Nightingale SCI131 FINAL

Bob is making a recipe from ingredients that contain 40g of protein, 50g of fat, 235g of carbs, 300mg of calcium, 90mg of Vitamin C, and 120mL of water. How many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?

1g of: protein contains 4kcals, fat contains 9kcal, carbs contains 4cals. No calories in vitamins or minerals.

Ans: 1550kcal

Which of the following foods is least nutrient dense?

fruit juice

A well-balanced diet includes all of the following except

relying on dietary supplements

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

fat

The scientific method is

an organized process of inquiry used in a nutritional science to determine if the food suspects fits the claim

Today, the only food Mary ate was a casserole that contained 36oz of lemon-flavored yogurt, 24oz of cooked turkey, and 15 oz of cooked noodles. According to MyPlate plan, Mary ate nothing from the __________ food group/

fruit

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50% of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

MyPlate

Helen consumed 3 servings of an orange mango flavored sugar-sweetened juice drink that provides 150kcals/serving. According to MyPlate, these drinks should be categorized as

empty calories

A food label claims that the food is a "good source of potassium." This means that the food

provides 10-19% of the Daily Value for potassium

Chemical digestion begins in the

mouth

Which of the following statements about the small intestine is false?

it absorbs fiber

The hormone that stimulates hydrochloric acid is

gastrin

Bicarbonate is secreted by the _________ and functions to ____________.

pancreas; raises pH by neutralizing the acidity of chyme

Which of the following statements about saliva is false?

A. It allows us to comfortably swallow dry food.
B. It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion
C. It helps dissolve small food particles
D. We each produce 1 to 1.5 liters a day

B. It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion

Which of the following is not a polysaccharide?

galactose

Which of the following carbohydrates is made from two glucose units joined together?

maltose

The function of glycogen is to

store glucose in humans and animals

An individual with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest

milk sugar

Melissa is concerned about her increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk, Melissa should

avoid gaining excess weight of lose weight if overweight

Emma's usual diet provides 2500kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbs, she should consume __________ grams of carbs dailt

1g of carbs is 4kcal

Ans: 375

Which of the following is a good source of monosaturated fat?

olive oil and olives

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acid?

flaxseed

Cooper is a 22-year-old college student. According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, saturated fats should comprise _________ of his total energy intake each day.

20-35%

Of the following actions, the most effective way to improve HDL cholesterol levels is to

engage in routine exercise

_________ acid is an essential fatty acid.

linoleic

Which of the following do not contain a glycerol backbone?

sterols

Rachael is 8 years of age and just hit a growth spurt. Based on this information, her body is in

positive nitrogen balance

Lisa is 25 years of age. She usually consumes about 2200kcal per day. According to AMDR guidelines, Lisa should consume ____ grams of protein/day.

55-192.5

Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein

egg

Sue is a vegan. Which of the following foods does she eat

beans and tortillas

Which of the following conditions is a consequence of severe deficiency of dietary protein and energy

marasmus

While at a party, Becky drank 36oz of beer and 3 oz of liquor. How many drinks did she have?

12oz of beer=1drink

1.5oz of liquor= 1 drink

ANS: 5 drinks

Alcohol provides

7 kcals/gram

Which vitamin provides antioxidant properties?

Vitamin E

________ are fat-soluble vitamins/

Vitamins K, D, and E

In the United States, newborns receive an injection of _______ to prevent ______.

vitamin K; prevent bleeding

What vitamin acts as a hormone in the human body?

vitamin D

Brian follows a vegan lifestyle. As a result of his diet, he consumes no sources of preformed vitamin A. Which of the following statements explains why he has not developed a deficiency of vitamin A?

He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene

Which of the following nutrients is a trace mineral?

zinc

When consumed with certain plant foods, vitamin C enhances the absorption of

iron

Luke is 30 years of age and weighs 165 lbs. What is his RDA for protein?

weight/2.2*0.8=RDA

Ans: 60grams

Binge drinking is defined as

four or more servings for a female and five or more servings for a male within a short period of time

Which os the following nutrients is a major mineral?

calcium

The body eliminates excess water through the

skin

According to Adequate Intake recommendations, the total water intake for healthy young adults is approximately _____ cups/day.

11-15.5

Maintenance of normal extracellular fluid volume depends largely on the extracellular concentration of _________ ions

sodium

_________ fat is located within the abdominal region and is a predictor for chronic disease.

Visceral

WHich of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that fat slows down the passage of electricity through the body

bioelectrical impedance

Jane's BMI is 24.7. Based on this information, her weight is within the _______ range

healthy

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

bone mineral irregularities

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?

glucose

The liver supplies glucose for cells by breaking down

glycogen

To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much fat to his diet, Dan can eat

baked potato

Pat is a resistance athlete who weighs 120kg. According to the joint recommendations of expert groups that include the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, he should consume at least ________ grams of protein daily.

120 x 1.2=

Ans: 144

Ashley is giving birth to a girl in April. Before she became pregnant, Ashley weighed 150lbs, which put her in the overweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain _______ lbs during her pregnancy.

15-25 lbs

Linda is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

2500

Pregnant women who follow a vegan lifestyle are at risk for deficiency of which of the following nutrients?

zinc, iron, vitamin b12

Amy weighs 7.5lbs at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about ______ lbs by her first birthday.

22.5 lbs

Which of the following characteristics is NOT a sign an infant is ready to eat solid foods?

has retained the tongue-thrust reflux

Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve

an orange peeled and seperated

Which of the following is of special concern in the diets of young children

calcium, iron, vitamin D

Because screentime contributes to the decreased physical activity, it should be limited to no more than _______ hour(s) per day

1-2

Which of the following statements about nutrition in older adults as compared to younger individuals is true

the need fewer calories and more nutrients

It is suggested that adults over the age of 65 engage in _____ minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity a week

150

The most common type of of virus that causes foodborne illness is the

norovirus

Which of the following governmental agencies is responsible for regulating pesticides?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Which of the following pathogens is responsible for foodborne illness in individuals who have eaten raw of undercooked eggs, poultry, or milk

salmonella

Leftover foods should be refrigerated within ______ hours of being served

2

If a food label says "Organic" and/or displays the USDA Organic seal, then the food

contains at least 95% organic ingredients

Which of the following factors is NOT a factor in food security?

political reformation

Which of the following phrases is the best definition of food insecurity?

a chronic inability to satisfy basic food needs due to lack of resources or other problems

Which of the following situations results in the greatest degree of food insecurity?

a household with children headed by a single parent or caregiver

Which of the following conditions is a reason the elderly experience malnutrition?

all of these answers are correct

-dental problems

-decrease in taste or smell

-depression