Exam 19: Nutrition

____________________ is/are found only in plant foods such as whole grain breads, cereals, and fruits.

Milk, cheese, and dark green vegetables are good sources of which mineral?

The most common nutritional disorder in the United States today is ____________________.

The human body stores reserves of energy as fat in fat cells.

____________________ has/have twice as many calories as the other calorie-containing nutrients.

Fats should provide no more than what percentage of a person's daily caloric intake?

Disaccharides are a type of _____.

Essential amino acids are produced by the body as needed.

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function. -maintains the body's water balance

Based on dietary guidelines released in 2010 and the new MY PLATE icon, it is suggested that a healthy plate be comprised of one-third fruit and vegetables.

How many cups of fruit are recommended per day for an individual whose normal total caloric intake is about 2,000 calories?

Which of the following fats would be the BEST choice for individuals who have high cholesterol levels?

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function. -synthesizes red blood cells

Water makes up about _____ percent of our total body weight.

A normal adult usually requires between 1,600 and 3,000 calories a day, depending on age, sex, body weight, and degree of physical activity.

Which of the following is the single most important way to prevent food poisoning?

The refusal to eat because of a fear of being overweight is a condition called ______________________________.

Two minerals that are especially important for health in females, but are often consumed in less than optimal amounts, are _____.

Which of the following foods tends to help lower cholesterol levels?

Carbohydrates are structurally more complex than fats and proteins.