Linking Food and Health
Which of the following % of energy intake from fat falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 55%
b. 25%
A claim such as "low carb" or "heart healthy" might cause an individual to think that a food is better for them than it really is. This is an example of what?
Health Halo
The liver makes it and the gallbladder stores it. What digestive fluid helps with the emulsification of fats?
Bile
Name two water-soluble vitamins
vitamin C and the B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12)
Yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi are examples of what type of food that contain beneficial live bacteria?
Probiotic (fermented) foods
Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
Fat
This is the psychological desire to eat that is influenced by society, culture, smells, etc.
Appetite
Whereas water-soluble nutrients are absorbed into the portal vein, fat-soluble nutrients must enter the bloodstream by what type of vessel?
Lymphatic Vessels
Overconsumption of which of the following nutrients has the greatest potential for toxicity: vitamin D, vitamin C, Vitamin B6?
vitamin D
Which fat-soluble vitamin is essential for vision? Without enough of this vitamin, you might become nightblind.
Vitamin A
Right ahead of cancer, what is the #1 leading cause of death in the United States?
Hint: It's linked to nutrition.
Heart Disease
The DGA recommends limiting these two nutrients to less than 10% of the total energy in our diets.
Added Sugars and Saturated Fats
Hypothalamus
NSF and USP are examples of organizations that provide what service?
Third-Party Supplement Testing
Where did I attend graduate school?
Purdue University
What Dietary Reference Intake is defined as the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group?
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
What is the name of the diet that is often recommended for individuals with high blood pressure? This diet reduces sodium intake while increasing fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake.
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
Semaglutides contain what receptor agonist hormone?
GLP-1
What form of iron is absorbed the most efficiently?
Heme iron (from animals)
When chyme is moving from the stomach to the small intestine, it has a very low pH (high acidity). To help neutralize this the body secretes bicarbonate from what organ?
Pancreas
If a piece of food contains 10 g fat, 10 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein, how many total calories does it contain?
170 kcal
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for adults according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
<2,300 mg
What disorder interferes with normal colon function, can be caused by stress, includes abdominal cramps and bloating, and is more common in women than in men?
What are three of the top 10 sources of sodium in the General U.S. Population?
Breads, Pizza, Sandwiches, Cold Cuts, Soups, Burritos/Tacos, Chips (and other savory snacks), Chicken, Cheese, Eggs/Omelets
What were my two undergraduate majors?
Neuroscience and exercise science