BIO-319 QUIZ 1 (CH. 1,2,20) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do we define 'diet'? - ANSWER-Foods and drinks a person eats and drinks
How might personal preference affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Has to do with our
taste- sweet/salty and genetics
How might habit affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Habitual decisions of individuals
regarding what food they eat. These choices play a significant role in human health.
How might ethnic heritage or tradition affect our food choices: - ANSWER-This is the
strongest influence of food choices. People prefer food they grew up eating. Ethnic food
provides opportunity to celebrate a person's heritage. Developing cultural competence
honors individuals preferences and is important for the professionals who help others
plan healthy diet.
How might social interactions affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Depending on who
people are around they might eat more or less, healthier or junk food. Going out to eat,
meals at social events, sharing meals with others shows hospitality, and social customs.
Which nutrients might be affected by the cooking method? - ANSWER-Vitamins and
minerals (i think) can be.
What is the simplest nutrient? - ANSWER-Minerals
Proteins contain what element? - ANSWER-Nitrogen
Which nutrients are basically indestructible? - ANSWER-Minerals
What do the "calories" on food labels actually equal in terms of energy (energy from
heat)? - ANSWER-The calories you see on a food package is actually a kilocalorie or
1000 calories. A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg
of water 1 degrees celsius. 1 Kcal = 4.184 kj
How might availability, convenience, and economy affect our food choices: - ANSWER--
Benefits of home-cooked meals.
-Consumers who value convenience eat out and do not cook at home, limits food
choices.
-Rising food cost: people are buying less highly priced food, buy less expensive brands,
and cook at home
-80% of the consumers are eating at home 3X a week.
, How might positive and negative associations affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Food
for happy occasions, like a birthday have cakes, ice cream, and those are happy/with
positive association. When a person is sick they tend to not have an appetite making it a
negative association.
How might emotions affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Boredom, depression, anxiety,
and stress are big factors with food. Emotions can affect your food choices and diet.
Some people can't eat when they are sad, others eat in response to emotional stimuli. A
depressed person may choose to eat rather than call a friend. Foods influence brain
chemistry and the mind responds with:
Calm food: carbs, alcohol, substances
Stimulates: protein and caffeine.
How might values affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Food choices may reflect
religious beliefs, political views, environmental concerns. Christians/Catholics do not eat
meat on friday during lent.
How does body image affect food choices: - ANSWER-People eat food that will improve
their physical health and avoid food that are detrimental.
What is fortification? - ANSWER-The addition of vitamins and minerals to foods by food
manufacturers is fortification.
How does nutrition and health benefits affect food choices: - ANSWER-By functional
and fortified foods. Making food that will improve people's health.
Which are the 6 classes of nutrients? - ANSWER-1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Which nutrients are organic? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins
Which nutrients are inorganic? - ANSWER-water and minerals
Which nutrients are micronutrients? - ANSWER-vitamins, minerals, water
Which nutrients are macronutrients? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Which nutrients provide energy? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Macronutrients: source of kcalories - ANSWER-- Carbohydrate = 4 kcal/g
- Protein = 4 kcal/g
- Fat = 9 kcal/g
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do we define 'diet'? - ANSWER-Foods and drinks a person eats and drinks
How might personal preference affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Has to do with our
taste- sweet/salty and genetics
How might habit affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Habitual decisions of individuals
regarding what food they eat. These choices play a significant role in human health.
How might ethnic heritage or tradition affect our food choices: - ANSWER-This is the
strongest influence of food choices. People prefer food they grew up eating. Ethnic food
provides opportunity to celebrate a person's heritage. Developing cultural competence
honors individuals preferences and is important for the professionals who help others
plan healthy diet.
How might social interactions affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Depending on who
people are around they might eat more or less, healthier or junk food. Going out to eat,
meals at social events, sharing meals with others shows hospitality, and social customs.
Which nutrients might be affected by the cooking method? - ANSWER-Vitamins and
minerals (i think) can be.
What is the simplest nutrient? - ANSWER-Minerals
Proteins contain what element? - ANSWER-Nitrogen
Which nutrients are basically indestructible? - ANSWER-Minerals
What do the "calories" on food labels actually equal in terms of energy (energy from
heat)? - ANSWER-The calories you see on a food package is actually a kilocalorie or
1000 calories. A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg
of water 1 degrees celsius. 1 Kcal = 4.184 kj
How might availability, convenience, and economy affect our food choices: - ANSWER--
Benefits of home-cooked meals.
-Consumers who value convenience eat out and do not cook at home, limits food
choices.
-Rising food cost: people are buying less highly priced food, buy less expensive brands,
and cook at home
-80% of the consumers are eating at home 3X a week.
, How might positive and negative associations affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Food
for happy occasions, like a birthday have cakes, ice cream, and those are happy/with
positive association. When a person is sick they tend to not have an appetite making it a
negative association.
How might emotions affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Boredom, depression, anxiety,
and stress are big factors with food. Emotions can affect your food choices and diet.
Some people can't eat when they are sad, others eat in response to emotional stimuli. A
depressed person may choose to eat rather than call a friend. Foods influence brain
chemistry and the mind responds with:
Calm food: carbs, alcohol, substances
Stimulates: protein and caffeine.
How might values affect our food choices: - ANSWER-Food choices may reflect
religious beliefs, political views, environmental concerns. Christians/Catholics do not eat
meat on friday during lent.
How does body image affect food choices: - ANSWER-People eat food that will improve
their physical health and avoid food that are detrimental.
What is fortification? - ANSWER-The addition of vitamins and minerals to foods by food
manufacturers is fortification.
How does nutrition and health benefits affect food choices: - ANSWER-By functional
and fortified foods. Making food that will improve people's health.
Which are the 6 classes of nutrients? - ANSWER-1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Which nutrients are organic? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins
Which nutrients are inorganic? - ANSWER-water and minerals
Which nutrients are micronutrients? - ANSWER-vitamins, minerals, water
Which nutrients are macronutrients? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Which nutrients provide energy? - ANSWER-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Macronutrients: source of kcalories - ANSWER-- Carbohydrate = 4 kcal/g
- Protein = 4 kcal/g
- Fat = 9 kcal/g
