Basic Nutrition
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Course Introduction
Basic Nutrition introduces students to the fundamental principles of human nutrition, emphasizing the role of essential nutrients in maintaining health and well-being. The course explores the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and examines their impact on bodily functions. Students will learn how to evaluate dietary needs across the lifespan, understand the relationship between diet and disease, and apply nutrition guidelines to make informed food choices, laying the foundation for lifelong healthful eating habits.
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Nutrition Your Life Science 1st Edition by Jennifer Turley
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Which of the following is an essential and organic nutrient?
A)Cholesterol
B)Oleic acid
C)Manganese
D)Thiamin
E)Water
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following foods would have the most nutrient density?
A)Ice cream
B)French fries
C)Yogurt
D)Water
Answer: C
Q3) Protein provides:
A)0 Calories per gram
B)2 Calories per gram
C)4 Calories per gram
D)7 Calories per gram
E)9 Calories per gram
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets
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Q1) MyPlate foods that may prevent osteoporosis:
A)Grains
B)Fruits and vegetables
C)Empty-Calorie foods
D)Milk products
E)Oils
Answer: D
Q2) Food composition tables and databases explain the biological function of nutrients.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The Reference Daily Intakes are used for:
A)food package labeling.
B)MyPlate patterning.
C)exchanges.
D)dietary analysis.
E)All of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Nutrition in Chronic Disease
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Q1) Eicosanoids are best described as:
A)essential fatty acids.
B)a high biological value protein source.
C)a complementary protein source.
D)soluble fibers.
E)hormone-like compounds.
Answer: E
Q2) Trans fatty acids:
A)contain a single double bond.
B)reduce heart disease risk.
C)may be found in processed foods.
D)are abundant in most fruits.
E)All of the above
Answer: C
Q3) A glucose tolerance test is a common method used to diagnose diabetes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body
Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness
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Q1) Aerobic exercise targets the skeletal-muscular system.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Scientific design
A)A genetic make-up that influences disease susceptibility
B)An increase in cell number
C)A disease epidemic that began in the 20th century
D)Clinical trial
Q3) The Bod Pod is an accurate method of determining LeBron's body fat percentage.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Specific Dynamic Action of food counts toward Calorie intake.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How the biologically active components in food affect disease in individuals is the study of nutritional genomics.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Which nutrient functions in fatty acid metabolism?
A)Thiamin
B)Riboflavin
C)Choline
D)Vitamin B
E)Vitamin C
Q2) Essential nutrients with antioxidant functions include vitamin E,vitamin C,and selenium.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is a poor source of vitamin C?
A)Citrus fruits
B)Strawberries
C)Milk
D)Peppers
E)Broccoli
Q4) Electrolytes play a role in the regulation of plasma osmolarity in the human body.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Nutrition Information and the Food Industry
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Q1) Which of the following intentional food additives is an antimicrobial agent?
A)Sorbic acid
B)Sodium chloride
C)Acetic acid
D)Nitrites
E)All of the above
Q2) One way consumers can prevent food-borne illness is to cook food thoroughly.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Tuna farming is sustainable.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fortified foods have essential vitamins and minerals added to them.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The likely microbe is believed to be a bacterium strain that evolved from a non-pathogenic strain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Q1) The adolescent Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)formula includes the addition of _____ Calories per day.
A)5
B)25
C)300
D)500
E)None of the above
Q2) Most infants have a leaky gut at birth.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The DRIs for a lactating woman are the same as for a pregnant woman.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Older adults can expect to experience an increase in thirst sensation.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Adolescent boys have higher DRIs for every essential nutrient as compared to adolescent girls.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam
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Q1) Which of the following foods would increase Nolan's vitamin E intake the most?
A)Bananas
B)Carrots
C)Chicken
D)Walnuts
Q2) Nolan should increase his intake of essential fatty acids by eating more:
A)chicken and fish.
B)nuts and seeds.
C)coconut and palm oil.
D)fruits and vegetables.
Q3) Which of the following microorganisms is most likely one of the friendly bacteria in her yogurt?
A)Salmonella
B)Bifidobacterium
C)Staphylococcus aureus
D)Vibrio cholerae
E)Escherichia coli
Q4) Nolan has metabolic syndrome.
A)True
B)False
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