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| Chemicals found in food that are critical to human growth and function |
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| The science that encompasses everything about food |
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| With what three chronic diseases is nutrition strongly associated |
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| Heart disease, stroke, and diabetes |
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| Protein has one more molecule in it which is |
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| Some diseases are the direct result of a nutritional deficiency or toxicity. The diseases __________ is caused by a deficiency of niacin |
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| Nutrition has been shown to play a minor role in which two diseases |
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| Some cancers and osteoporosis |
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| When we take pro biotics we are |
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Helping our gut health
- Breaksdown food
- Ferments Food
- Creates healthy bacteria (Some of which can lower cholesterol) |
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| Non digestable - Popcorn as an example |
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| Which vitamin if overconsumed you would be toxic |
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| In the US and Canada, what set of standards defines the recommnended intake values for various nutrients for healthy people |
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| Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) |
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| What is another name for a study of patterns of health and disease in a large population |
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| One of the earliest developments in the field of nutrition linking nutritional deficiency to illness was the discovery that eating citrus fruits prevents |
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| Funding of a research study by a company that stands to benefit from a positive assessment is an example of |
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| Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called |
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| Prevalent in the United States during the early 1900s, pellagra was first thought to be an infectious disease. Today we know that it is caused by a deficiency of |
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| What is the first step in the scientific method |
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| What is the group given a specific treatment or intervention during an experiment called |
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| The type of study that compares a group of people with a disease to another similar but healthy group is called a(n) |
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| The BRFSS is the government |
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| Survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chroinic diseases |
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| What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
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| According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), up to what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrates |
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65%
45%-65%
It says up to. The least amount is 45% |
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| What are some functions of water in the body |
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Helps to regulate nervous impulses and muscle contraction
Helps to transport nutrients and oxygen
Helps to excrete waste products |
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| Does water provide a source of energy to work and play |
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| What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals |
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| Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) |
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| Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K |
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Potentially toxic with excessive intake
Because they are fat soluble they accumulate |
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| Into what two groups are vitamins classified |
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| Fat-soluble and water-soluble |
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| What are fats composed of |
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Fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Fats are not soluble in water |
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| Lauren is concered about consuming too much vitamin C supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist her in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume |
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| Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) |
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| What is an example of carbohydrate-rich foods |
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| Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast |
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4 cals in 1 gram of carbohydrates as well as 4 in a gram of protein and 9 in a gram of fat so you add that all up and you get 582 kilocalories
4 cals per 1 gram of carb
4 cals per 1 gram of protein
9 cals per 1 gram of fat
Also alcohols is 7 cals |
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| What is an example of an inorganic nutrient |
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| What is an example of an inorganic nutrients |
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| How many classes of nutrients are there |
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| In response to protests, which company recently withdrew funds from several healthcare organizations |
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| What is nutrition "quackery" |
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| Is the promotion of an unproven remedy, usually by someone unlicensed and untrained, for financial gain |
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| The largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world is the |
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| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |
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| Which two organizations are considered reputable government sources of information about nutrition |
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| What is the abbreviations/term for someone who has completed a registration exam for dietetics |
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| RD or registered dietitian |
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| Observational studies inform us of |
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| What are the first 3 steps of the scientific method |
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| Observation Hypothesis Experimental design |
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| The first step in scientific method is |
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| The standardized method used by researchers when looking at evidence is called |
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| Defines a range of macronutrient intakes associated with reduced risk of chronic disease |
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| It is the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy individual |
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| Which of the following values is based on observations or experiments involving healthy people and is used when an RDA cannot be determined |
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Recommended Dietary Allowance
Average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life-stage and gender group |
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Estimated Average Requirement
Usually used to assess the nutrient intakes of groups of people and to plan nutritionally adequate diets for them |
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| What is one difference between the EAR and the RDA |
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| The EAR represents intake levels for just half the healthy individuals of a particular gender and age group |
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| Define recommended intake values of various nutrients for healthy people |
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| What is the one major difference between vitamins and minerals |
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| Minerals maintain their structure no matter what environment they are in |
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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
A range of intake for each energy source associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate intake of essential nutrients. |
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