Nutrition Chapter 1 – Flashcards
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A kilocalories is a measure of
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heat energy
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Which of the following is the leading nutrition-related cause of death in the United States?
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heart disease
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Current factors that can influence American food habits negatively are
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social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
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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 nutrients does not promote growth and development as its primary function?
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carbohydrates
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Minerals can
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be degraded by the body
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Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are
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milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread
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Which of the following is not true about water?
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provides energy
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Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as
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carbohydrates
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Healthy People 2020 was designed to
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eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services.
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How many kilocalories would be provided by a serving of meat which contains 21 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat?
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102
