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Which of the following statements best describes the amount of energy in one kilocalorie? correct answers A kilocalorie is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius. Chemistry correct answers Studying nutrition means you must also have an...

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DHN Chapters 1-4 Exam 1

Which of the following statements best describes the amount of energy in one
kilocalorie? correct answers A kilocalorie is the amount of heat energy needed to raise
the temperature of 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius.

Chemistry correct answers Studying nutrition means you must also have an
understanding of chemistry, the study of the composition and characteristics of matter
and changes that occur to matter.

Cell correct answers The smallest living functional unit in an organism is called a(n)
cell.

Metabolism correct answers The making of proteins, generation of energy, and
disposal of waste are all chemical processes that in total are referred to as your
metabolism.

Phytochemicals correct answers Non-nutrient compounds that are made by plants and
may influence health are called phytochemicals.

Antioxidants correct answers Some nutrients function as antioxidants; these are
substances that protect other compounds from being damaged or destroyed by certain
environmental factors.

Macronutrient's correct answers Nutrients required in grams per day, Carboyhydrates,
Fats, Energy-yielding nutrient, and proteins

Micronutrients correct answers Nutrients required in milligrams or micrograms per day,
Vitamins, Minerals, Non-energy yielding nutrient

Many of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States are associated with
certain dietary practices. What are the top two leading causes of death in the United
States? correct answers Heart disease and cancer

Food Security correct answers Having access to food that keeps them healthy, and
being able to afford healthy foods.

Food insecurity correct answers Running out of necessary funds to afford healthy foods

Carbohydrates correct answers provides a source of energy

Vitamins correct answers regulates body processes

, Minerals correct answers regulates body processes

Water correct answers regulates body temperature and helps eliminate wastes

Proteins correct answers provides a source of energy and regulates body processes

Empty Calories correct answers A food or beverage that contributes excessive
amounts of unhealthy solid fat, added sugars, and/or alcohol to the diet is high in empty
calories.

Nurtient-dense foods correct answers A food or beverage that contains more key
beneficial nutrients in relation to its total calories is called a(n) nutrient-dense food.

Energy-dense correct answers The energy value of a food in relation to its total weight
defines how energy-dense a food is.

Undernutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for a woman and her
infant. Select all of the following statements that apply to undernutrition during
pregnancy. correct answers Undernutrition during pregnancy can lead to the birth of a
baby with breathing problems.

Undernutrition during pregnancy can lead to the birth of a high-birth-weight baby.

Undernutrition during pregnancy increases the mother's risk of dying during childbirth.

Undernutrition during pregnancy increases the mother's risk of giving birth too early.

Which of the following foods is naturally a source of phytochemicals? correct answers
Grapes

Which of the following statements is true? correct answers Nutrient deficiency diseases
develop when diets lack essential nutrients.

Biotechnology involves the use of living things to improve manufactured products.
correct answers True

According to some nutrition scientists, vitamin E is a key beneficial nutrient. correct
answers False

Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life? correct answers Water

Which of the following food-related practices is recommended because it can improve
the environment? correct answers Eating smaller food portions

Anecdote correct answers Report of personal experience

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