NSD 225 HOMEWORK #1-4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Macronutrients - Correct Answers -Body requires 130 grams of the nutrients each day
Carbohydrates
Fats
Energy-yielding nutrients
Micronutrients - Correct Answers -Body needs 30 milligrams of the nutrients per day
Vitamins
Minerals
Non-energy yielding nutrients
Daniel has high blood pressure. His physician instructed him to obtain dietary
counseling from a specially trained nutrition, foods, and dietetics expert who can help
him control his blood pressure by improving his food selections. Based on this
information, Daniel should seek someone who has _______ for credentials. - Correct
Answers -RDN
When eating portions of various foods and beverages, practice __________, which
means don't eat too much of them. - Correct Answers –Moderation
A nutrient content claim describes _______. - Correct Answers -levels of nutrients in
packaged foods.
______ refers to metabolic processes that break down larger substances into smaller
ones. - Correct Answers -Catabolism
Abbey Farmer wants to raise dairy cattle, which would produce milk that can be certified
and labeled as organic. If several of her cows develop a bacterial infection, she could
treat the animals with antibiotics, and the USDA would still allow the milk from those
cows to be labeled as being organic. (true/false) - Correct Answers -False
The foods that you eat contain ________ that are necessary for proper body
functioning. - Correct Answers -Nutrients
Choosing a _______ of foods from each food group ensures that your diet provides all
the essential nutrients. - Correct Answers -Variety
, A _______ between physical activity and caloric intake will help to maintain a healthy
weight. - Correct Answers -Balance
Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grain foods will help provide beneficial
________to your diet. - Correct Answers -Phytochemicals
Match the phytochemical description or food source with its phytochemical category. -
Correct Answers -- Beta-carotene:
Body can convert some of these phytochemicals into Vitamin A
- Caffeine:
Stimulant in cocoa, coffee and tea
- Sulfur-containing Compounds:
Substances in Garlic, onions, and broccoli that may inhibit the growth of cancer
- Isoflavonoids
Substances in legumes that have anti-oxidant activity and may reduce risk of heart
disease
- Resveratrol
Antioxidants in red wine, dark chocolate, and cocoa that may inhibit cancer growth
Determine which foods and beverages have a high energy value and which foods and
beverages have a low energy value relative to the food's weight (1 ounce). - Correct
Answers -Foods that are energy dense:
Nuts/Doughnuts/Fried foods/Margarine/Salad
dressing/Cheese
Foods that are not energy dense:
Carrots, celery and broccoli/ Broth-based soup/ Air-popped popcorn/ Apples, Oranges,
and strawberries/ Teas
What are the top two leading causes of death in the United States that are associated
with poor diet? - Correct Answers -Heart disease and cancer
There are a number of "red flags" for identifying nutrition-related misinformation. Match
the claim to the appropriate red flag. - Correct Answers -Disclaimers: Super Cleanse
diet
Money back guarantees: Arginne xxx
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Macronutrients - Correct Answers -Body requires 130 grams of the nutrients each day
Carbohydrates
Fats
Energy-yielding nutrients
Micronutrients - Correct Answers -Body needs 30 milligrams of the nutrients per day
Vitamins
Minerals
Non-energy yielding nutrients
Daniel has high blood pressure. His physician instructed him to obtain dietary
counseling from a specially trained nutrition, foods, and dietetics expert who can help
him control his blood pressure by improving his food selections. Based on this
information, Daniel should seek someone who has _______ for credentials. - Correct
Answers -RDN
When eating portions of various foods and beverages, practice __________, which
means don't eat too much of them. - Correct Answers –Moderation
A nutrient content claim describes _______. - Correct Answers -levels of nutrients in
packaged foods.
______ refers to metabolic processes that break down larger substances into smaller
ones. - Correct Answers -Catabolism
Abbey Farmer wants to raise dairy cattle, which would produce milk that can be certified
and labeled as organic. If several of her cows develop a bacterial infection, she could
treat the animals with antibiotics, and the USDA would still allow the milk from those
cows to be labeled as being organic. (true/false) - Correct Answers -False
The foods that you eat contain ________ that are necessary for proper body
functioning. - Correct Answers -Nutrients
Choosing a _______ of foods from each food group ensures that your diet provides all
the essential nutrients. - Correct Answers -Variety
, A _______ between physical activity and caloric intake will help to maintain a healthy
weight. - Correct Answers -Balance
Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grain foods will help provide beneficial
________to your diet. - Correct Answers -Phytochemicals
Match the phytochemical description or food source with its phytochemical category. -
Correct Answers -- Beta-carotene:
Body can convert some of these phytochemicals into Vitamin A
- Caffeine:
Stimulant in cocoa, coffee and tea
- Sulfur-containing Compounds:
Substances in Garlic, onions, and broccoli that may inhibit the growth of cancer
- Isoflavonoids
Substances in legumes that have anti-oxidant activity and may reduce risk of heart
disease
- Resveratrol
Antioxidants in red wine, dark chocolate, and cocoa that may inhibit cancer growth
Determine which foods and beverages have a high energy value and which foods and
beverages have a low energy value relative to the food's weight (1 ounce). - Correct
Answers -Foods that are energy dense:
Nuts/Doughnuts/Fried foods/Margarine/Salad
dressing/Cheese
Foods that are not energy dense:
Carrots, celery and broccoli/ Broth-based soup/ Air-popped popcorn/ Apples, Oranges,
and strawberries/ Teas
What are the top two leading causes of death in the United States that are associated
with poor diet? - Correct Answers -Heart disease and cancer
There are a number of "red flags" for identifying nutrition-related misinformation. Match
the claim to the appropriate red flag. - Correct Answers -Disclaimers: Super Cleanse
diet
Money back guarantees: Arginne xxx
Testimonial: Hi? I'm Darla Heart
Promises of quick and easy: Juicing is easy and fun!
Too good to be true: Razz-berry
