HLTH 1100 Chapter 9

In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake?

A healthy diet should

Foods that contain mainly fat and/or sugar and have little or no nutritional value, such as ice cream and soda, are said to consist of

What percentage of a person's body weight is water?

High-fiber diets can help decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT

The mineral necessary for the regulation of blood and body fluids is

A vegetarian who eats dairy products and eggs is called a

The safest way to thaw frozen foods is

The average American consumes more than half their calories from junk food.

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by feeling tired and run down.

Which of the following best describes appetite?

Which of the following is true about calories?

Which type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?

What is the difference between a portion and a serving?

Nutrients are

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense?

Which of the following is NOT true about fiber?

Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?

The complex carbohydrate form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles is

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon?

All of the following are good sources of complex carbohydrates EXCEPT

The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include

When liquid oils are hydrogenated,

Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are

The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is

The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss.

Which of the following could be included in a vegan diet?

To ensure safety, leftovers that have been properly wrapped and refrigerated should be eaten within

An increase in the spread of food-borne illness could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

According to the criteria set by the USDA, which of the following would be the most appropriate label for an apple grown without insecticides, chemical fertilizers, or hormones?

The science that studies food and nourishment, including food composition and the physiological effects of food on the body is

What proportion of people avoid something in their diet because they think they are allergic to it?

Common food allergens include all of the following EXCEPT

Individuals need more protein if they are pregnant, fighting off a serious infection, or recovering from surgery or burns.

Many processed foods contain high amounts of sugar.

Fats should make up less than 10% of daily calories consumed.

Simple sugars provide short-term energy.

Eating yogurt is a scientifically proven method to benefit from probiotics' ability to optimize the bacterial environment in the intestines.

Antioxidants have been scientifically proven to slow the aging process.

Food allergy and food intolerance mean the same thing.