GENERAL NUTRITION Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

QUIZ 1 - BRAND AND GENERIC EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024.

Which fat is considered healthful? unsaturated Which vitamin is the sunshine vitamin? Vitamin C Which characterisitic must a food have to receive the "Natural" label by the FDA? no artificial ingredients Which is a strategy of product marketing? Which food is considered a healthy snack? carrots and salsa A person with a BMI of 30 is considered to be>> obese If a woman exercises 25 minutes each day, which is true, according to the physical ac...

Nutrition Facts It is in bold print to show show that the information on this label meets the government-mandated standards. Serving Size It tells you the size portion of the nutrition label describes. The portions are shown in cups as well as grams. Servings Per Container It helps you realize when you may be about to be a victim of portion distortion. Calories The Nutrition Facts label gives the overall calories per serving. 100 calories for two different foods doesn't...

The 2006 revised PATRIOT Act required that products containing _________ be kept "behind the counter," and buyers must show identification and sign for their purchase. pseudoephedrine Which of the following statements is true of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994? It redefined dietary supplements to include a variety of substances such as herbs, amino acids, and concentrates and extracts of herbs. SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is a dietary suppleme...

The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving Answer: A, B, E The nurse is caring for an older adult with Alzheimer disease and a secondary diagnosis of malnutrition. Which neurologic functions affect the patient's ability to rec...

Thomas, a 10-month old, was brought in by his father. Thomas seems to be in pain every time someone touches his arms or legs. Upon examination, it's determined that his legs seem to bow out more than normal, and there are bumps around his rib cage. After a review of his blood work it appears that Thomas has a severe Vitamin D deficiency. Given his age, Thomas may have the deficiency disease known as ________. a. Rickets b. Scurvy c. Osteomalacia d. Goiter a. Rickets Amaya, a 12-year...

which of the following is not a risk factor for drug-nutrient interactions? B A. age B. Heredity C. renal failure D. typical dietary intake what is sometimes used as a salt substitute in sodium restricted diets? B A. Calcium B. K (potassium) C. Vit C D. Chloride A drug can alter food and nutrient intake. For example, a drug that lowers serum cholesterol, binds fat-soluble vitamins, and bile salts. This means that: D A. There is no effect on nutrient status B. Nutrient s...

If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein and 16 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Carb: 22 x 4 = 88 Pro: 2 x 4 = 8 Fat: 16 x 9 =144 88 + 8 + 144 = 240 calories There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body processes. Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an example of how you experience each in your life. Sensory, Co...

Which of the following is required on the Nutrition Facts label? a. The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is an RDA b. The serving size c. Total calories from vitamin D per serving d. Percent DV for protein b. The serving size An adult who follows a 2000-kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern should consume ______ ounce-equivalents from the Protein Foods group per day. 5.5 Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are c...

Which of the following is most likely to indicate that a diet book is reliable? it suggests that a particular nutrient or food group is key to wt. reduction True or False: Behavior modification shows promise as a method for weight control. True Which of the following statements about nutrition advice is true? the best way to determine whether an individual can offer reliable nutrition advice is to examine his or her creds This form of CAM believes that body parts correspo...