PSU NUTR 100 Final Quiz Questions With Complete Solutions.

Define vitamins correct answer: Essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Define minerals correct answer: Inorganic elements needed in small amounts categorized as major or trace According to the Dietary Guidelines, 2010, what are the nutrients of concern discussed in this lesson? correct answer: Sodium, Potassium, Vitamin D Daily sodium consumption should be less than _____ milligrams per day correct answer: 2300 How does sodium intake impact blood pressure? correct answer: -Direct relationship sodium intake and blood pressure**blood pressure is the measure of force your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries -As sodium intake increases, so can risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) Be familiar with the chronic disease, hypertension, and its prevalence in Americans as well as dietary risk factors for this disease correct answer: -Blood pressure 140/90 or higher -74.5 million Americans (34% adults) have hypertension -Major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease -Dietary factors that increase blood pressure include excessive sodium intake, overweight &obesity, and excess alcohol consumption -36% of Americans have prehypertension—blood pressure numbers higher than normal but not yet reaching the hypertension range What is the major source of sodium in the American diet? correct answer: 65% comes from food bought in retail stores Review the 10 Tips to cut back on salt and sodium in the diet. correct answer: Think fresh, Enjoy home-prepared foods, Fill up on fruits and veggies, Choose dair