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What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - -Hunger: the internal drive
to find and eat food; related to negative sensations caused by lack of food
Appetite: external drive that encourages us to find and eat food; related to
pleasurable sensations involved with eating food we enjoy
-List two examples of Cognitive external forces that can influence eating habits - -
Habits, comfort foods, advertising, social factors, nutritional value
-Internal drive to find and eat food, often experienced as a negative sensation - -
Hunger
-Vitamins are considered both: - -Micronutrients and organic
-Nutrients needed in large amounts in the body - -Macronutrient
-If a fudge brownie has 14 grams of carbs, 2 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat,
how many calories are in the brownie? - -14 x 4 = 56
2x4=8
9 x 9 = 81
56 + 8 + 81 = 145
-The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories
daily. You should not consume any more than 65% of your calories from carbs.
How many grams of carbs should you eat in a day? - -325 grams
2000 x 0.65 = 1300 calories
1300/4 = 325 grams of carb
-The state of ___________ nutrition can be achieved by eating a variety of foods
which provide all the essential nutrients - -Desirable
-Malnutrition can either be a nutritional state of ______ or _____ nutrition - -
Over, under
-An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional
assessment. Give a brief description of what A stands for: - -Anthropometrics:
measurements of body composition such as height and weight
, -According to MyPlate, what types of food should we increase in our diet? - -fruits,
vegetable, whole grains, low fat dairy
-Specific parts of the GI tract include: - -mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum
-Other organs that aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract - -
liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
-Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn - -Heartburn is a burning
sensation in the esophagus behind the sternum due to improper closing of a
sphincter that allows stomach acids to enter into the esophagus
-Name 2 sphincters discussed in module 2 and briefly describe their functions - -
Esophageal sphincter: prevents the contents of the stomach from re-entering the
esophagus
Pyloric sphincter: controls the release of chyme into the small intestines from the
stomach
-Define the role of enzymes in digestion; Are enzymes an example of mechanical
or chemical digestion? - -To breakdown of particles int smaller parts and readies
the nutrients for absorption; Enzymes are an example of chemical digestion
-Examples include sucrose and maltose - -Disaccharides
-Examples include fructose and galactose - -Monosaccharides
-Added to food for intestinal health - -Functional fiber
-Dissolves in the GI tract and provides satiety - -Soluble fiber
-Also called non fermentable fiber, not broken down by bacteria in the GI tract - -
Insoluble fiber
-Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar regulation?
a. Hormones are responsible for control
b. High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
c. Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
d. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen - -c. Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar
levels
-What is the function of glucagon? - -Glucagon is released from the pancreas. This
hormone converts liver glycogen to glucose and improves blood sugar to >70
mg/dL
-Name the food groups that vegans will include in their diet and those that they
avoid - -Vegans will consume plant foods only
, -The biological value of a protein is different in ________ vs plant sources - -
Animal
-________ sources are considered high quality or complete proteins - -Animal
-Plant sources are considered lower quality or ________ protein. - -Incomplete
-Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
a. Polyunsaturated fatty acids cause the greatest increase in LDL levels
b. A relationship has been found between a diet high in fat and cardiovascular
disease
c. Some fat is necessary in our diet
d. To lower blood cholesterol levels, choose foods made with unsaturated fats - -a.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids cause the greatest increase in LDL levels
-What are lipoproteins compromised of? - -Lipoproteins are lipids surrounded by
a shell of protein, phospholipids and cholesterol
-Define protein calorie malnutrition - -Inadequate intake of protein and calories
over a period of time which leads to muscle wasting and increased risk of infection
due to a compromised immune system
-Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a. The BMR is the minimal amount of calories used by the body in a fasting state
when resting
b. Males have a higher BMI than females
c. Pregnancy increases the BMR
d. Physical activity is a component of the BMR - -d. Physical activity is a
component of the BMR
-Define the term energy balance - -Energy intake being equal to energy expended
-Using the guidelines for BMI, someone with a BMI >31 would be considered: - -
Obese
-Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the amount of carbon dioxide
expired measures a person's energy expenditure using: - -Indirect calorimetry
-Calculate the EER for a male who is 20 years old, 5'11" tall, 155 lbs. with an active
lifestyle
Activity Level -- PA Men -- PA Women
1. Sedentary (no exercise)-- 1.00 -- 1.00
2. Low activity (exercise the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4 mph --
1.11 -- 1.12
3. Active (exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day -- 1.25 -- 1.27
4. Very active (exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day) -- 1.48 -- 1.45 -
-Males EER = 662 - (9.53 x AGE) + PA((15.91 x WT(in kg) + (539.6 x HT))
Update/277 Questions with 100%
Correct and Detailed Answers/
Rated A+
What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - -Hunger: the internal drive
to find and eat food; related to negative sensations caused by lack of food
Appetite: external drive that encourages us to find and eat food; related to
pleasurable sensations involved with eating food we enjoy
-List two examples of Cognitive external forces that can influence eating habits - -
Habits, comfort foods, advertising, social factors, nutritional value
-Internal drive to find and eat food, often experienced as a negative sensation - -
Hunger
-Vitamins are considered both: - -Micronutrients and organic
-Nutrients needed in large amounts in the body - -Macronutrient
-If a fudge brownie has 14 grams of carbs, 2 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat,
how many calories are in the brownie? - -14 x 4 = 56
2x4=8
9 x 9 = 81
56 + 8 + 81 = 145
-The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories
daily. You should not consume any more than 65% of your calories from carbs.
