Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

Appetite is the psychological desire to eat.

Diet is the sole culprit in causing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Okinawans are a group of Eskimos that eat a high-fat diet but still maintain good health.

As a consequence of an abundant food supply, Americans experience some of the lowest rates of degenerative diseases in the world.

What are organic, or carbon-containing, essential nutrients that are vital to life but needed only in relatively minute amounts?

If you weigh 150 pounds and are at a desirable weight, how much of that weight is water?

Sasha wants to consume 30 percent of her total calories from fat and she eats 2000 calories per day. What is the maximum number of fat grams she should eat?

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. today?

A nutrition claim that appears in a newspaper is usually a confirmed, and therefore reliable, finding.

Discuss how environmental, behavioral, social, and genetic factors work together to determine a person's likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

List four perceived barriers for healthful eating.

Because the U.S. media is closely regulated, nutritional information disseminated by the media is highly reliable.

Where do most Americans obtain nutrition information?

According to the current assessment of research studies, what disease risk is reduced by a diet rich in fiber from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains?

Cutting back on intake of meat and poultry is a viable option for reducing fat in the diet and trimming food budgets.

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

List six possible strategies for keeping the saturated fat and calories in check when considering options for meals on-the-go.

Even when people are served more food, they tend to eat the same amount.

You are looking for a legitimate, qualified dietitian to advise you on a healthy eating plan for your family.  Which characteristic might alert you to do further research?

Imagine that you are reading a magazine article about a new product that claims to benefit health. Which characteristic suggests that these claims might be valid?