Science of Nutrition
The leading cause of nutrition-related death in the United States is ________.
Heart disease
The maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
The percentage of U.S. households considered food insecure is ________.
23
Gastrin, secretin, CCK, and gastric inhibitory peptide are examples of ________.
hormones
The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________.
Daily Value (DV)
Plant substances that provide health benefits
Phytochemical or Phytonutrients
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
The U.S. government agency that administers most food and nutrition assistance programs is the ________.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
A coordinated muscular contraction that propels food along the GI tract is called ________.
Peristalsis
The major form of lipid in foods is a(n) ________.
triglycerides
What is the main function of vitamins?
enable chemical reactions in the body to occur
A snack bar contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, and 1 gram of protein. How many kcals does it contain?
81
True or False- People in the United States today are generally more at risk for overnutrition than undernutrition.
True
The major functions of the stomach is ________.
to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme
A collection of cells that perform a specific function
Tissues
Which of the 6 essential nutrients do not provide energy?
water, vitamins, minerals
A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a(n)
Nutrient Claim
Populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition include ________.
young children and women
Bile is formed in the ________ and stored in the ________.
liver, gallbladder
A circular muscle that can open and close and acts to regulate the flow of materials in one direction is referred to as ________.
Sphincter
Which factors affect food choice? Name 3
food cost, culture, lifestyle, routine, habits, food marketing, social needs
List the 4 parts of a nutrition assessment
Medical history, dietary assessment, biochemical assessment, anthropometric measurements
Nutrition-related objectives of Healthy People 2020 include _______.
increasing vegetable intake, increasing calcium intake, and reducing childhood obesity
Which of the following nutrients may be absorbed by the colon?
water, minerals, short-chain fatty acids, some vitamins
The small intestine is divided into three segments. List them in descending order.
duodenum, jejunum, ileum