Definition
A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat.
True or False: Have foods increased in size and calories over time?
True.
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Scientists developed standards for assessing nutrient needs for people of different ______ and ______.
1) Ages
2) Genders
Your friend doesn't believe that nutritional needs differ between men and women; it's only based on activity. Is he right?
No, men and women, regardless of their activity level, have different nutritional needs. It's individual based on your lifestyle.
Which US state is it Illegal to feed beer/alcohol to a moose? (hint: starts with A)
Alaska; they have a very strict policy in regard to feeding the moose beer. Doing this and getting caught would get you a fine of $320 and a misdemeanor charge.
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration.
True or false, fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than they used to be.
True.
What are the three bodily processes?
1. Digestion
2. Absorption
3. Metabolism
If you're trying to cut back on binge eating snacks at school or work, what should you do?
You should buy something less tempting to eat continuously, like oranges over cookies. It's easier to snack on more cookies than oranges.
In what Midwest state was it illegal to run a lemonade stand without a permit? (outdated law)
What is Malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a condition caused by eating a diet that consists of food that lacks nutrition or too much nutrition that is harmful to health.
True or False: 1lb of body fat is 3,000 cal.
False. 1lb of body fat is 3,500 cal.
Digestion has two phases. What are they?
The Mechanical Phase: the physical breakdown of food caused by chewing.
The Chemical Phase: The chemical breakdown of food by enzymes in saliva and digestive juices.
James wants to lose weight. How many calories should he cut out daily if he wanted to lose 1 lb a week?
500 cal a day.
In what country is it necessary for food to be the same size as the package?
Japan
What is a Calorie?
the amount of energy needed to raise the temp. of 1 kilo.
True or false, scurvy is caused by a lack of protein.
False, it's caused by the lack of vitamin C.
Define Deficiency Disease.
The lack of nutrition results in an illness.
(Ex: Night blindness is caused by a lack of vitamin A)
If somebody is experiencing Osteoporosis, what nutrients are they lacking?
Calcium.
In which country is Ketchup banned in school cafeterias?
As of 2011, French school cafeterias do not allow ketchup to be served with their lunches. (except for French fries) This was to promote health to reduce the consumption of fatty foods/sugar, and protect traditional French cuisine.
What does RDA stand for? (Or what is it?)
RDA - Recommended Dietary Allowance
(the amount of nutrients needed that 98%/majority of people in a given age and gender group)
True or False: Proteins are converted into carbohydrates and used as an energy source.
False. Carbohydrates are turned into glucose to be used as an energy source.
Name the six variables that affect nutrient needs.
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Activity Level
4. Climate
5. Health
6. State of Nutrition
You know somebody who suffers from malnutrition. What could be causing this? (list the five nutritional causes)
1) Calories
2) Protein
3) Carbohydrates
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
In what southern state is it illegal to send someone a surprise pizza?
In Louisiana, we have a strict policy on "surprise pizzas". You are unable to buy someone a surprise pizza because if you do, you'll be fined up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both. As well as paying restitution for the victim. This is because it can be considered as harassment under the LA law. (This isn't solely for pizza, but all general items. However, it started because of pizzas.)