Nutrition
A double-blind trial is one where neither the researchers nor the participants know the group assignments.
True
How many food groups are on your MyPlate
5
True or false: fiber is only found in vegetables.
What is false?
A healthy diet should have:
Adequacy
Variety
Moderation
Which type of nutrition is used by the body for energy and is found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
A person who is gassy after milk but fine with yogurt may have:
Lactose intolerance
What food group includes foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
A primary role of fat is:
Provide/store energy
A rich source of polyunsaturated fat is:
Corn oil
Which type of nutrition is essential for building and repairing tissues, and can be found in meat, beans, and nuts?
Protein
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories have you consumed?
300 calories
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
True or false: most people in the United States get enough fiber every day?
What is false?
Bile acts in the:
Small intestine
How many calories are in every gram of fat?
9
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Excess visceral fat is associated with higher risk of:
Cardiovascular disease
Between a fresh apple and a chocolate chip cookie, this snack contains much more fiber.
What is an apple?
Ghrelin is a:
A hormone that stimulates hunger
Which type of nutrition helps build bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products and leafy greens?
Calcium
How can the brain get glucose if dietary carbs are low?
Stored glycogen and Synthesized from amino acids
Maltose is found in:
Sprouted grains
Carbohydrates
What is protein built from?
amino acids
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber