra lean

More, Added, Extra, Plus

Which component of the DRIs offer recommendations for desirable percentages of carbs, protein, and fat?

UL

AMDR

RDI

DRR

AMDR

If a serving of a canned pasta product provides 10 to 19 percent of the DV, it is therefore ________ source of the nutrient.

Good

The nutrients of concern a on a food label are?

Free, low, reduced, less, and light.

Low-fat, light, fat-free, lean, and extra lean.

calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, & sugar.

Problem vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, & potassium.

Calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, , sodium, & sugar.

The labeling terms of "lean" and "extra-lean" are used on?

Fruits & Veggies

Seafood & Meat

All foods

Seafood & meat

What type of Pineapple is the more nutrient dense?

Dried sweetened

In lite syrup

Fresh

Fresh pineapple

A website that provides consumers with guidelines for healthy eating is?

ChooseMyPlate.gov

The Human body is made mostly of

water

Nutritional genomics is the study of how specific components in foods interact on a cellular level with the processing of genetic information to create a specific?

Protein

Fat

Carb

Phytochemical

Protein

Double-blind, placebo-controlled groups are in _____________ research?

Observational

Treatment

Experimental

Epidemiological

Experimental

Mario has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he has a history of cancer in his family. Which of the following would be most helpful to Mario?

The Human Genome Project

Registered dietitian nutritionist

Website that includes the word "cancer"

Public health nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionist

The macronutrient which supplies glucose, that cells use as the major energy source to fuel the body is?

Carbs

Lipids

Fats

Proteins

Carbs

Most Americans need to eat more?

fruits and vegetables

__________ not an essential nutrient because the body does not need it to function.

Carbs

Protein

Water

Alcohol

Alcohol

The portion of plant food that isn't completely digested in the stomach and small intestine is?

Phytochemicals

Fiber

Minerals

Fiber

Most Americans need to eat more?

Refined grains

Fat

Fruit

Fruit

The reactions that take place in a cell represent?

Calories

Metabolism

Kilocalories

Metabolism

Most of your daily calories should come from

carbohydrates

The number of grams of carbs, protein, and fat in foods & beverages determines its number of?

Nutrients

Calories

Calories

An idea generated by scientists based on their observations is a __________.

Hypothesis

Study

Research

Theory

Hypothesis

Each carbohydrate or protein gram provides ________ calories.

4

If you are a typical American you prob need to consume less?

____________ , ____________ , & ___________ ______________

Hint

-

---

-

-

-

all begin w/ "S"

Sugar, Sodium, and Sat fat

Skipping breakfast is more likely to lead to _________ or __________?

Overweight or Obesity

The essential nutrient that is inside and outside of every cell is?

Water

A health professional who has completed at least a bachelors degree in nutrition from an accredited university in the United States... etc is called a?

Registered Dietitian nutritionist

The strongest determinant of what Americans eat is?

Taste

Price

Habit

Convenience

Taste

T/F

The rates of overweight, but not obesity are decreasing

False

T/F

The less water we drink the better

False

The substance that is part of the medium inside and outside our cells, that carries nutrients to, and waste products from cells, that helps maintain body temperature, and acts as a lubricant and protective cushion is?

Protein

Carbon

Nutrients

Water

Water

T/F

The average American diet is high in added sugars, sodium, saturated fat, and calories.

True

T/F

Every day, many Americans do not get enough Vit D, potassium, calcium and Fiber

True

The gold standard of research is the_____________ study:

Double-blind, placebo group

Treatment and control

Controlled

Epidemiological

Double-blind, placebo group study

Which of the following could influence the accuracy of a website?

Name of website

Human Genome project

Nutrional genomics

Funding source of website

Funding source of website

T/F

The average American diet is low in Vit E, Calcium, Potassium, Vit D, and fiber

True

T/F

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are energy providing nutrients

True

The study that determined the complete set and sequencing of DNA in human cells and identified all human genes is:

RNA Project

DNA Project

Human Genome Project

Nutritional Genomics

Human Genome project

Many Americans need to eat more foods that are prepared at ____________ , rich in ___________ , Vitamin _____, Potassium, calcium.

Home

Fiber

D

Suzy is completing a supervised nutrition practice because she wants to becomea ?

Public health nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionist

The body-sustaining compounds carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water are called?

Nutrition

Nutritional status

Nutrients

Nutrients

The relationship between nutrition and genomics - is the study of genes and gene expression is called?

Nutrition genetics

Nutrition gene study

Nutritional genomics

Nutritional genomics

A whole wheat cracker with 13 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fat, and 1 gram of protein contains how many calories?

92

70

65

54

hint:

-

-

Fat contains 9 calories per gram

92 caloreis

The substance that maintains body temperature, and acts as a lubricant and protective cushion is?

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Water

Luis just been diagnosed with diabetes. The most credible Internet nutrition websites for Luis would include

Org or com

diabetes

edu or gov

edu or gove

For many Americans, foods that are rich in Vit D, potassium, calcium, and fiber need to be consumed

<< more or less >> frequently

More

High-school student Maria rarely eats breakfast. She may be at risk of becoming?

Overweight

Calories from the macronutrients are used as energy during the process of?

Energy Production

Metabolic state

Metabolism

Metabolism

Which is most likely to be an expert in medical nutrition therapy?

Public health nutritionist

Scientist

Registered dietitian nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionist

Research that examines populations of people is?

Control research

Epidemiological research

experimental research

Treatment research

Epidemiological research

Carbs, fats and proteins are:

Energy providing nutrients

Non-essential b/c the body can make some of each

Micronutrients

Essential sources of water

Energy providing nutrients

The stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings is:

Scientific Method

Hypothesis

Validity

Research

The scientific method

Which type of research may include just two groups of individuals?

