Dhn 101 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide? a. starch b. maltose c. galactose d. glycogen - maltose Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index? a. nonfat milk b. cornflakes cereal c. salted peanuts d. raw carrots - cornflakes cereal Dietary fiber... a. supplies more energy, gram per gram, than fat b. is not digested by the human intestinal tract c. promotes tooth decay d. is only in animal sources of food - is not digested by the human intestinal tract Type 2 ...

In a person with type II diabetes, the blood sugar level remains high after a meal because muscle and liver cells do not receive a signal In 2008 FDA approved a sweetener derived from a South African shrub called Stevia In the US the artificial sweetener _____ has been used for over 100 years saccharin The alternative sweetener that is made by combining the amino acids phenylalanine and aspartic acid is called aspartame The alternative sweetener _____ is made by chemically modifying a sucr...

Gabe's elderly neighbor told him that when he was growing up, the milkman would deliver glass bottles of milk to his family's doorstep. He wonders why milk is not available in glass bottles anymore. Gabe explains to him that light destroys certain water-soluble vitamins in milk and milk is now stored in opaque containers to help preserve the B vitamin - riboflavin Side effects of vitamins - Niacin --> Skin flushing Vitamin A --> birth defects Vitamin C --> diarrhea and GI ...

DHN 101 Chapter 1 Questions and Answers Graded A Diet usual pattern of food choices What are some of the things that can influence diet? - ethnic/ cultural background - friends/ family - advertising Nutrients chemicals necessary for proper body functioning necessary for growth, maintenance, and cell repair What can poor habits lead to? heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes *these diseases can be combatted by eating more fruits/ vegetables, less salty foods, more whole-grain Nutrition scie...

Which of the following is NOT a key nutrition concept? The best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume dietary supplements. Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices? Emotional stress level Which of the following is NOT true about water? Water is necessary for immune function Which of the following statements is true? In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading c...

DHN 101 Exam 1 Actual Questions with Complete Solutions | Grade A+ Verified by Expert Jillian drinks a couple of beers and smokes over a pack of cigarettes daily. Even though she's about 40lbs overweight, she likes to wear tight-fitting clothes. Based on this info, Jillian has a high risk of developing ____? gastroesophageal reflux disease Which of the following statements is true? Older adults generally have fewer taste buds than children Which of the following statements is true?...

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide? a. starch b. maltose c. galactose d. glycogen - maltose Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index? a. nonfat milk b. cornflakes cereal c. salted peanuts d. raw carrots - cornflakes cereal Dietary fiber... a. supplies more energy, gram per gram, than fat b. is not digested by the human intestinal tract c. promotes tooth decay d. is only in animal sources of food - is not digested by the human intestinal tract Type 2 ...

According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should_ - achieve and maintain a healthy body weight Dave's height is 72 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters? - 183 c Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the US? - diabetes A person's ___ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices - blood type Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutritio...

Exam 1 DHN 101 UKY LATEST UPDATE GRADED A Carbohydrates Provide a source of energy Vitamins regulate body processes Minerals regulate body processes Water helps eliminate waste Proteins provide a source of energy, regulates body processes SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Low income families may apply to receive help in purchasing groceries WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) a program that provides help for nutrition and health care to low-income women, infants, and children...

Which of the following is NOT a key nutrition concept? - The best way for people to obtain all the essential nutrients is to consume dietary supplements. Which of the following is NOT a biological or physiological factor that influences a person's food choices? - Emotional stress level Which of the following is NOT true about water? - Water is necessary for immune function Which of the following statements is true? - In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ...