Deck 1: What You Eat and Why

Question 1

Nutrients are sted into three groups: (1) those that provide energy; (2) those that promote growth, development, and maintenance; and (3) those that _______________.

Answer 1

regulate body processes OR regulate metabolism OR regulate processes

Question 2

Nutrition is the science that links _______ to health and disease.

Answer 2

foods OR food

Question 3

Carbohydrates, fats, and _______________ are nutrients that provide energy.

Answer 3

proteins OR protein

Question 4

Which nutrient makes up 60 percent of the human body?_______________

Question 5

_______________ are substances found in plants that, if consumed regularly, may contribute to a reduced risk of cancer cardiovascular disease.

Question 6

Consuming five me alcoholic drinks in a row f men, four alcoholic drinks me f women, is considered _______________.

Question 7

Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are

A) milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread.
B) pizza, soft drinks, cheesburgers, and French fries.
C) tacos, bagels, bottled water, and ice cream.
D) fried chicken, ribs, beer, and donuts.

Question 8

F student athletes, water is an adequate fluid replacement f events lasting less than _______________ minutes.

Question 9

A weight reduction regimen calls f a daily intake of 1,400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______% of the total energy is contributed by fat.
30 g fat x 9 kcal/g = 270 kcal from fat
270 kcal from fat / 1400 total kcal = 0.19

Question 10

On average, Americans consume approximately ______% of total kcal as fat.

Question 11

Which of the following nutrition-related diseases is not one of the three leading causes of death in the United States?

A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Cancer
C) Diabetes

Question 12

Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately _______________ quart(s).
1 quart is approximately equal to 1 liter (0.946 L).

Question 13

When in Europe you are told that you are eating a steak weighing 140 grams. This would be _______________ ounces.
140 g / 28 g/oz = 5 oz

Question 14

Loss of menstrual periods, thinning of bones, gastrointestinal problems, kidney problems, heart abnmalities, and eventually death are serious adverse effects of _______________.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a class of nutrient?

A) Alcohol
B) Carbohydrates
C) Lipids
D) Minerals

Question 16

One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of milk supplies _______________ kcal.
15 g carbohydrate x 4 kcal/g = 60 kcal from carbohydrate
8 g fat x 9 kcal/g = 72 kcal from fat
8 g protein x 4 kcal/g = 32 kcal from protein
60 + 72 + 32 = 164 kcal

Question 17

The nutrient values on the _____________________________ can be used to calculate calie content of a food.

Question 18

The six classes of nutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and _______________.

Question 19

The _____________________________ is one imptant region in the brain that influences whether we eat not.

Question 20

Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is _______________ pounds.
70 kg x 2.2 lb/kg = 154 lb

Question 21

Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

A) Supply 4 kcalories per gram
B) Add structural strength to bones and muscles
C) Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
D) Add sweetness to food

Question 22

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

A) Phytochemicals
B) Beta blockers
C) Deoxidizers
D) Free radicals

Question 23

Gram f gram, which provides the most energy?

A) Carbohydrates
B) Proteins
C) Alcohol
D) Fats

Question 24

A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper) sandwich contains 628 kilocalies and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

A) 23%
B) 52%
C) 19%
D) 41%

Question 25

Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as

A) carbohydrates.
B) protein.
C) lipids.
D) minerals.

Question 26

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

A) Provide energy
B) Become structural components of the body
C) Enable chemical processes in the body
D) Made in sufficient quantities by the body

Question 27

Which of the following is not true about water?

A) Provides energy
B) Provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
C) By-product of cell chemical reactions
D) Dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per day

Question 28

The essential nutrients

A) must be consumed at every meal.
B) are required for infants but not adults.
C) can be made in the body when they are needed.
D) cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.

Question 29

A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalies. Fty-eight percent of the energy is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalies of fat does the meal contain?

A) 137
B) 313
C) 287
D) 437

Question 30

A serving of bleu cheese dressing containing 23 grams of fat would yield _____ kilocalies from fat.

A) 161
B) 92
C) 207
D) 255

Question 31

Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?

A) Contain more kcalories than protein
B) Supply 4 kcalories per gram
C) Add sweetness to food
D) Provide a major source of fuel for the body

Question 32

A kilocalie is a measure of

A) heat energy.
B) fat in food.
C) nutrients in food.
D) sugar and fat in food.

