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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to health and nutrition, covering topics such as macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines, and various dietary choices. It includes information on recommended daily allowances, acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges, and the functions of vitamins and minerals. Designed to test and reinforce understanding of key concepts in nutrition, making it a valuable resource for students and health enthusiasts. It offers practical knowledge for maintaining a balanced diet and understanding the role of different nutrients in overall health. This resource is ideal for exam preparation and self-assessment in health and nutrition courses.
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Approximately ___% of US adults take part in exercise each day. -- Answer ✔✔ 25% What is the minimum amount of moderate-intensity exercise recommended for adults? -- Answer ✔✔ 150 mins What is the most-dense source of fuel for low to moderate level of intensity of exercise? -- Answer ✔✔ Fats (lipids) Calculating Recommended Amount of Fat (in calories) -- Answer ✔✔ Total Caloric Intake X. Fat provides ___ calories per gram. -- Answer ✔✔ 9 calories What percentage of one's daily caloric intake should come from fat? -- Answer ✔✔ 20 - 35% Access consumption of calories is converted into ___ by the liver. -- Answer ✔✔ Triglycerides ___ is a fatty, waxy substance produced by the liver. -- Answer ✔✔ Cholesterol
What nutritional benefits does Omega-3 fats provide? Give an example of an Omega- 3 food item. -- Answer ✔✔ Reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, betters mood (chia seeds) What nutritional benefits does Omega-6 fats provide? Give an example of an Omega- 6 food item. -- Answer ✔✔ Maintains cholesterol levels, reduces risk of heart disease (sunflower seeds) ____ is fat that increases LDL levels and lowers HDL levels in the bloodstream. -- Answer ✔✔ Trans Fatty Acids ____ are potent and essential compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health. -- Answer ✔✔ Vitamins and minerals The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is ____. -- Answer ✔✔ Iron Deficiency The mineral necessary for the regulation of blood and bodily fluids is _____. -- Answer ✔✔ Sodium Vitamin A -- Answer ✔✔ Helps skin Vitamin D -- Answer ✔✔ Enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance. Vitamin D also promotes rapid healing of the skin. Vitamin E -- Answer ✔✔ Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV light.
Micronutrients -- Answer ✔✔ Vitamins and minerals What percentage of adults have one or more diet-related chronic condition? -- Answer ✔✔ 60% Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) -- Answer ✔✔ The average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people; a goal for dietary intake by individuals Adequate Intake (AI) -- Answer ✔✔ Ex: Daily Fiber Intake - women: 21-25 grams, men: 30 - 38 grams Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) -- Answer ✔✔ The maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse health effects Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) -- Answer ✔✔ Carbohydrates - 45% to 65% of total calories Fat - 20% to 35% of total calories Protein - 10% to 35% of total calories Kilocalorie (Calorie) -- Answer ✔✔ A unit of measure that indicates the amount of energy obtained from a particular food. What foods provide calories? -- Answer ✔✔ Carbohydrates, fats, proteins (macronutrients) What is considered the most crucial nutrient? -- Answer ✔✔ Water
Dehydration -- Answer ✔✔ An abnormally low amount of water in the body. Hyponatremia -- Answer ✔✔ Low sodium in the blood What is the second most abundant compound in the human body? -- Answer ✔✔ Protein functions of proteins -- Answer ✔✔ Repair bone, muscle, skin, blood cells, key elements of antibodies, helps transport iron, oxygen, and nutrients to all body cells Amino acids -- Answer ✔✔ Building blocks of proteins Proteins provide ___ calories per gram. -- Answer ✔✔ 4 calories Calculating Recommended Amount of Carbs (in calories) -- Answer ✔✔ Total Calories X .45 AND. Calculating Recommended Amount of Protein (in grams) -- Answer ✔✔ Body Weight (lbs) X .36 grams/lb simple carbohydrates -- Answer ✔✔ Less processed, digest slowly, higher in dietary fibers (fruits, peas, potatoes) complex carbohydrates -- Answer ✔✔ More processed, digest quickly, lower in dietary fibers (cane sugar, soft drinks, cake) Fiber -- Answer ✔✔ The indigestible portion of plant foods that helps to move food through the digestive system and softens stools by absorbing water.