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Human Nutrition
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Human Nutrition explores the scientific principles underlying the relationship between diet, health, and disease. This course covers essential nutrients, their physiological functions, dietary sources, and the impact of nutrition throughout the human lifespan. Students will examine nutritional requirements, food digestion and absorption, energy balance, and the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of common health conditions. The course also addresses contemporary issues in nutrition, such as dietary guidelines, food labeling, and the influence of cultural, social, and ethical factors on food choices.
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Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 14th Edition by Frances Sizer
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Chapter 1: Food Choices and Human Health
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Q1) Of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States,_____ are related to nutrition,and one to alcohol consumption.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five
E)six
Answer: C
Q2) Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.
A)2
B)4
C)7
D)6
E)9
Answer: B
Q3) The human genome is 99.9% the same in all people.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines
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Q1) If vitamin C has been added to cranberry juice,the label must include:
A)an explanation of how it was processed.
B)a nutrient claim.
C)a health claim.
D)nutrient information.
E)only the name and address of the manufacturer.
Answer: D
Q2) George is a 35-year-old athlete using nutrient supplements to give him a competitive advantage.Which of the following nutrient intake recommendations would you suggest that George become familiar with?
A)Adequate Intakes
B)Estimated Average Requirements
C)Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
D)Recommended Dietary Allowances
E)Daily Values
Answer: C
Q3) The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: The Remarkable Body
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Q1) Although the recommendation is to drink in moderation if consuming alcohol,which issue may still need to be considered?
A)Moderation is difficult to define because of differences in tolerance among people.
B)Moderate consumption may cause a person to lose weight when not desired.
C)Moderate drinkers may become loud,angry,or violent.
D)The brain swells with exposure to alcohol.
E)Even in moderation,alcohol is toxic and can have severe health consequences.
Answer: A
Q2) The primary organ of digestion and absorption is the:
A)mouth.
B)stomach.
C)small intestine.
D)large intestine.
E)colon.
Answer: C
Q3) Frequent use of laxatives is an effective way to prevent constipation.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber
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Q1) According to the Dietary Reference Intakes,people should obtain ____ of their daily energy from carbohydrates.
A)10%-35%
B)45%-65%
C)20%-35%
D)65%-70%
E)>70%
Q2) Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:
A)the glucose that is produced from them is vital to fuel most of the body's cells.
B)proteins are available only to provide building block materials for tissues.
C)ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells.
D)fats are not able to provide any energy to the cells.
E)they provide ketone bodies,which are the preferred energy of the body's cells.
Q3) Digestion of most starch begins in the:
A)mouth.
B)esophagus.
C)stomach.
D)small intestine.
E)colon.
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Chapter 5: The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols
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Q1) A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike.Which should she take?
A)granola bar,cherry tomatoes,dried apricots
B)baby carrots,yogurt,apple,wheat crackers
C)juice box,pretzels,banana,2 oz.string cheese
D)bagel,fresh grapes,sports drink
E)2 oz.string cheese,roasted nuts,avocado
Q2) According to the USDA Food Intake Patterns,most adults should limit protein foods intake to 5-7 oz./day.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A deficiency of fatty acids can cause:
A)extreme weight loss in adults.
B)low blood pressure.
C)diabetes.
D)vision impairment in infants.
E)atherosclerotic plaque buildup.
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Chapter 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids
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Q1) Negative nitrogen balance occurs in:
A)growing children.
B)lactating women.
C)pregnant women.
D)a surgery patient.
E)a casual exerciser.
Q2) A 10-year-old boy is going through a growth spurt.Because he needs to build new muscle tissue,what should his nitrogen status be?
A)positive nitrogen balance
B)negative nitrogen balance
C)nitrogen equilibrium
D)nitrogen deficiency
E)nitrogen excess
Q3) Humans need to eat protein-containing foods regularly because:
A)we need essential amino acids that can only be provided by foods.
B)our bodies cannot make any amino acids needed for proteins.
C)the function of protein is to maintain our muscle strength.
D)protein is broken down quickly during digestion and lost from the body.
E)protein is a good source of the essential nutrients iron,zinc,and B .
Q4) Discuss consequences of protein deficiency.
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Chapter 7: The Vitamins
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Q1) Which individuals should avoid vitamin C supplements because of above-normal risk of negative effects?
A)smokers with low produce intakes
B)people with too much cholesterol in their blood
C)people with colds
D)people with kidney disorders
E)people with burn injuries
Q2) Fortified food sources of vitamin D available in the United States include:
A)salmon.
B)sardines.
C)margarine.
D)eggs.
E)tuna.
Q3) Research suggests that deficiency of vitamin D may lead to:
A)kidney stones.
B)low blood pressure.
C)blood disorders.
D)cardiovascular disease.
E)gallbladder disease.
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Chapter 8: Water and Minerals
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Q1) Hard water has high concentrations of:
A)sodium and chloride.
B)calcium and fluoride.
C)magnesium and sodium.
D)sulfur and potassium.