Question 33

Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are imptant f growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following does not promote growth and development?

A) Lipids
B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins
D) Minerals

Question 34

Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?

A) Lipids supply 7 kcalories per gram.
B) Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram.
C) Alcohol supplies 9 kcalories per gram.
D) Lipids and alcohol supply 9 kcalories per gram.

Question 35

A warning sign symptom of alcohol poisoning is

A) semiconsciousness or unconsciousness.
B) rapid breathing.
C) skin that is hot to the touch.
D) insomnia.

Question 36

Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?

A) Major component of body structure
B) Supplies 4 kcalories per gram
C) Most significant energy source for humans
D) Forms enzymes

Question 37

The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calies come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

A) 20% to 35%
B) 45% to 65%
C) 50% to 70%
D) 55% to 75%

Question 38

Minerals can

A) provide energy.
B) be destroyed during cooking.
C) be degraded by the body.
D) become part of the body structural systems.

Question 39

Which of the following yield greater than 4 kcalies per gram?

A) Plant fats
B) Plant carbohydrates
C) Plant proteins
D) Animal proteins

Question 40

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy f human use?

A) Lipids and oils
B) Fiber
C) Vitamins
D) Minerals

Question 41

The cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

Question 42

The "Freshman 15" is the

A) typical waist circumference of college students after freshman year.
B) typical body fat percentage of college students after freshman year.
C) amount of weight (in pounds) typically gained during freshman year of college.
D) typical BMI of college students after freshman year.

Question 43

Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate?

A) Starches
B) Table sugar
C) Disaccharides
D) Monosaccharides

Question 44

Which of the following is not a nutrition and weight status objective from Healthy People 2020?

A) Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese.
B) Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets.
C) Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets.
D) Increase the consumption of protein.

Question 45

In 2001 nearly 12% of children and adolescents were overweight, whereas in 2010 nearly ________ of children and teens fell into these categies.

A) 15%
B) 20%
C) one-third
D) one-half

Question 46

Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Water
D) Vitamins

Question 47

A recent study found that a low-risk lifestyle protected women from sudden cardiac death. The low-risk lifestyle was considered as

A) no alcohol consumption, not overweight, exercising 60 minutes/day or longer, and following a vegan diet.
B) not smoking, not overweight, exercising 30 minutes/day or longer, and following the Mediterranean Diet.
C) drinking one glass of red wine/day, exercising 20 minutes/day or longer, and following a low-carbohydrate diet.
D) not overweight, exercising 45 minutes/day or longer, and following the Ornish Diet.

Question 48

Recent studies clearly indicate an association between TV advertising of foods and drinks and ______________________, especially in the United States.

A) dollars spent for food in restaurants
B) purchase of more nutritious products from grocery stores
C) the prevalence of childhood obesity
D) the number of meals eaten at home

Question 49

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

A) Carbohydrates, lipids, protein
B) Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
C) Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
D) Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, water

Question 50

Current facts that can influence American food habits negatively are

A) more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef.
B) social changes are leading to a general time shortage for many of us.
C) the variety of new, low fat products in the supermarket.
D) more published information on the nutritional content of fast foods.

Question 51

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach small intestine?

A) Dextrose
B) Disaccharides
C) Dietary fiber
D) Simple sugars

Question 52

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

A) eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services.
B) disclose dietary practices that best support health.
C) prevent chronic disease.
D) eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices.

Question 53

Which of the following is not one of the six categies of Healthy People 2020: Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives?

A) Healthier Food Access
B) Food Insecurity
C) Iron Deficiency
D) Calcium Deficiency

Question 54

In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that ________ of consumers in the United States read the food label when buying a product f the first time.

A) only 25%
B) about one-third (33%)
C) more than half (54%)
D) most (90%)

Question 55

To reduce their risk f many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

A) whole grains.
B) water.
C) solid fats.
D) phytochemicals.

Question 56

Which of the following is true about the Nth American diet?

A) Most of our protein comes from plant sources.
B) Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.
C) Most of our fats come from plant sources.
D) Most of our carbohydrates come from fibers.

Question 57

Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?

A) Appetite
B) Hunger
C) Satiety
D) Obsession

Question 58

Which of the following contain no calies?

A) Alcohol
B) Proteins
C) Carbohydrates
D) Vitamins