Chapters 1 and 3
To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of
saturated fats.
Adequate intakes of ______ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.
dietary fiber
How many grams of protein are needed per day by a sedentary adult male who weighs 87 kilograms?
70
Triathletes and marathoners need approximately ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.
up to 12
Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who regularly eat breakfast have higher intakes of many vitamins and minerals, such as folate and iron
T/F
True
Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is _____ pounds.
154
The Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming ______ servings of whole grains per day for adults.
3
High-protein diets may be harmful for
individuals with kidney disease.
During endurance exercise, ______ can supply about 15% of energy for exercising muscles.
amino acids
An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is
a food intolerance.
Which organ produces urine?
Kidney
Soybean oil is a rich source of
polyunsaturated fatty acids.
A very-low-calorie diet (VLCD), also known as protein-sparing modified fast, allows a person ________ kcal per day, often in liquid form
400 to 800
During the second and third trimesters, a pregnant woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain approximately ______ pound(s) per week
1
For a female, undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs
just before the onset of menstrual periods.
Which organ system defends the body against pathogens?
Immune System
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that Americans consume ______ of their total calories from carbohydrates.
45% to 65%
Which 3 factors contribute to total energy expenditure?
Basal metabolic rate
Thermic effect of food
Adaptive thermogenesis
For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental
iron
The ______ dietary pattern features an abundant intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds.
Mediterranean
The chemical processes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to release energy are ______ reactions.
catabolic
After fatty acids and monoglycerides have been absorbed into the intestinal cells, they are
reformed into triglycerides.
An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is:
1: plan what to eat for breakfast the night before.
2: Decreeing all desserts off limits
3: replacing stressful eating situations with relaxing alternatives.
replacing stressful eating situations with relaxing alternatives.
The first trimester of pregnancy
A - is when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.
B - is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus.
B - is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus.
What nutrient participates in the pathways that yield energy to fuel the brain, the myelination of nerve tissue, and the formation of neurotransmitters?
Iron