Human Nutrition Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)
- ½ of the plate is for fruits and veggies (more veggies)
- ½ of the plate is for grains and protein (more grains)
- A glass of milk is placed off to the side - correct answer-How are the food groups on the
MyPlate icon proportioned?
- follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
- focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
- limit calories from added sugars & saturated fats
- reduce sodium intake shift to healthier food & beverage choices
- support healthy eating patterns for all - correct answer-What are the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans?
- mouth (tongue and salivary glands)
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum)
- large intestine
- rectum
- anus - correct answer-Sequence of organs of the gi tract from beginning to end
- serving size/number of servings per container
- calorie information and quantity of nutrients per serving
- quantities of nutrients as % daily values
- daily values reminder for selected nutrients
- calories per gram reminder
- ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight - correct answer-What
information is provided on a food label?
- to help attain and maintain a healthy weight
- reduce risk/improve management of chronic diseases
- promote overall health - correct answer-What is the overall purpose (aim) of the Dietary
Guidelines?
(in both solid and liquid forms) products derived from plants and/or animals that can be taken
into the body/consumed and yield energy & nutrients - correct answer-Food
6 circular muscles surrounding sections of the GI tract that differentiate one section from
another - correct answer-What are sphincters?
98% of population (2 SD) is too high for many people, but too low for 2% - correct answer-%
of population RDA applies to & why:
a process of transformation where solid and liquid foods are broken down into individual
nutrient molecules that the body can use - correct answer-What is digestion?
, A representation of the daily recommended portions of each food group - correct
answer-What is the MyPlate Icon?
a substance found in certain plants which is believed to be beneficial to human health and
help prevent various diseases - correct answer-Phytonutrient
Adequacy
Balance
Control of Calories
Moderation
Variety - correct answer-What are the principles of diet planning?
alcohol - correct answer-Non-nutrients
alcohol provides energy, but has no nutritional value - correct answer-What non-nutrient
beverage also provides energy?
alcohol: 7kcal/gram - correct answer-calories per gram of non-nutrients
Americans ages 2 years and older - correct answer-Who are the Dietary guidelines for?
amount of energy provided relative to the weight of the food - correct answer-Energy density:
any of various biologically active compounds found in plants - correct answer-Phytochemical
Calories - correct answer-How is food energy is measured?
Can reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases related to diet--such as, heart
disease and type 2 diabetes - correct answer-Benefits of AMDR:
carbs, fats, proteins - correct answer-Macronutrients
Characteristics that increase a person's chances of developing a disease - correct
answer-Risk factor:
Chemicals necessary for proper body functioning used by the body to provide energy,
structural materials and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of
tissues. May be organic or inorganic. 6 classes. - correct answer-Nutrient
cofactors (minerals) and coenzymes (vitamins)
(need small amounts) - correct answer-Micronutrient
consisting of carbon-based compounds - correct answer-Organic
consisting of non-carbon-based compounds such as metals or gases - correct
answer-Inorganic
- ½ of the plate is for fruits and veggies (more veggies)
- ½ of the plate is for grains and protein (more grains)
- A glass of milk is placed off to the side - correct answer-How are the food groups on the
MyPlate icon proportioned?
- follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
- focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
- limit calories from added sugars & saturated fats
- reduce sodium intake shift to healthier food & beverage choices
- support healthy eating patterns for all - correct answer-What are the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans?
- mouth (tongue and salivary glands)
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum)
- large intestine
- rectum
- anus - correct answer-Sequence of organs of the gi tract from beginning to end
- serving size/number of servings per container
- calorie information and quantity of nutrients per serving
- quantities of nutrients as % daily values
- daily values reminder for selected nutrients
- calories per gram reminder
- ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight - correct answer-What
information is provided on a food label?
- to help attain and maintain a healthy weight
- reduce risk/improve management of chronic diseases
- promote overall health - correct answer-What is the overall purpose (aim) of the Dietary
Guidelines?
(in both solid and liquid forms) products derived from plants and/or animals that can be taken
into the body/consumed and yield energy & nutrients - correct answer-Food
6 circular muscles surrounding sections of the GI tract that differentiate one section from
another - correct answer-What are sphincters?
98% of population (2 SD) is too high for many people, but too low for 2% - correct answer-%
of population RDA applies to & why:
a process of transformation where solid and liquid foods are broken down into individual
nutrient molecules that the body can use - correct answer-What is digestion?
, A representation of the daily recommended portions of each food group - correct
answer-What is the MyPlate Icon?
a substance found in certain plants which is believed to be beneficial to human health and
help prevent various diseases - correct answer-Phytonutrient
Adequacy
Balance
Control of Calories
Moderation
Variety - correct answer-What are the principles of diet planning?
alcohol - correct answer-Non-nutrients
alcohol provides energy, but has no nutritional value - correct answer-What non-nutrient
beverage also provides energy?
alcohol: 7kcal/gram - correct answer-calories per gram of non-nutrients
Americans ages 2 years and older - correct answer-Who are the Dietary guidelines for?
amount of energy provided relative to the weight of the food - correct answer-Energy density:
any of various biologically active compounds found in plants - correct answer-Phytochemical
Calories - correct answer-How is food energy is measured?
Can reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases related to diet--such as, heart
disease and type 2 diabetes - correct answer-Benefits of AMDR:
carbs, fats, proteins - correct answer-Macronutrients
Characteristics that increase a person's chances of developing a disease - correct
answer-Risk factor:
Chemicals necessary for proper body functioning used by the body to provide energy,
structural materials and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of
tissues. May be organic or inorganic. 6 classes. - correct answer-Nutrient
cofactors (minerals) and coenzymes (vitamins)
(need small amounts) - correct answer-Micronutrient
consisting of carbon-based compounds - correct answer-Organic
consisting of non-carbon-based compounds such as metals or gases - correct
answer-Inorganic
