Exam 5: Menus, Recipes, and Cost Management

Which of the following minerals is somewhat of a health problem because it is often eaten in large quantities?

Although it is not a nutrient, ___________ is necessary for healthful body functioning.

Which of the following is true?

All of the following are important sources of food energy or calories: starches, proteins, fats39vitamins.

Complete proteins are those that

The amount of each nutrient that a person needs every day depends on ___________________.

The human body cannot make cholesterol.

The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn.

Eating too much salt may help cause high blood pressure.

Deficiency diseases are caused by lack of certain vitamins.

Many of the most important sources of protein are also high in saturated fats.

Eating many different kinds of foods is important for getting the nutrients we need.

If John just finished a meal of scrambled eggs and brains fried in butter, then his __________ level is likely to be significantly higher than it was before his meal.

Ketosis is caused by ____________________________________.

The calorie is a measure of

Proteins are the most important source of food energy.

__________ are the most important source of food energy.

Foods that provide few nutrients in proportion to calories are called __________.

Which of the following is not a major mineral?

Which of the following types of fats is solid at room temperature, comes from animal products, and is often associated with heart disease and other health problems?