Human Nutrition Test 1 Questions and Answers
What is nutrition - ANSWER the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health
What are chronic diseases - ANSWER diseases that come on slowly and can persist for
years, often despite treatment
how do you prevent scurvy - ANSWER regular consumption of citrus fruits, vitamin C
what is pellagra and how do you prevent it - ANSWER a skin rash, diarrhea, and mental
impairment, brewer's yeast/vitamin niacin
what are the 8 areas of study in nutrition - ANSWER food consumption, food digestion, food absorption, food storage, factors that influences eating patterns, recommended amounts of types of food, food safety, the global food supply
what is wellness - ANSWER a multidimensional, active process by which people make choices to enhance their lives
how does nutrition support health - ANSWER physical, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual health
how can nutrition prevent diseases - ANSWER provide nutrients to prevent deficiencies leading to diseases like pellagra and scurvy
what are the two leading causes of death in the US - ANSWER heart disease and cancer
what are the main points of health people 2020 - ANSWER 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, and promote quality of life healthy development and health behaviors across all life stages
poor nutrition can lead to what - ANSWER development of brittle bones called osteoporosis, progression of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
what are nutrients - ANSWER chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function what are organic nutrients - ANSWER a substance or nutrient that contains the elements of carbon and hydrogen
what are inorganic nutrients - ANSWER a substance or nutrient that does not contain carbon and hydrogen
what are macronutrients - ANSWER nutrients that our body need in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health
what are the types of macronutrients - ANSWER carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
what is a kilocalorie - ANSWER the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by one degree Celsius
how many kcals are in carbohydrates per gram - ANSWER 4 kcals
how many kcals are in fats - ANSWER 9 kcals
how many kcals are in proteins - ANSWER 4 kcals
how many kcals are in alcohol - ANSWER 7 kcals
what are the six essential nutrients - ANSWER carbohydrates, vitamins, fats/oils, minerals, proteins, and water
why are carbohydrates important to human health - ANSWER the primary source of fuel
for the body and brain, contain carbon/hydrogen/oxygen, found in grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, dairy, nuts, and seeds
why are fats important - ANSWER composed of lipids, molecules that are insoluble in water, contain carbon/hydrogen/oxygen, found in butter, margarine, vegetable oils, important during times of rest or low intensity exercise, source of fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids
why are proteins important - ANSWER chains of amino acids, not usually primary source of energy, contain carbon/hydrogen/oxygen/nitrogen, meats, dairy products, seeds, nuts, and legumes
what is cholesterol - ANSWER form of lipid that our body can produce independently and it can also be consumed in the diet
what are micronutrients - ANSWER nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support normal health and body functions
what are some micronutrients - ANSWER vitamins and minerals
