Exam 5: Personal Nutrition

Foods produced without the use of pesticides or chemically formulated fertilizers are:

Which of the following helps put carbohydrates,fats,and proteins to use and helps in manufacturing blood cells and hormones?

Whole grains would be classified as what type of nutrient?

_______________ helps slow the emptying of the stomach,create a feeling of fullness,prevent the absorption of cholesterol,and prevent constipation.

Vegetarians who eat dairy products as well as grains,fruits,and vegetables are called:

Analyze three different ethnic diets.Give advantages (or disadvantages)to improve on a healthy lifestyle diet.

Nutrients that the body cannot manufacture for itself and must obtain from food are called:

Vitamins A,D,E,and K,which are absorbed through the intestinal membranes and stored in the body,are known as:

To aid in proper fluid balance,the body needs the mineral ____________________.

Match the items. -vitamins A,D,E,and K

____________________ helps maintain body temperature,lubricate joints,digest food,and rid the body of waste.

A source of energy that also serves as a carrier for certain vitamins is:

Match the items. -whole grains,vegetables,beans,and nuts

Oxygen molecules that are formed by normal metabolic processes and are damaging to body cells are called:

__________ ____________ is formed when vegetable oils are processed to make more solid fats,and is considered to be especially dangerous.

Proteins that contain all the amino acids needed by the body for growth and maintenance are called:

An example of a carbohydrate that provides the brain with fuel is:

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

Each gram of carbohydrate supplies how many calories?

Which of the following is NOT a good example of complementary proteins?