Nutr Final Exam Study

Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram? lipid carbohydrate protein vitamins View Feedback 3 / 3 points What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat are known as? macronutrients micronutrients prime ...

Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram? lipid carbohydrate protein vitamins View Feedback 3 / 3 points What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat are known as? macronutrients micronutrients prime nutrients macrofoods Question 3 3 / 3 points “Natural” is the word that the USDA uses to describe unprocessed foods. True False Question 4 3 / 3 points What is the name of the nutrient intake level estimated to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a life-stage and gender group? Estimated Average Requirement Recommended Dietary Allowance Tolerable Upper Limit Average Needs Level Question 5 3 / 3 points What is the the term that describes the maximum levels of daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to almost all individuals in the group for whom they are designed? Recommended Daily Allowances Adequate Intakes Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s) Estimated Average Requirements Question 6 3 / 3 points Janice is studying the breakfast choices of male and female students at Apex College for her senior research project. What type of study is this? epidemiological studies randomized clinical trials randomized interventional trials laboratory studies Question 7 3 / 3 points Alana is looking for a way to identify a reputable supplement vitamin manufacturer. What is one factor that might help? recommendations by the manufacturer recommendations from a famous television personality recommendations from a peer-reviewed journal conclusions drawn from a single case study Question 8 3 / 3 points What types of studies are conducted by pharmaceutical companies before new drugs can be released in the market? Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) epidemiological studies case-control studies Researcher Defined Trials Question 9 3 / 3 points The school dietitian is required to include all of the MyPlate food groups in each day’s student lunches. Please select the only menu below that meets that requirement. stir-fry with rice and veggies; milk chicken fingers, rice, applesauce, carrot sticks, milk grilled-cheese sandwich, fruit cup, milk fish filet, ketchup, apple slices, French fries, fruit juice Question 10 3 / 3 points Which ONE answer is not a way to build a sustainable food system? join a community-based farmers’ market compost your food and garden waste. support state initiatives that support out of state farmers buy local food—make at least 10 percent of your food purchases local 30 / 30 - 100 % 30 / 30 - 100 % Which ONE of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome? central (abdominal) obesity fasting blood-glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg Question 2 3 / 3 points Where in the gastrointestinal tract does the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption take place? stomach liver small intestine large intestine Question 3 3 / 3 points Increasing fiber in the diet may decrease symptoms of the gastrointestinal disorder diverticulitis. Which one of the following is not a benefit of eating a high fiber diet? decreased rate of colon cancer decreased rate of stomach cancer increased stool bulk decreased rates of constipation and its complications Question 4 3 / 3 points Why are carbohydrates important for health? regulate body processes and promote normal body-system functions. provide a ready source of energy for the body and provide structural constituents for the formation of cells. necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production. provides stored energy for the body, functions as structural components of cells and also as signaling molecules for proper cellular communication