Deck 13: Nutrients That Provide Energy Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

Question 1

Carbohydrates should satisfy the majority of an adult's and child's energy needs.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The body will use protein for energy if a child is not consuming adequate calories from fat and carbohydrates.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fats yield more than twice as many calories per gram than do proteins or carbohydrates.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

An infant's high-for-size energy needs are due to rapid growth.

Question 5

The fats found in beef, lamb, poultry, and butter contain high amounts of:

A) saturated fat and cholesterol
B) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
C) triglycerides and cholesterol
D) unsaturated fats and cholesterol

Question 6

Eating more fruit is an effective way to eliminate sugar from your diet.

Question 7

Sugars, starches, and some fibers are classified as:

A) vitamins
B) carbohydrates
C) proteins
D) fats

Question 8

Which of the following statements about fat is true?

A) children younger than 2 years need dietary fat for healthy growth
B) all fats are bad and should be eliminated from a person's diet
C) fats yield 4 calories per gram
D) all fats contain cholesterol

Question 9

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to the calories an individual burns during physical activity.

Question 10

The most concentrated source of energy is supplied by:

A) carbohydrates
B) water
C) proteins
D) fats

Question 11

Unsaturated fats are found primarily in animal-source foods.

Question 12

Calorie-wise, swimming for 20 minutes would justify eating a large candy bar or ice cream cone.

Question 13

Starch, lactose, and sucrose must all be digested before the body is able to use them as an energy source.

Question 14

When carbohydrates are completely digested, the end product consist of:

A) amino acids
B) fats
C) simple sugars
D) fiber

Question 15

In what form is the energy derived from carbohydrates stored in the body?

A) glycogen
B) lactose
C) sucrose
D) fatty acids

Question 16

The food combination that contains the most fat is:

A) butter, milk, and olive oil
B) bread, vegetables, and meat
C) meat, milk, and eggs
D) bread, vegetables, and cheese

Question 17

Which factor accounts for the most variation in meeting a child's total caloric needs?

A) gender
B) physical activity
C) basal metabolic rate
D) age

Question 18

Cellulose does not qualify as a nutrient but deserves to be given serious consideration in planning a healthy diet.

Question 19

If 50 percent of a child's 1,800 calories is derived from carbohydrates, the diet would contain ____ of carbohydrates.

A) 200 grams
B) 300 grams
C) 225 grams
D) 180 grams

Question 20

All of the following nutrient classes supply energy EXCEPT:

A) vitamins
B) carbohydrates
C) proteins
D) fats

Question 21

Foods that would contribute the most dietary cholesterol include:

A) breads, cereals, and vegetable oils
B) dried beans and starchy vegetables
C) poultry, cheese, and milk
D) fresh fruits and breads

Question 22

What benefits are associated with increasing a child's level of physical activity?

Question 23

Why is it important not to restrict fat in an infant's or toddler's diet?

Question 24

An overweight child should:

A) be placed on a calorie-restricted diet
B) participate in more physical activity
C) be punished for over-eating
D) not be a cause for concern as he or she will gradually outgrow this condition

Question 25

The thermic energy of food represents the amount of energy required to ____ food.

A) digest
B) absorb
C) metabolize
D) all answers are correct

Question 26

Proteins must be broken down into ____________________ ____________________ before they can be used for tissue growth and repair.

Question 27

Nutrients vary in their energy value; the per gram caloric value for carbohydrates and proteins is ____________________ and for fat is ____________________.

Question 28

Why should a child who has the genetic disease PKU not be given foods that contain aspartame, a commonly used artificial low-calorie sweetener?

Question 29

____________________ is the least sweet sugar, and ____________________ is the sweetest of all sugars.

Question 30

The form of carbohydrate that circulates in the blood stream (blood sugar) is called ____________________.

Question 31

Individuals are encouraged to limit their intake of animal-source foods because they tend to be high in ____________________ fats and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 32

What benefits does the lactose in breast milk and formula offer for the young infant?

Question 33

Cholesterol is found only in ____________________-source foods.

Question 34

Which of the following foods would contribute fats that are primarily unsaturated?

A) hot dogs, hamburgers, and cold cuts
B) cheese slices, fish sticks, and ice cream
C) pepperoni pizza, spaghetti, and meatballs
D) black bean burrito and peanut butter

Question 35

Plant-source oils that have been converted to a solid or semisolid form are called ____________________ fats.

Question 36

____________________ is a complex carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables that humans are not able to digest.

Question 37

The amount of energy in a food is called:

A) thermic energy
B) fat
C) calories
D) glycerol

Question 38

A child's basal metabolic needs are ____________________ than the energy required for voluntary physical activity.

Question 39

Basal metabolic energy needs are determined by ____________________ activities.

Question 40

Why should a child younger than 2 years not be given skim milk?

Question 41

Compare the energy needs of a 45-pound, 4-year-old child with the energy needs of his 120-pound mother. Explain why the child's energy need is greater than that of his mother's?