Epidemiological

Observation

Treatment

Experimental

Experimental

T/F

Consumption of supermarket take out meals & restaurant meals has been increasing in more recent years

True

T/F

According to federal law, unhealthy foods cannot be marketed on children's television

false

T/F

Most of the excess sugar in the American diet comes from soft drinks, sugary beverages, sweets, and treats.

True

T/F

Carotenoids are the phytochemicals that give cantaloupe its orange color, and may have cancer fighting properites

True

T/F

As long as a hypothesis is supported by research, research findings are published in peer-reviewed journals.

False

T/F

The more nutrients and calories we consume the better

False

T/F

Many Americans eat too much sugar in fruits

False

The Nutrition Facts panel on canned soup reads "Low sodium" this is an example of a:

Health claim

Structure/ Function claim

Nutrient content claim

Nutrient content claim

The recommendation: "Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount" and "Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats reduce sodium intake" are components of:

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Dietary guidelines for Americans

Nutrition Facts panel

Dietary guidelines for Americans

If the words "High," "Rich in," or "Excellent source of" appear on a food label, one serving provides at least ________ percent of the DV of a nutrient.

20%

The amount of nutrients per calorie in a given food represents how __________ the food is:

Nutrient dense

Calorie dense

Funtional

Nutrient dense

The DV;s are based on a __________ calorie diet

2000

Which component of the DRIs should NOT be included / exceeded?

LU

RID

UL

AMDR

UL

Moderation, balance, and variety represent the components of:

Functional nutrients

Functional Foods

Healthy eating

healthy eating

EAR, AI, UL, and AMDR represent the

RDIs

If a food has 20 percent or more of the DV for a nutrient, the food is considered to be ________ in that nutrient.

High

A healthy eating plan __________ consumption of saturated and trans fat, and added sugars, sodium, and alcohol.

Limits

Foods that are labeled as "lean" or "extra lean" are examples of:

Nutrient content claims

Structure/ functional claims

Health claims

Nutrient content claim

T/F

The dietary guidelines are intended for those who are 2yrs or older.

True

A health claim on a food label must contain 2 components--

A) food or dietary compound such as ___________,

B) corresponding ________ or _____ related condition that is associated with the claim

Fiber

disease

health

T/F

The RDA of a nutrient is smaller than the UL, but larger than the EAR

True

T/F

Consumers should try to consume nutrients above the UL for each nutrient

False

T/F

EER represents the amount of daily energy needed to maintain a healthy body weight and meet energy needs based on age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.

True

T he Nutrition Facts panel on a skim milk carton reads: "Calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of a:

Nutrient content claim

Health claim

Structure/ Function claim

Structure / Function claim

"Follow a healthy eating plan across the life span" and "shift to healthier foods and beverages" are included in:

ChooseMyPlate.gove

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Nutrition Facts panel

Dietary guidelines for Americans

Dietary reference intakes, the Dietary guidelines for Americans, Nutrition Facts panel, and ChooseMyPlate offer guidelines for:

Nutritional Genomics

Healthy eating

Healthy eating

A healthy eating plan _________ consumption of veggies, fruits, whole grains, low fat dairy, and protein rich foods.

Encourages

By law, if a food originally contains 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, and the food company reduces the fat by 50 percent or more during processing, the food can be labeled as:

Lean

Light

Extra lean

Low fat

light

Information on calories, tran fat, sat fat, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbs, dietary fiber, sugars, added sugars, protein, Vit D, calcium, iron, potassium, added nutrients are required on:

DV

Health claims

RDA

Nutrition Fact panel

Nutrition Fact panel

The government agency which regulates food labels is the

FDA (food & drug admin)

The more nutrient dense a food is... the more likely it is to contain lots of ___________

nutrients

Recommendations that are published every 5 years to provide dietary and lifestyle advice to individuals age 2 and up, in order to maintain good health and prevent chronic diseases can be found in:

ChooseMyPlate

Dietary guidelines for Americans

Nutrition Facts panel

Dietary guidelines for Americans

T/F

A healthy eating plan encourages consumption of more nutrient dense foods.

True

The DRIs, Dietary guidelines for Americans, Nutrition Facts panel, and ChooseMyPlate represnt:

RDIs

RDAs

Tools for Healthy eating

Tools for Healthy eating

The average daily intake level which is estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group is the:

UL

RDI

RDA

EAR

RDA

The Nutrition Facts panel on an oatmeal package reads: "May lower cholesterol." is an example of

Health claim

Nutrient control claim

Structure function claim

Health claim

T.F

Consumers should not consume nutrient supplements which exceed the UL so that they can avoid toxicity symptoms

True (?maybe)

T/F

The Dietary Reference Intakes are specific reference values that help you determine your weekly nutrient needs to maintain good health, and prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses,

False

T/F

The Recommended Dietary Allowances represent the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 or 98% of individuals of a similar group by age and sex.

True (?maybe)

T/F

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risk

True

T//F

An individuals EER is based on the Indvidual's height, weight, activity level, age, and sex

True

T/F

The higher the percent Daily Value of a nutrient, the more nutrient dense the food is

True

T/F

All functional foods are fat free

False

T/F

Federal law requires that every food label must contain any one of three types of claims- nutrient content claim, Health claim, structure function claim

False

T/F

Proteins should comprise between 10-35 % of your daily calories

True

T/F

According to the FDA, food products can make health claims between nutrients and conditions such as calcium and osteoporosis, and between sodium and hypertension

True

If a nutrient provides 5 percent or less of the DV, it is considered ________ in that nutrient.

Low

Which of the following items is lowest in its fat content

extra lean

light

low fat

lean

extra lean