How many grams of carbs should you eat in a day? - -325 grams
2000 x 0.65 = 1300 calories
1300/4 = 325 grams of carb
-The state of ___________ nutrition can be achieved by eating a variety of foods
which provide all the essential nutrients - -Desirable
-Malnutrition can either be a nutritional state of ______ or _____ nutrition - -
Over, under
-An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional
assessment. Give a brief description of what A stands for: - -Anthropometrics:
measurements of body composition such as height and weight
, -According to MyPlate, what types of food should we increase in our diet? - -fruits,
vegetable, whole grains, low fat dairy
-Specific parts of the GI tract include: - -mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine and rectum
-Other organs that aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract - -
liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
-Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn - -Heartburn is a burning
sensation in the esophagus behind the sternum due to improper closing of a
sphincter that allows stomach acids to enter into the esophagus
-Name 2 sphincters discussed in module 2 and briefly describe their functions - -
Esophageal sphincter: prevents the contents of the stomach from re-entering the
esophagus
Pyloric sphincter: controls the release of chyme into the small intestines from the
stomach
-Define the role of enzymes in digestion; Are enzymes an example of mechanical
or chemical digestion? - -To breakdown of particles int smaller parts and readies
the nutrients for absorption; Enzymes are an example of chemical digestion
-Examples include sucrose and maltose - -Disaccharides
-Examples include fructose and galactose - -Monosaccharides
-Added to food for intestinal health - -Functional fiber
-Dissolves in the GI tract and provides satiety - -Soluble fiber
-Also called non fermentable fiber, not broken down by bacteria in the GI tract - -
Insoluble fiber
-Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood sugar regulation?
a. Hormones are responsible for control
b. High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
c. Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
d. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen - -c. Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar
levels
-What is the function of glucagon? - -Glucagon is released from the pancreas. This
hormone converts liver glycogen to glucose and improves blood sugar to >70
mg/dL
-Name the food groups that vegans will include in their diet and those that they
avoid - -Vegans will consume plant foods only
, -The biological value of a protein is different in ________ vs plant sources - -
Animal
-________ sources are considered high quality or complete proteins - -Animal
-Plant sources are considered lower quality or ________ protein. - -Incomplete
-Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
a. Polyunsaturated fatty acids cause the greatest increase in LDL levels
b. A relationship has been found between a diet high in fat and cardiovascular
disease
c. Some fat is necessary in our diet
d. To lower blood cholesterol levels, choose foods made with unsaturated fats - -a.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids cause the greatest increase in LDL levels
-What are lipoproteins compromised of? - -Lipoproteins are lipids surrounded by
a shell of protein, phospholipids and cholesterol
-Define protein calorie malnutrition - -Inadequate intake of protein and calories
over a period of time which leads to muscle wasting and increased risk of infection
due to a compromised immune system
-Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a. The BMR is the minimal amount of calories used by the body in a fasting state
when resting
b. Males have a higher BMI than females
c. Pregnancy increases the BMR
d. Physical activity is a component of the BMR - -d. Physical activity is a
component of the BMR
-Define the term energy balance - -Energy intake being equal to energy expended
-Using the guidelines for BMI, someone with a BMI >31 would be considered: - -
Obese
-Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the amount of carbon dioxide
expired measures a person's energy expenditure using: - -Indirect calorimetry
-Calculate the EER for a male who is 20 years old, 5'11" tall, 155 lbs. with an active
lifestyle
Activity Level -- PA Men -- PA Women
1. Sedentary (no exercise)-- 1.00 -- 1.00
2. Low activity (exercise the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4 mph --
1.11 -- 1.12
3. Active (exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day -- 1.25 -- 1.27
4. Very active (exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day) -- 1.48 -- 1.45 -
-Males EER = 662 - (9.53 x AGE) + PA((15.91 x WT(in kg) + (539.6 x HT))