E)calcium and magnesium.
Q2) A person's absorption of calcium varies based on:
A)vitamin A status.
B)protein intakes.
C)gender.
D)age or life stage.
E)body composition.
Q3) Describe what is known about the relationship between protein intakes (both low and high)and bone health.
Q4) When your body gives the thirst signal,it is important to:
A)consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration.
B)ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water.
C)drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration.
D)drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication.
E)drink a sports beverage because thirst is a signal of electrolyte imbalance.
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Chapter 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight
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Q1) A healthy person starting with average body fat can live totally deprived of food for as long as six to eight weeks due to:
A)acidosis.
B)thermogenesis.
C)metabolism.
D)lactic acidosis.
E)ketosis.
Q2) A man of healthyweight may have,on the average,____ percent of hisbody weight as fat.
A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20
E)30
Q3) Bulimia is more prevalent than anorexia nervosa and is more common in women than men.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Briefly describe several inside-the-body theories for the cause of obesity.
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Chapter 10: Performance Nutrition
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Q1) Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours.What would you recommend to your friend?
A)Don't worry about electrolyte losses.
B)Consume sports drinks and pretzels.
C)Take electrolyte or salt tablets.
D)Drink plenty of plain water.
E)Drink a fluid containing sucrose,not fructose.
Q2) The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:
A)perform muscle-strengthening activities of moderate to high intensity 2 or more days a week.
B)include at least 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week.
C)use stretching activities to increase muscle strength.
D)schedule sessions of at least 20 minutes each for health benefits.
E)engage in sedentary leisure activities every day.
Q3) The term ergogenic:
A)on food and supplement labels is regulated by the FDa.
B)is associated with supplements claimed to prevent chronic diseases.
C)implies that the product is safe to consume.
D)implies that a product has special work-enhancing powers.
E)means capable of halting oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.
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Chapter 11: Diet and Health
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Q1) Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers such as colon,breast,endometrial,pancreas,and kidney cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) For CVD prevention,trans fat in the diet should account for less than ____ percent of calories.
A)5
B)10
C)20
D)7
E)1
Q3) The DASH diet emphasizes fruits,vegetables,whole grains,and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A deficiency or toxicity of even a single nutrient can weaken the body's defenses considerably.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe dietary and other strategies for reducing risk of CVD.
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Chapter 12: Food Safety and Food Technology
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Q1) What is your strategy of reducing your intake of pesticide residues?
A)Wash but don't peel waxed fruits and vegetables.
B)Discard the core or heart of a head of cabbage.
C)Bite into the peel of an orange.
D)Trim the fat from meat.
E)Cook and eat poultry and fish with the skin.
Q2) Food additives used in the U.S.are strictly controlled and pose little cause for concern.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sulfites destroy a lot of what nutrient?
A)niacin
B)riboflavin
C)thiamin
D)vitamin C
E)vitamin E
Q4) Numerous health organizations have concluded that irradiation of food is safe and can improve food safety in the United States and the world.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant
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Q1) A nonpregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?
A)71
B)94
C)156
D)215
E)125
Q2) Which characteristic is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?
A)mother's prepregnancy weight
B)mother's weight gain during pregnancy
C)infant's birthweight
D)mother's prepregnancy nutrition status
E)mother's birthweight
Q3) A nursing mother produces about _____ ounces of milk a day.
A)100
B)15
C)20
D)25
E)200
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Chapter 14: Child Teen and Older Adult
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Q1) Food labels must announce the presence of common allergens in plain language,using the names of allergy-causing foods.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Lois is a 65-year-old female who participates in an exercise class at least three times a week.In addition,she drinks six glasses of water each day and consumes a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals.Lois has high blood pressure,takes medication for her hypertension,and experiences constipation frequently.What is the most likely cause of her constipation?
A)low fiber intake
B)inadequate exercise
C)medications
D)low fluid intake
E)high-fat diet
Q3) Why do energy needs often decrease with advancing age?
Q4) Describe how chronic laxative use can lead to malnutrition.
Q5) Describe characteristics of children who do not eat breakfast compared to those of their well-fed peers.
Q6) Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.
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Chapter 15: Hunger and the Global Environment
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Q1) Which transportation choice is most beneficial for the environment?
A)driving several times a week to local stores
B)driving long distances to farmers' markets
C)avoiding carpooling when making bulk food shopping trips
D)avoiding shopping trips by ordering a pizza delivery
E)taking public transportation
Q2) Which of the following represents a major threat to the world food supply?
A)increased water supplies
B)decreased atmospheric methane
C)population growth
D)expanding farm lands
E)decreased consumption of grains
Q3) Which action is the most "green" option?
A)using plastic grocery bags only once
B)using more electronic devices
C)transporting groceries in reusable cloth bags
D)eating more animal products to support farmers
E)using your car to shop at farmers' markets
Q4) What is food recovery and how does it help communities reduce hunger?
Q5) What is SNAP and what does it do to stop domestic hunger?
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