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| A nutrient that cannot be made by the body and must be provided through food is considered: |
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| A man is concerned about developing heart disease. He currently has no symptoms but asks what he can do to prevent the disease. The strategies you discuss with him are considered: |
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| The following are energy yielding nutrients: |
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| carbohydrates, protein, fat |
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| Which of the following is an essential nutrient: palmitic acid, glucose, alcohol, glutamine |
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| A muffin that contains 62 grams carbohydrate, 13 grams fat and 2 grams of protein would contain how many calories? |
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| Waist circumference, body fat percentage and height are components of which part of a nutrition evaluation: |
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| antrhopometric measurements |
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| The six classes of nutrients include all of the following except: water, minerals, protein, fiber, vitamins, carbohydrates |
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| The focus of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) is: |
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| to combine class concerns of deficiency disease with interest to reduce risk of diet-related diseases |
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| An Adequate Intake (AI) is determined when there is not sufficient data to set an RDA: true or false? |
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| The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is set to meet the basic requirements of what percentage of the population: |
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| According to the 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, nutrition labeling is mandatory for which of the following: fresh meat, produce, cereal, poultry |
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| Label descriptors such as free, low, good sources of are defined and regulated by: |
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| the food and drug administration |
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| The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that we consume more sources of the following nutrients except for: potassium, dietary fiber, partially hydrogenated oils, vitamin D, calcium |
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| partially hydrogenated oils |
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| You can assume a food that is labeled “natural” is made with organic ingredients: true or false? |
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| The leading cause of death in the United State is: |
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| The minimum internal temperature that should be reached when cooking a dish with ground beef is: |
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| What foodborne pathogen is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the United States? |
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| It is important to discard dented or bulging cans because of this foodborne pathogen: |
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| It is okay to thaw meat on the countertop as long as it is for only a few hours: true or false? |
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| Individuals who are at greater risk of foodborne illness include which of the following: elderly, children, pregnant, people with a compromised immune system |
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| Fructose, galactose, and glucose are examples of: |
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| Compared to table sugar (sucrose), honey tastes ______ because it contains_____: |
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| The storage form of glucose in the human body is: |
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| Since the 1970s, consumption of refined white sugar has decreased, mostly because: |
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| use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased |
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| The average American is consuming 20 to 38 grams of fiber per day, the adequate intake (AI) level for fiber: true or false? |
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| When flour is refined, which component(s) of the wheat kernel is/are maintained: |
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| Eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every morning may help prevent ___because it contains_____. |
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| heart disease; soluble fiber |
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| After consuming a high carbohydrate meal, the dominant process would be: |
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| Most of the body’s energy intake should be supplied by: |
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| What are some health benefits of a diet that is high in fiber content? |
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| reduced risk of colon cancer, lower blood cholesterol levels (especially LDL), increased satiety and weight control |
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| The nutrient that provides the densest energy source is: |
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| A polyunsaturated fatty acid is an acid with ___ bond(s) on the carbon chain. |
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| The number of kcal provided by 23 grams of fat is: |
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| Sex hormones, bile, and vitamin D are formed in the body from: |
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| Hydrogenation of vegetable oils ___ their shelf life and makes them ____harmful to health. |
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| A triglyceride is a compound composed of: |
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| glycerol with three fatty acids attached |
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| High levels of low-density lipoproteins are associated with an increased risk of: |
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| Consuming too much dietary cholesterol is the major culprit in raising blood cholesterol levels: true or false? |
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| The following food(s) contain cholesterol: olive oil, spinach, eggs |
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| A good lunch choice for someone who wants to increase their intake of omega-3 fatty acids would be: |
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| Nine of the 20 amino acids are considered essential because they |
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| cannot be manufactured by the body |
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| The amount of protein that most Americans eat is: |
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| Protein and amino acids contain ____ which is not contained in carbohydrate and lipids. |
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| All of the following are examples of complete proteins except for: eggs, legumes, milk, fish |
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| Using the RDA for protein, the recommended amount of protein an 145 lb average healthy individual (65.9 kg) should consume is: |
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| When a protein is denatured it may not be able to perform its original function: true or false? |
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| What are examples of transport proteins in the body? |
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| An example of a situation in which positive nitrogen balance occurs is: |
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| What dietary pattern incorporates only plant foods, no animal products are eaten? |
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| If needed, protein can be deaminated and the remainder can be used to make glucose: true or false? |
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vision: a society in which all people live long, healthy lives
mission: strives to
- identify nationwide health improvement priorities
- increase public awareness and understanding of the determinants of health, disease, and disability and the opportunities for progress
- provide measurable objectives and goals that are applicable at the national, state, and local levels
- engage multiple sectors to take actions to strengthen policies and improve practices that are driven by the best available evidence and knowledge
- identify critical research, evaluation, and data collection needs
overarching goals:
- attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death
- achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups
- create social and physical environments that promote good health for all
- promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages |
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