Which of the following is not one of the six classes of nutrients? - correct answer The six
nutrients are
* Water
* Protein
* Carbohydrate
*Fat
*Vitamins
*Minerals
Which of the following is characteristic of an essential nutrient? - correct answer An essential
nutrient is a nutrient required for normal body functioning that can not be synthesized by the
body. Categories of essential nutrient include vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty acids
and essential amino acids.
Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy? - correct answer Fat
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients is generally - correct answer average
daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%-98%)
healthy people.
Nutrient dense refers to foods that - correct answer Food that is high in nutrients but relatively
low in calories. Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean
protein, and healthy fats.
All of the following are results of making poor food choices except - correct answer when made
over just a single day, they exert great harm to your health
child who developed a strong dislike of noodle soup after consuming some when she was sick
with flu
is an example of a food-related - correct answer Negative Association
A person who eats a bowl of Fruit Loops cereal for breakfast every day would be displaying a
food
choice most likely based on - correct answer Positive Association
All of the following are classified as macronutrients except - correct answer Macronutrients are
carbs, protein, and fat
, Availability, convenience and the amount of money a person has to spend on foods is a major if
not the
main reason many people eat what they do. - correct answer
Based on the fact that FAT has the most calories per gram and that most fat goes directly the
body fat reserves, FAT would be the most FATtening nutrient - correct answer True
The Daily Values that appear on the nutrition information panels of food labels are derived
from the - correct answer
Adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety is the general
principle of diet planning - correct answer
An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains - correct answer energy and little or no protein,
vitamins or minerals.
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Legumes Beans and peas are used as meat alternatives because they contribute the same key
nutrients, including iron and protein. - correct answer
A characteristic of enriched grain products is they have vitamins and minerals added by the
food manufacturer. - correct answer
The "5 to 9 a Day" food campaign promotes increased consumption of - correct answer fruits
and vegetables
. The most highly fortified foods on the market are breakfast cereals. - correct answer
Serving sizes on food labels are not always the same as those of the USDA Food Guide nor are
they
always the size that most people normally eat. - correct answer
According to U.S. food labeling regulations, clear and convincing evidence has been found for
all of the
following health claims regarding nutrition and disease except - correct answer sugar and
diabetes
What is mastication? (Please note spelling) - correct answer is the mechanical grinding of food
into smaller pieces by teeth;
Because of the secretion of the enzyme amylase, digestion process for dietary Carbohydrates
begins in - correct answer the mouth
The sense of smell is 1,000s times more sensitive compared with the sense of taste. - correct
answer