Exam 1: Food Choices and Human Health

Carbohydrate and protein each provide _____ calories per gram.

A certain amount of fiber in foods contributes to the health of the digestive system. However, eating too much fiber leads to nutrient losses. The characteristic of diet planning illustrated by this statement is called _____.

Which of the following conditions is easily treated because it is responsive to dietary changes?

The development of chronic diseases has a connection to poor diet and:

Describe how you would determine whether an Internet site offers reliable nutrition information.

Which of the following units is used by food scientists to measure food energy?

What does an elemental diet consist of?

Three ounces of beef stew contains about the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna. However, the beef stew provides over 300 calories, while the tuna provides about 100 calories. With respect to iron, the tuna offers more:

Compounds that give color and taste to foods are called _____.

Which of the following characteristics applies to the maintenance stage of behavior change?

Omnivorous people eat:

A person with a heart disease is told to make some diet and lifestyle changes. He states, "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both died of heart attacks. But I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." Which stage of behavior change does this example represent

An individual has started to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. Which stage of behavior change does this example represent?

Which of the following is an example of an ultra-processed food?

Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients, alone or in combination, any of which can take a toll on health over time.

The major role of all vitamins and minerals in the human body is:

Foods that are associated with particular cultural subgroups within a population are called ethnic foods.

Why does the variety of foods available to us today make it more difficult, rather than easier, to plan a nutritious diet?

Scientists have developed a new type of margarine that contains plant ingredients. They expect that the margarine will lower blood cholesterol levels. They want to test their hypothesis by comparing the blood cholesterol levels of people who will consume the new margarine with those who will consume regular margarine for a few days. Both groups of people will know which type of margarine they are to consume. Which type of research design will the scientists consider?

The term "_____ foods" has no legal definition but is often used to imply wholesomeness.