Get Fit Stay Well Ch. 7

1) Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are known as

2) A poor diet contributes to heart disease, breast cancer, obesity, and

3) Jenna and Daria both want to splurge on a restaurant for dinner tonight. Which meal would be their healthiest choice to eat?

4) College students typically come to school with preexisting preferences based on insufficient nutritional knowledge. A common example of these preferences would include

5) Which of the following food choices would be considered the least healthy in terms of fat content?

6) A measure of the amount of chemical energy that a food provides is known as

7) People under stress often

8) Essential nutrients

9) Which nutrient makes up antibodies that protect us from disease, assists with building and repair of bone and skin, and helps to transport oxygen?

10) Substances that form the major structural components of the body are known as

11) Subunits of protein molecules are known as

12) Of the 20 different types of amino acids, ________ are considered essential.

13) Which of the following would be considered a complete protein source?

14) Proteins from plant sources

15) The daily protein requirement for an elite athlete is approximately

16) John is a healthy 20-year-old college student. He weighs 160 lbs and jogs at a moderate pace 3 days per week for 20 minutes. Based on this information, approximately how many grams of protein does he need daily?

17) A good source of complex carbohydrate includes

18) Simple carbohydrates primarily provide

19) Which of these is the best source of soluble fiber?

20) Starches and other complex carbohydrates are also called

21) Which of the following types of fiber is associated with lowering cholesterol?

22) The glycemic index is a measure of the rate at which foods

23) The fatty acids in most foods and in the body occur in the form of

24) Fats that are solid at room temperature are

25) When hydrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated oil to cause more complete saturation, it produces

26) An oil high in monounsaturated fatty acid is

27) Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites.

28) Which of the following is high in trans fats?

29) The current USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website

30) The most common steroid in the body is

31) The "bad cholesterol," which leads to plaque deposits in blood vessels, is known as

32) HDL cholesterol

33) Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?

34) Organic compounds that we need in tiny amounts to promote growth and help maintain health are known as

35) Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

36) A vitamin that increases the absorption of calcium is

37) A vitamin that is important in maintaining vision is

38) A vitamin that aids blood clotting is

39) Deficiency of what vitamin causes rickets in children?

40) A deficiency of what vitamin is linked to development of fibrocystic breast disease?

41) People with low vitamin intakes tend to not eat enough

42) Micronutrients that enable our nerves to transmit impulses are known as

43) Another name for macrominerals is

44) Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?

45) The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for sodium is

46) A disease associated with low calcium intake is known as

47) The condition in which the body fails to produce enough hemoglobin in the blood is termed

48) This mineral is a component of thyroid hormone; deficiency leads to goiter.

49) Which mineral is a component of hemoglobin?

50) Which mineral helps regulate pH balance?

51) Which mineral assists with the breakdown of glucose?

52) Dehydration can result in a deficiency of this mineral, which can cause paralysis and can actually stop the heart.

53) Anemia results in

54) Humans are made up of approximately ________% water.

55) Water is used in the body to

56) Excess hydration, or water intoxication, is clinically known as

57) The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for fiber is ________ grams per day.

58) The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for cholesterol is

59) One of the most important variables in determining a person's caloric needs is

60) The Harvard Medical School pyramid recommends minimizing the consumption of

61) Compared to refined foods, whole foods

62) Foods that typically make you feel full and keep you satisfied longer

63) Oxygen derivatives that can cause the body damage are known as

64) The best sources of energy during exercise are

65) Jan is an endurance athlete. Due to her activity level, she needs more calories than the average female. For her to perform at her peak, it is recommended that the majority of her calories come from

66) Excessive protein should be avoided during a pre-game or pre-workout meal because it