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DIT 121 Final Exam UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers What are phytochemicals? Name an example and explain the benefit. - CORRECT ANSWER- compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological activity in the body example: carotenoids - acts as antioxidant - may prevent some cancers Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: A - CORRECT ANSWER- -promot

what nutrition facts are under study regarding associations with ADHD and nutrition? correct answers diets free of artificial food colorings- no effect aspartame/ sucrose restriction - no effect inadequate zinc and/ or iron - negative effects polyunsaturated fatty acids - may have low O3 in patients what is the most effective treatment for ADHD? correct answers medication + therapy what should we tell parents regarding ADHD? correct answers nutrition is essential don't over-r...

NALS Exam one Questions & Answers 2024 humans are how much percent water - ANSWERS60-70% examples of phytochemicals - ANSWERS-phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein) -phytosterols -phytostanols scientists are interested in the _____________ of phytoestrogens - ANSWERStissue-selective activities are phytochemicals essential nutrients - ANSWERSno examples of non-essential nutrients - ANSWERS-cholesterol -fatty acids -amino acids (other than 9 EAAs) is glucose essential or non...

According to Gary Tubes, how can we make sure that fat is burned for energy and not stored in fat cells? - ️️Don't eat carbs According to the berkely wellness letter, the benefits of fruits and vegetables are attributes to produce's vitamin (notably C) minerals (notably potassium), fiber, and many other beneficial plant chemicals. What do we call those beneficial plant chemicals? - ️️phytochemicals are lunges isotonic, isometric, or isokinetic? - ️️isotonic As a person becomes m...

What are phytochemicals? Name an example and explain the benefit. - correct answer compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological activity in the body example: carotenoids - acts as antioxidant - may prevent some cancers Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: A - correct answer -promoting vision (retinal) -protein synthesis and cell differentiation (retinoic acid) -supporting reproduction and regulating growth (retinol) -maintains the health of epithelial tissues a...

Macro-nutrients 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Water Micro-nutrients 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals - Answer What are the 6 classes of nutrients? Organic/Energy-yielding 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins Inorganic 4. Water - Answer What are the macronutrients? Which are Organic/Inorganic? 1. Vitamins (organic) 2. Minerals (inorganic) - Answer What are the micronutrients? Which are Organic/Inorganic? Phytochemicals - Answer Chemicals that protects the pl...

What are the products of the secondary metabolism in plants? A) Terpenoids B) Phenolic agents C) Primary metabolites D) Secondary metabolites E) Nutraceuticals - D The content of phytochemicals in plants are variable usually increased in response to environment stress. True or False - True The Dietary Supplement & Health Education Act of 1994 allows nutraceuticals to be sold as dietary supplements w/o FDA approval as long as they are mentioned: A) it is not intended to diagnose, cure,...

Healthy People 2020 was design to - ANSWER Eliminate health discrepancies, improve access to health education and quality health care and strength public health services Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following does not promote growth and development? - ANSWER carbohydrates What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as r...

What are the four areas of focus for the OSU Healthy Campus? - Answer-Be active, smoke free, eat healthy, stress manage What are 2 (or more) resources for students for each component of the OSU Healthy Campus? - AnswerActive- dixon and IM Smoke free- health coach, CAPS eat healthy- dieticians, make meals stress manage- CAPS and excercise How many hours per day do students spend sitting? What are 2-3 health risks with increase sedentary time? - Answer-7-11 hours, cardiovascular risk and ob...

What influences food choices? CORRECT ANSWER taste (major reason), smell, appearance, texture, culture, habit, tradition, cost, advertising & convenience are often more important than nutrition Nutrients CORRECT ANSWER a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods we eat affect the body's functions and health. Substances in food that provide energy, structure to the body, and regulated processes within the body are: Nutrients, Essential Nutrients, and Energy. Six Classes of ...