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Nutrition, Nutrients, and Healthy Eating Summative

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Why is glucose important for brain health?
Provides energy for brain functions
provides the body with energy
Prevents cognitive decline
Supports muscle growth
Causes brain hyperactivity
A method of treating food with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens is called:
sterilization
cross-contamination
pathogenization
pasteurization
The Dietary Guidelines outline the basic steps for keeping food safe. All of the following are part of those steps EXCEPT
Clean
Separate
Cook
Prepare
Chill
_______ show the last day on which a store should sell a product.
Sell by dates
Expiration dates
Packed dates
Freshness dates
Expiration dates mean you need to throw the food away or else you will get sick.
True
False
A food labeled ___ can be eaten regularly without exceeding the daily limit for fat.
low-fat
saturated
light
whole
Which nutrient is the primary source of glucose in diet?
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Which of the following is NOT listed on a food label?
Ingredients
expiration date
Calories
Serving size
What is NOT a Dietary Guideline recommendation for healthy eating?
Eating whole grains
Skipping meals to cut fat
Make have your grains whole-grains
Focus on fruits
Go lean with protein
Vary your veggies
Which type of foods are best to limit for a healthy diet?
Fried foods
Lean proteins
Vegetables
Processed foods
Which micro nutrient is essential for brain function and development?
Vitamin C
Carbohydrates
Iron
Omega-3 fatty acids
Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?
Thiamin
Fiber
Niacin
Calcium
What type of nutrient is a major component of the brain?
Protein
Calcium
Fat
Vitamin D
Which nutrient is the body's first and main source of energy?
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Which of the following are considered macronutrients? Select all that apply.
Protein
Fat
Calcium
Iron
Carbohydrates
Vitamin C
Amino acids contain the precursors to neurotransmitters. Which of the following is a neurotransmitter?
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
All of the above
None of the above
What is one thing that makes essential fatty acids so unique?
Essential fatty acids come from saturated fats
Essential fatty acids must come from our diets
Essential fatty acids are man-made
Essential fatty acids make you lose weight
What does dietary fiber help maintain in the body?
Strong bones
Balanced hormones
Healthy bowel movements
Improved vision
Fiber is a carbohydrate and can be absorbed by the body.
True
False
Which nutrient has the most calories per gram:
carbs
fat
proteins
fiber
Which of the following is the MOST reliable way to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly
Following a restrictive and extreme fad diet
Skipping meals
Only consuming liquid meals
The body converts simple sugars to ______ for energy.
Carbs
glucose
calories
Fat
Protein
Maybe: An overabundance of glucose in the body causes the body to create glycogen which is stored as _____
Carbs
Protein
Fat
glucose
Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?
Water
Carbs
Proteins
Fats
A good source of complex carbohydrates is:
eggs
beans
fruit
honey
Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids include
seeds
nuts
meat
grains
Which type of fats are good for you and may help lower your risk of heart disease?
Cholesterol
Trans Fats
Saturated fats
Unsaturated fats
Which of the following affect a person's food choices? Check ALL that apply
Family and Culture
Time and Money
Friends
Environmental Influences
Foods high in____ are best to limit. Select all that apply
Salt
Sugar
Fiber
Saturated Fat
Protein
Unsaturated fat
Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
Fiber

Simple
Complex
Calcium
All of the following foods have slow glucose release EXCEPT:
fruits
Oats
grains
Legumes
The food you eat affects your _____ and your ______.
health/quality of life
quality of life/memory loss
health/grades
life span/shoe size
What does eating healthy food NOT help lower the risk of?
cardiovascular disease
High cholesterol
Common cold
Stroke
Cancer
What do antioxidants do?
Work as a natural pesticide for nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables
Shorten attention span
Fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells
Activate neurotransmitters
What are nutrients in? Pick the BEST answer
fruits
everything we eat
protein
Vegetables
What are the main reasons your body uses macro nutrients?
Transport oxygen to cells
Support healing, growth, and repair
Boost immunity
Increase dehydration
Provide energy
How do proteins help your body function properly?
Provide essential amino acids
Increase blood pressure
Build and repair tissues
Stimulate sugar cravings
Why does your body need carbohydrates?
Lead to muscle atrophy
Disrupt hormonal balance
Aid digestion and nutrient absorption
Primary source of energy
Secondary source of energy
_____ is the process by which the body takes in and uses food
nutrients
hunger
nutrition
calories
appetite
psychological
_____ is a natural physical drive to eat
calories
nutrients
psychological
nutrition
hunger
appetite
_____ are units of heat energy that food supplies to the body
hunger
nutrition
psychological
appetite
calories
nutrients
_____ are substances your body needs to grow, repair itself, and provide you with energy.
nutrients
calories
psychological
hunger
appetite
nutrition
_____ is a desire rather than a need to eat
nutrition
appetite
hunger
nutrients
calories
psychological
_____ means directed toward the mind.
hunger
calories
appetite
psychological
nutrients
nutrition
A type of carbohydrate that makes you feel full and moves waste through your digestive system is:
Fruit
Fiber
Complex
Simple
Starches and sugars found in foods which provides your bodies main source of energy:
Proteins
Fibers
Cholesterol
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
Fibers
Fats
Vitamins
Cholesterol
Proteins
Carbohydrates
A waxy fat-like substance found in the blood:
Fibers
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Fats
Cholesterol
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fibers
Cholesterol
Fats
Proteins
Your bodies secondary source of energy:
Vitamins
Cholesterol
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fibers
A substance added to food to improve its taste, texture, or appearance is called a:
foodbourne illness
nutrient dense
food allergy
daily value
food additive
food intolerance
The amount of nutrients that you need each day is its:
nutrient dense
food intolerance
foodbourne illness
food allergy
daily value
food additive
A disease caused by bacteria or viruses in food is known as a:
nutrient dense
foodbourne illness
food additive
daily value
food allergy
food intolerance
A condition in which the bodies immune system reacts to substances in some foods is a:
foodbourne illness
food additive
daily value
food allergy
nutrient dense
food intolerance
A negative reaction to food that does not involve the immune system is a:
foodbourne illness
food intolerance
food additive
food allergy
nutrient dense
daily value
A high ratio of nutrients to calories is:
foodbourne illness
daily value
food additive
food allergy
food intolerance
nutrient dense