HS 240 CLASS MC

What is the equivalent of a Kilocalorie?

1000 calories

What are the 3 general categories of nutritional status?

Desirable nutrition, undernutrition, & overnutrition

In an experiment, which group(s) gets the placebo?

Control group

How many kilocalories does 1 gram of lipids contain?

9

How many double bonds do saturated fats have in their chemical structure?

0

What are the 3 elements that are included in carbohydrates?

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

What are phytochemicals?

Naturally occurring chemical compounds in plants

Out of the following macronutrients, which one is needed in the largest quantity?

Water

_________ is the major form of fat in foods and a key source of energy for the body.

Triglyceride

Which of the following best describes carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen in the context of nutrition?

Elements

Which nutrient primarily serves as the body's main structural component?

Protein

Numerous studies have shown a reduced risk of cancer among people who regularly consume which of the following?

Phytochemicals and zoochemicals

Which of the following is considered an essential nutrient because the human body cannot synthesize it?

Iron

Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?

Lipids

Which of the following best describes the difference between hunger and appetite?

Hunger is the physical need for food; appetite is the psychological desire to eat

What does nutrient density tell you about a food?

How healthy a food is based on the nutrients it provides compared to its calories

Which of the following foods is considered an empty calorie food?

Sugared soft drink

What is the purpose of fortified foods?

To add nutrients not originally present in significant amounts

The Daily Recommended Value in percentage for how many fats one should consume per day within an average 2,000 calorie diet is ______________.

35%

If a food is considered calorie free, which of these accurately represents that label?

Less than 5 kcal per serving

When an individual switches from boiled vegetables to steamed/sautéed vegetables they can expect which primary benefit?

Higher nutrient density due to reduced loss of water-soluble vitamins

What is the purpose of the Dietary Reference Intakes?

To provide nutrient recommendations to prevent deficiencies and promote health

Which tool is most commonly used in the United States to translate nutrient recommendations into practical food choices?

MyPlate

A nutrient is only considered “nutrient-dense” when it

Provides vitamins and minerals with relatively few calories

The Nutrition Facts Panel must include all the following except which ingredient?

Caffeine

Who designed the MyPlate recommendations and platform?

USDA

Which is associated with a portion size of 1 cup?

Baseball

A mango smoothie, melon salad, and 100% grape juice would all be good sources of ______ based on the MyPlate guidelines.

Fruit

A basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines is

to stress that nutrient needs should be met primarily by consuming foods

Which statement about healthy foods is true?

They are often similar in price compared to some processed foods

Which organism is most commonly associated with foodborne viral infections?

Norovirus

Which of the following is not permitted in organic food production?

Synthetic pesticides

Which U.S. agency monitors safety and labeling of most foods?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Which of the following best describes the "nutrition transition" observed in developing countries?

An increase in the intake of meat, dairy, sugar, fats, and processed foods, accompanied by a decrease in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as "mad cow disease," can lead to a fatal brain disease in humans called:

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD)

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes prions from other infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses?

They are misfolded infectious proteins that can induce abnormal folding of normal proteins.

Which of the following best describes food insecurity as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

Limited or uncertain access to adequate food for an active, healthy life

At which temperature range do bacteria grow most rapidly, creating the greatest risk for foodborne illness?

41°F to 135°F

Which is NOT a defined function or fact in regard to the digestive system?

Only the nervous system works to regulate digestive processes.