Test Bank for Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies,
16th Edition, Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney, Leonard
Piché
What is Nutrition? - ANSWER The study of how food nourishes the body and
human behavior related to food.
Describe how nutrion and lifestyle choices affect longterm health? - ANSWER
Having a healthy diet can reduce risk of getting chronic illness and you are more
likely to be healthy longer.
What are the six basic nutrients? - ANSWER Protein, Water, Carb, Lipids (fats),
Vitamins and Minerals.
What does organic mean? - ANSWER any nutrient that contains carbon.
which nutrients are organic? - ANSWER All the basics except for minerals and
water.
Which nutrients are the energy yielding nutrients? - ANSWER carbs fats and
protein
What is a calorie - ANSWER a measurement of energy measured in kilcalories
(kcal)
How many kcals per gram are in each type of nutrient - ANSWER carbs 4 protein 4
fats 9
Is alcohol considered a nutrient? - ANSWER No it is a toxin
What is meant by essential nutrient? - ANSWER It is nutrients that your body does
not make or does not make enough of but you must get them in your diet to avoid
deficiencies.
What are pros and cons of eating a less healthy diet and taking vitamins every day?
- ANSWER vitamins and minerals from whole foods absorbed best; eating
provides physical psychological and social comfort and some foods lower chance of
getting diseases.
What are Phytochemicals? - ANSWER they are substances from plants
(fruit/veggies) that are 'biologically active' compounds that decrease risk of disease.
What is the scientific method and why is it used in nutrition? - ANSWER It is the
method scientist use to answer questions. In nutrition it helps us to expose quackery.
, What is nutrition quackery? - ANSWER It's promotion treatments services ect. to
improve health without proof of viability.
What are some red flags of quackery? - ANSWER too good to be true; authority
not cited; tell you that the medical industry doesn't want you to know; fake
credentials; testimonials; unpublished studies....
Where are the best sources for nutritional info? - ANSWER american dietetic
association; dietitian; nutritionist; registered dietitian...
What factors affect the choices we make about food? - ANSWER availability, cost,
habit, weight, emotional comfort, personal preference....
what are the five characteristics of a nutritious diet? - ANSWER Variety,
moderation, calorie control, balance and adequacy.
Adequacy - ANSWER provides all essential nutrients, fiver and energy in
necessary amounts. (anemia)
balance - ANSWER provides enough but not too much of every nutrient. (vitamin
or mineral jags)
calorie control - ANSWER control of energy intake
Moderation - ANSWER nothing in excess (good and bad)
Variety - ANSWER wide selection of food (fish and mercury)
What are DRI's - ANSWER dietary reference intakes. a set of four lists of values
for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy ppl.
What are the major goals of the DRIs - ANSWER appropriate nutrient intakes to
promote health and prevent chronic disease.
What are RDAs - ANSWER Recommended Dietary Allowance; nutrient intake
goals for individuals; the average daily nutrient intake levels that meets the needs of
nearly all healthy ppl (97%) in a particular life stage and gender group. set about
20% higher than what an average person needs.
What are AIs - ANSWER Adequate intakes; nutrient intake goals for individuals;
the recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on intakes of healthy
people in a particular life stage and gender group **assumed to accurate**
What are the differences btw RDAs and AIs - ANSWER RDAs are rock solid and
AI are unstable not completely accurate.
fIn what situations are the RDAs AIs adjusted? - ANSWER Illness, smoking,
vegetarian...
16th Edition, Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney, Leonard
Piché
What is Nutrition? - ANSWER The study of how food nourishes the body and
human behavior related to food.
Describe how nutrion and lifestyle choices affect longterm health? - ANSWER
Having a healthy diet can reduce risk of getting chronic illness and you are more
likely to be healthy longer.
What are the six basic nutrients? - ANSWER Protein, Water, Carb, Lipids (fats),
Vitamins and Minerals.
What does organic mean? - ANSWER any nutrient that contains carbon.
which nutrients are organic? - ANSWER All the basics except for minerals and
water.
Which nutrients are the energy yielding nutrients? - ANSWER carbs fats and
protein
What is a calorie - ANSWER a measurement of energy measured in kilcalories
(kcal)
How many kcals per gram are in each type of nutrient - ANSWER carbs 4 protein 4
fats 9
Is alcohol considered a nutrient? - ANSWER No it is a toxin
What is meant by essential nutrient? - ANSWER It is nutrients that your body does
not make or does not make enough of but you must get them in your diet to avoid
deficiencies.
What are pros and cons of eating a less healthy diet and taking vitamins every day?
- ANSWER vitamins and minerals from whole foods absorbed best; eating
provides physical psychological and social comfort and some foods lower chance of
getting diseases.
What are Phytochemicals? - ANSWER they are substances from plants
(fruit/veggies) that are 'biologically active' compounds that decrease risk of disease.
What is the scientific method and why is it used in nutrition? - ANSWER It is the
method scientist use to answer questions. In nutrition it helps us to expose quackery.
, What is nutrition quackery? - ANSWER It's promotion treatments services ect. to
improve health without proof of viability.
What are some red flags of quackery? - ANSWER too good to be true; authority
not cited; tell you that the medical industry doesn't want you to know; fake
credentials; testimonials; unpublished studies....
Where are the best sources for nutritional info? - ANSWER american dietetic
association; dietitian; nutritionist; registered dietitian...
What factors affect the choices we make about food? - ANSWER availability, cost,
habit, weight, emotional comfort, personal preference....
what are the five characteristics of a nutritious diet? - ANSWER Variety,
moderation, calorie control, balance and adequacy.
Adequacy - ANSWER provides all essential nutrients, fiver and energy in
necessary amounts. (anemia)
balance - ANSWER provides enough but not too much of every nutrient. (vitamin
or mineral jags)
calorie control - ANSWER control of energy intake
Moderation - ANSWER nothing in excess (good and bad)
Variety - ANSWER wide selection of food (fish and mercury)
What are DRI's - ANSWER dietary reference intakes. a set of four lists of values
for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy ppl.
What are the major goals of the DRIs - ANSWER appropriate nutrient intakes to
promote health and prevent chronic disease.
What are RDAs - ANSWER Recommended Dietary Allowance; nutrient intake
goals for individuals; the average daily nutrient intake levels that meets the needs of
nearly all healthy ppl (97%) in a particular life stage and gender group. set about
20% higher than what an average person needs.
What are AIs - ANSWER Adequate intakes; nutrient intake goals for individuals;
the recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on intakes of healthy
people in a particular life stage and gender group **assumed to accurate**
What are the differences btw RDAs and AIs - ANSWER RDAs are rock solid and
AI are unstable not completely accurate.
fIn what situations are the RDAs AIs adjusted? - ANSWER Illness, smoking,
vegetarian...
