CDM Exam Review questions and answers(latest update)

A key nutritional concern in the US is: nutrient excess obesity and overweight results from: an imbalance between calorie consumption and physical activity which agency tracks What We Eat in America (WWEIA) with the NHANES survey? USDA a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is: the amount of a nutrient that is adequate to meet the known needs of most healthy persons An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is used to : set a benchmark for baseline nutrient requirements What is a good way to reduce saturated fats in diet? replace butter in a baked product with part oil and part applesauce What would be considered a SoFAS (Solid Fats and Added Sugars) cranberry drink No more than _% of calories should come from saturated fats. 10% obesity is defined by having a BMI greater than: 30 What is the recommendation for child physical activity 1 hour most days of the week What is an example that constitutes a serving and meets MyPlate guidelines? 1/2 cup of brown rice what is the recommended calorie level for a sedentary female age 51? 1600 why should milk be stored away from light? to avoid destroying B vitamins how many cups of water should you consume a day? 8-10 protein cal/g 4 cal/g carbohydrate cal/g 4 cal/g fat cal/g 9 cal/g alcohol cal/g 7 cal/g What percent of body weight is water? 50-70% what is the recommended protein consumption for healthy adults 0.8 g/kg body weight An essential amino acid: cannot be made by the body carbs are needed by the body to : provide energy how many grams are in an ounce 28 grams carbs are converted into what in the body? glucose what vitamin functions like a hormone and has very few food sources? vitamin D Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K what mineral plays a strong role in wound healing? zinc what 2 minerals are important for building bones and teeth? calcium and phosphorus to meet daily fiber requirements what foods should you increase in your diet? legumes and whole grains energy yielding nutrients carbs, fats, proteins beta-carotene an orange pigment with antioxidant activity; a vitamin A precursor made by plants and stored in human fat tissue what only comes from an animal source? cholesterol white flour is enriched with what mineral? iron lipids are essential for the body to: absorb vitamin A & D what does the body store excess glucose as in the muscle and liver? glycogen A group of cells working together to perform a specific function is called a : tissue breakdown of starch begins in the : mouth breakdown of protein begins in the : stomach an organ that adds digestive juices to break down proteins and fats in the : pancreas a person can increase their absorption of iron by consuming what foods? foods high in vitamin C when clients take multiple medications, it may affect what part of digestion? bioavailability of nutrients Lipase pancreatic enzyme that digest fats Protease pancreatic enzyme that digests protein water is absorbed in the body from the : large intestine where does digestion take place? small intestine what happens when a person inhales food into the lungs aspiration what ingredient should be avoided for a person with an allergy to eggs? albumin what herbal supplement should be avoided if taking medication for diabetes? Ginseng basic idea behind homeopathic medicine: may be derived from plants, metals, or minerals