Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition Spotlight: How Do You Tell If Its Nutrition Fact or Nutrition Fiction

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What is the collective term for all the chemical and physical reactions occurring in living cells, including the reactions by which the body obtains and uses energy from foods?

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What is the purpose or goal of Healthy People 2020 and list five of the objectives.

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Question 22

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information?

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Question 23

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

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Question 24

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

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A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

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Question 26

A ______ food is one that is low in calories compared to the amount of nutrients it contains.

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Question 27

What food item would be a healthy basic selection at the grocery store?

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Question 28

A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

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Question 29

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

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Question 30

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a little effect on food choices.

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Question 31

Which objective is included in Healthy People 2020 ?

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Question 32

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

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Question 33

Nutrient deficiency diseases are one of the leading causes of death in America.

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Question 34

One gram of carbohydrate yields calories, 1 gram of fat yields calories, and 1 gram of protein yields calories.

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Question 35

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the United States today?

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Question 36

_______is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

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Question 37

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

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Question 38

Describe how an early childhood experience related to food has affected your food choices now that you are older.

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Question 39

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

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What is the collective term for all the chemical and physical reactions occurring in living cells, including the reactions by which the body obtains and uses energy from foods?

What is the purpose or goal of Healthy People 2020 and list five of the objectives.

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information?

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

A ______ food is one that is low in calories compared to the amount of nutrients it contains.

What food item would be a healthy basic selection at the grocery store?

A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a little effect on food choices.

Which objective is included in Healthy People 2020 ?

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

Nutrient deficiency diseases are one of the leading causes of death in America.

One gram of carbohydrate yields calories, 1 gram of fat yields calories, and 1 gram of protein yields calories.

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the United States today?

_______is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

Describe how an early childhood experience related to food has affected your food choices now that you are older.

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

Anatomy for Nutritions Sakespotlight: Gut Feelings--Common Digestive Problems

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Weight Managementspotlight: the Eating Disorders

Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sportspotlight: Nutrition Supplements and Sport Performance--Help or Hype

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

Food Safety and the Global Food Supplyspotlight: Global Food Insecurity

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Exam 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition Spotlight: How Do You Tell If Its Nutrition Fact or Nutrition Fiction

What is the collective term for all the chemical and physical reactions occurring in living cells, including the reactions by which the body obtains and uses energy from foods?

What is the purpose or goal of Healthy People 2020 and list five of the objectives.

Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information?

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

Which activity demonstrates making a food choice based on sustainability issues in relation to food consumption?

A double cheeseburger with bacon contains 44 grams of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrate, and 39 grams of fat. What percentage of calories in the sandwich comes from fat?

A ______ food is one that is low in calories compared to the amount of nutrients it contains.

What food item would be a healthy basic selection at the grocery store?

A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

The social and cultural groups to which a person belongs have a little effect on food choices.

Which objective is included in Healthy People 2020 ?

Limiting fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of total calories is recommended to reduce the risk of ____.

Nutrient deficiency diseases are one of the leading causes of death in America.

One gram of carbohydrate yields ____ calories, 1 gram of fat yields ____ calories, and 1 gram of protein yields ____calories.

What is the approximate prevalence of obesity among adults in the United States today?

_______is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Helen is ordering a pizza for her family. Which topping(s) would be the best choice as a good low-calorie selection?

Describe how an early childhood experience related to food has affected your food choices now that you are older.

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

The Pursuit of a Healthy Dietspotlight: a Tapestry of Cultures and Cuisines

Anatomy for Nutritions Sakespotlight: Gut Feelings--Common Digestive Problems

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiberspotlight: Sweet Talk--Alternatives to Sugar

The Lipids: Fats and Oilsspotlight: Diet and Heart Disease

The Proteins and Amino Acidsspotlight: Vegetarian Eating Patterns

The Vitamins: a Functional Approachspotlight: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

The Minerals and Water: a Functional Approachspotlight: Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Healthspotlight: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Weight Managementspotlight: the Eating Disorders

Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sportspotlight: Nutrition Supplements and Sport Performance--Help or Hype

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

Food Safety and the Global Food Supplyspotlight: Global Food Insecurity

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One gram of carbohydrate yields calories, 1 gram of fat yields calories, and 1 gram of protein yields calories.