Exam 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?

Which of the following lifestyle choices is the primary cause of most preventable cancer deaths in the United States?

Yamiche is a biochemist with a company that manufacturers substances that can be added to foods to improve their flavor. She's discovered a chemical that she called "Agent X" in beet juice. Agent X prevents human cell membranes from being damaged by highly unstable substances that are in the environment. Based on this information, Agent X is a(an) ____.

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 130 mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water?

Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?

Jerome has a disease that reduces his body's ability to absorb nutrients. As a result of this disease, Jerome has ____.

Metabolism is

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.

A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water, 20 g sugar and 5 g alcohol. How many kcal does this beverage supply?

A serving of food contains 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 8 g fat, 5 mg vitamin iron, and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ___kcal.

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't supply any energy for the human body?

A chemist would like to develop a functional food that includes a phytochemical, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Based on this information, which substance is the chemist most likely to use?

Which of the following menu items contains a lot of empty calories?

Which of the following conditions is a leading cause of death in the United States that's related to dietary practices?

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat, 18 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A serving of food contains 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 4 ounces of water, 10 g fat, 25 mg vitamin B-6, 1.2 mg zinc, and 1.8 mg iron. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.

A serving of food contains 24 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 3 ounces of water, 6 g fat, 25 mg vitamin B-12, and 1.8 mg iron. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.

Which of the following substances is a nutrient that doesn't provide any energy for the human body?

Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 4 ounces of water, 5 g fat, 25 mcg vitamin A, 2.5 mg niacin, and 0.8 mg iron. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ kcal.