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Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT |
enzymes |
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the process by which foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called |
digestion |
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which of the following essential nutrients does not supply energy |
vitamins |
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Fat provides ________ calories per gram. |
9 |
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protein AND Carbohydrate provides ________ calories per gram. |
4 |
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which of the following statements about alcohol is true? |
it is not an essential nutrient |
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which of the following essential nutrients is most important in the formation of bones and muscles? |
proteins |
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of the 20 amino acids, how many are essential? |
9 |
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protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are. called… |
complete |
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Meats, fish, poultry, and eggs are sources of ___________ protein. |
complete |
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Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins. |
incomplete |
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which+of+the+following+will+help+supply+lupe+with+an+adequate+amount+of+protein |
all of these |
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the recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories |
10-35% |
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Which of the following is NOT a function of fats? |
They remove waste products |
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Most of the fats in food are in the form of |
triglycerides |
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The essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids, are both |
poly unsaturated |
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saturated fats are primarily |
found in animal food sources and solid at room temperature |
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Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following, EXCEPT |
fish |
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Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids? |
palm oil |
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hydrogenation |
Turns vegetable oils (unsaturated) into solids (saturated |
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A by-product of hydrogenation is |
trans fatty acids |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated? |
they tend to be higher in saturated fat |
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which of the following statements about trans fatty acids is true? |
all of the above |
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one source of omega 3 fatty acids is |
salmon |
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When reducing fat intake, the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of |
trans fatty acids |
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Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges set by the Food and |
10 percent of daily calories as protein, 65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 25 percent of daily calories as fat |
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When John doesn’t eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body’s need, where will his body get the needed carbohydrates? |
proteins |
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Which of the following is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate? |
starch |
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which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates? |
grains and legums |
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The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of |
glycogen |
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The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into |
white flour |
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refined grains |
tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains. |
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the consumption of whole grains has been linked to |
all of these |
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fiber can help |
do all of these |
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all of the following are good sources of viscous types of fiber except |
wheat bran |
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the primary function of a vitamin is |
regulate processes within cells |
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