Exam 6: Personal Nutrition

____________________ is the field that explores the connection between our bodies and the foods we eat.

____________________ fats such as fish or vegetable oils are usually liquid at room temperature.

Vitamins that are absorbed directly into the blood and then used up, or washed out of the body, are known as ____.

Organic compounds that provide glucose are called ____.

Compounds that exist naturally in plants and help a plant protect itself from bacteria and disease are called ____.

Improper home canning is the most common cause of ____.

According to the CDC, what is the leading source of sodium in the diets of Americans?

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

What compounds help put carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to use, and help in manufacturing blood cells and hormones?

Nutrient dense foods are foods are best described as those that ____.

Americans exceed the recommended levels by the greatest amount for which of the following?

An essential nutrient is best defined as a nutrient that ____.

Match the items with the most appropriate description: -Helps prevent osteoporosis

The current MyPlate system differs from the older, MyPyramid system in which of the following ways?

Match the items with the most appropriate description: -Helps maintain proper fluid balance

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

Proteins that provide all of the essential amino acids are called ____.

What percentage of Americans consume three or more servings of whole grains per day?

What type of fiber can be added to foods to benefit humans?

A fat molecule that contains fewer hydrogen atoms than its carbon skeleton can hold is said to be ____.