Digestion
A physiological drive for nonspecific foods is known as
What is the body's preferred fuel source?
Glucose
An educated guess is also known as a
hypothesis
Consuming different foods from each of the food groups on a regular basis is also known as
Variety
Proteins provide how many calories per gram?
4 calories
Increasing fiber and water is one treatment to help with this GI condition.
Constipation
What is the primary source of added sugar in the US diet?
Sugar Sweetened Beverages
Which healthcare professional is the most trustworthy source of nutrition information?
A Registered Dietitian
What is the name of the current food guide used to depict the Dietary Guidelines?
MyPlate
Adding nutrients to restore those that were lost in processing is known as
Carbohydrate polymers are broken down into what type of monomer?
Glucose
These complex carbohydrates are found in grains, legumes and root vegetables.
Starches
Correlation does not equal
The ______ provide science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce chronic disease and meet nutrient needs
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Percent daily values are based on a ______ calorie diet
2000
Chemical breakdown of carbohydrates begins in which organ?
The mouth
The stored form of glucose in the liver is known as
Glycogen
This type of study looks for health patterns among populations
Epidemiological Studies
What is the AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) for carbohydrates?
45-65%
Which two nutrients are essential for body functions but are needed in smaller amounts?
Vitamins and minerals
_____ secreted by accessory organs like the pancreas and gallbladder help to breakdown foods.
Enzymes
What is the Adequate Intake of fiber for adult women?
25 grams
What is the strongest type of study in the hierarchy of scientific evidence?
Meta Analysis & Systematic Review
EAR or Estimated Average Requirements are expect to satisfy the needs of what percentage of people in a particular age group?
50%
Adding nutrients that didn't originally exist in the food product is known as
Fortification