Nutrition: Chapters 1-6
A daily value (DV) close to _____ is considered high on a product - correct answer-More
than 20%
A daily value (DV) close to _____ is considered low on a product - correct answer-Less than
5%
AI - correct answer-Adequate Intake
AMDR - correct answer-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
Appetite - correct answer-Physiological desire to consume specific food
Complete protein - correct answer-Sufficient amounts of all 9 essential amino acids
EAR - correct answer-Estimated Average Requirement
EER - correct answer-Estimated Energy Requirements
Empty calories - correct answer-Calories that have no nutritional value
Gluconeogenesis - correct answer-The production of glucose from amino acids
Glycemic index - correct answer-A foods potential to raise blood glucose
How do you assess the reliability of a media report regarding nutrition? - correct
answer-Who/what group conducted the study, who paid for it, was the study funded by a
company or corporation that stands to profit from the results, did researchers receive any
perks from the sponsor, do the researchers have ties to the company or product, credentials
of website, website date, sources of information.
How do you determine the percentage of calories from fat for a product? - correct
answer-Divide calories from fat by total calories and then multiply by 100
How do you know you're eating prompted by hunger vs. appetite? - correct answer-When
you're hungry you will eat anything, when you have an appetite for something you want to
eat a specific thing because it looks, smells, or sounds good.
How does ketosis develop? - correct answer-Fat breakdown for energy during fasting forms
ketones
How does the gallbladder aid in fat digestion? - correct answer-Bile produced by the liver is
stored in the gallbladder
How many calories are in a gram of carbohydrate? - correct answer-4 kcal per gram
, How many calories are in a gram of fat? - correct answer-9 kcal per gram
How many calories are in a gram of protein? - correct answer-4 kcal per gram
How many essential amino acids are there? - correct answer-9
How many nonessential amino acids are there? - correct answer-11
How much more protein do vegetarians need? - correct answer-1.3%-1.8%
How much protein does a sedentary person need a day? - correct answer-.8 grams per kg of
body weight
How much sodium would a product need to have to be considered low sodium? - correct
answer-140mg or less
Hunger - correct answer-Physiological drive for food
Hydrogenation process - correct answer-Hydrogen atoms are added to unsaturated fatty
acids; Makes oils more solid and more saturated, reduces oxidation to resist rancidity, and
increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
Incomplete protein - correct answer-Insufficient amounts of all 9 essential amino acids
Insoluble fiber - correct answer-Fiber that does not dissolve in water, are non-viscous, and
cannot be fermented
Invisible fats - correct answer-Fats hidden within foods
Is there a standard serving size for each food group? - correct answer-No
Ketoacidosis - correct answer-When excess ketones increase blood acidity
Macronutrient - correct answer-Required in relatively large amounts
Malnutrition - correct answer-Nutritional status is out of balance: too much or too little of a
particulate nutrient or energy over a significant period of time.
Micronutrient - correct answer-Required in relatively small amounts
Monosaccharide - correct answer-Simple carb that contains 1 molecule
Monounsaturated fat - correct answer-Lack a hydrogen atom between carbons; one double
bond
Mutual supplementation - correct answer-Combine 2 or more incomplete protein sources to
make a complete protein
A daily value (DV) close to _____ is considered high on a product - correct answer-More
than 20%
A daily value (DV) close to _____ is considered low on a product - correct answer-Less than
5%
AI - correct answer-Adequate Intake
AMDR - correct answer-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
Appetite - correct answer-Physiological desire to consume specific food
Complete protein - correct answer-Sufficient amounts of all 9 essential amino acids
EAR - correct answer-Estimated Average Requirement
EER - correct answer-Estimated Energy Requirements
Empty calories - correct answer-Calories that have no nutritional value
Gluconeogenesis - correct answer-The production of glucose from amino acids
Glycemic index - correct answer-A foods potential to raise blood glucose
How do you assess the reliability of a media report regarding nutrition? - correct
answer-Who/what group conducted the study, who paid for it, was the study funded by a
company or corporation that stands to profit from the results, did researchers receive any
perks from the sponsor, do the researchers have ties to the company or product, credentials
of website, website date, sources of information.
How do you determine the percentage of calories from fat for a product? - correct
answer-Divide calories from fat by total calories and then multiply by 100
How do you know you're eating prompted by hunger vs. appetite? - correct answer-When
you're hungry you will eat anything, when you have an appetite for something you want to
eat a specific thing because it looks, smells, or sounds good.
How does ketosis develop? - correct answer-Fat breakdown for energy during fasting forms
ketones
How does the gallbladder aid in fat digestion? - correct answer-Bile produced by the liver is
stored in the gallbladder
How many calories are in a gram of carbohydrate? - correct answer-4 kcal per gram
, How many calories are in a gram of fat? - correct answer-9 kcal per gram
How many calories are in a gram of protein? - correct answer-4 kcal per gram
How many essential amino acids are there? - correct answer-9
How many nonessential amino acids are there? - correct answer-11
How much more protein do vegetarians need? - correct answer-1.3%-1.8%
How much protein does a sedentary person need a day? - correct answer-.8 grams per kg of
body weight
How much sodium would a product need to have to be considered low sodium? - correct
answer-140mg or less
Hunger - correct answer-Physiological drive for food
Hydrogenation process - correct answer-Hydrogen atoms are added to unsaturated fatty
acids; Makes oils more solid and more saturated, reduces oxidation to resist rancidity, and
increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
Incomplete protein - correct answer-Insufficient amounts of all 9 essential amino acids
Insoluble fiber - correct answer-Fiber that does not dissolve in water, are non-viscous, and
cannot be fermented
Invisible fats - correct answer-Fats hidden within foods
Is there a standard serving size for each food group? - correct answer-No
Ketoacidosis - correct answer-When excess ketones increase blood acidity
Macronutrient - correct answer-Required in relatively large amounts
Malnutrition - correct answer-Nutritional status is out of balance: too much or too little of a
particulate nutrient or energy over a significant period of time.
Micronutrient - correct answer-Required in relatively small amounts
Monosaccharide - correct answer-Simple carb that contains 1 molecule
Monounsaturated fat - correct answer-Lack a hydrogen atom between carbons; one double
bond
Mutual supplementation - correct answer-Combine 2 or more incomplete protein sources to
make a complete protein
