Numbers to Know
Macromolecules
Lifespan Considerations
Dietary Considerations
Safety Considerations
100

The RDA for protein is _____ g/kg.

What is 0.8 g/kg.

100

Carbohydrate classes include _______ (wheat bread and brown rice) and _______ (cake and donuts).  

What are complex and simple carbohydrates?

100

Why shouldn’t babies be allowed to fall asleep with bottles of milk or juice?

What are they are put at risk for developing dental caries?

100

Easiest diet change for weight loss? Cutting out _______-_________ ____________

What are sugar-sweetened beverages?

100

Top food allergens include? ____________________________________

What are milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish?

200

Percentage Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts label is based on a ______ calorie diet.

What is 2000 calories/day.

200

Increase ______ in the diet to avoid gas and form solid stools.

What is fiber?

200

When children drink soft drinks instead of milk, they are at risk for developing a(n) ________ deficiency.

What is a calcium deficiency?

200

__________ Americans are at greater risk for hypertension, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, and therefore cardiovascular disease.

What are African Americans?

200

Orthodox Jews do not eat which type of meat? ______

What are pork and pork products?
300

The RDA for Vitamin C is __mg for Men, __mg for Women, and __mg for Smokers

What is 90mg, 65mg, and 125mg.

300

Fatty acids are called “essential” because? _______________________________

What is the body cannot make them?

300

Foods that are choking hazards for children include _____________________________________.

What are grapes, nuts, raw carrot coins, round candy, and hot dogs cut in circles?

300

______ syndrome can cause a sudden shift from the catabolic.

What is refeeding syndrome?

300

Pica is related to and can cause a(n) ______ deficiency.

What is an iron deficiency?

400

What is the recommended amount of water a person should consume daily?

What is Eight, 8oz Glasses of Water OR 30 to 35mL/kg/day.

400

Some starchy vegetables include?

What are corn, green peas, yams, potatoes.

400

__________ consumption during pregnancy is dangerous and considered a teratogen.

What is alcohol?

400

Consuming milk with meals may lessen symptoms of __________ ___________.

What is lactose intolerance?

400

Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and hypertension are all complications of _________.

What is obesity?

500

The RDA for Iron is __ mg for Men and POST Menopausal Women, and __ mg for PRE Menopausal Women.

What is 8mg, 18mg.

500

Calories per gram for macronutrients: 

Carbohydrates: ___ cals/g 

Protein: ___ cals/g 

Fat: ___ cals/g 

Alcohol: ___ cals/g 

What are 4 cal/g, 4 cal/g, 9 cal/g, and 7 cal/g.

500

An infant’s birth weight should _______ by 4-6 months and should _______ by 12 months.

What are double and triple?

500

Food _______________ makes foods have improved characteristics, come from stronger, weather-resistant crops, and have a longer shelf life.

What is food biotechnology?

500

If a client has problems with chewing, their diet should be changed to be ____________ __________.

What is a mechanically altered diet?