Unit 13 FNDH Questions with Complete Solutions

Unit 13 FNDH Questions with Complete Solutions Undernutrition is almost unheard of in the US. True False - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Right! Good job! "Although not as prevalent in America as it is in developing countries, undernutrition is not uncommon and affects many subpopulations, including the elderly, those with certain diseases, and those in poverty" (Zimmerman & Snow, 2012). Healing ability is affected by nutritional status. True False - CORRECT ANSWERS True. Right! Good job! "With all wounds, from a paper cut to major surgery, the body must heal itself. Healing is facilitated through proper nutrition," (Zimmerman & Snow, 2012). Which of the following is NOT true about why dietary guidelines are necessary? a. They allow the government to interfere in our personal choices. b. It provides guidance for individuals who desire optimal nutritional status. c. They provide guidance for organizations and those in the health care field for menu planning and dietary recommendations. d. They aid public health officials in combating the obesity epidemic. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. They allow the government to interfere in our personal choices. Right! Good job! Check out the section "Why Are Guidelines Needed?" in Zimmerman & Snow, 2012 Which of the following factors influence our food choices? [mark all correct answers] a. the food industry b. our genetics c. our income d. our religion - CORRECT ANSWERS a. the food industry b. our genetics c. our income d. our religion Right! Good job! Check out "Helping People Make Healthy Choices" section in Zimmerman & Snow, 2012. The effects of an inadequate diet in childhood are immediately apparent. True False - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Right! Good job! "From birth to adulthood, nutrients fuel proper growth and function of all body cells, tissue, and systems. Without proper amounts of nutrients, growth and development are stunted. Some nutrient deficiencies manifest right away, but sometimes the effects of undernutrition aren't seen until later in life," (Zimmerman & Snow, 2012) Having a diet made of many food groups is known as a __________ diet. - CORRECT ANSWERS Varied. Right! Good job! A varied diet includes foods from all food groups and also varies the types of foods chosen within each food group. This is important because no one food contains all the nutrients you need. Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as __________. - CORRECT ANSWERS Moderation. Right! Good job! Even healthy foods can be unhealthy when consumed in excess. Eating moderate portions of all foods is an important component of a healthy diet. Eating a balanced diet based on plant foods and incorporating regular physical activity... a. ...will prevent chronic disease. b. ...will reduce the likelihood of developing chronic disease. c. ...will cure chronic diseases already underway. d. ...will help you achieve a perfect body weight. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. ...will reduce the likelihood of developing chronic disease. Right! Good job! There are no guarantees in life. A healthy diet can only delay the onset of chronic disease, not necessarily prevent or cure it altogether. However, a healthy diet can mean the difference between Type 2 Diabetes starting in the teens + kidney failure by age 40 or Type 2 Diabetes not developing in a pre-disposed person until age 70. Which of the following would NOT be a good guideline for a healthy diet plan? a. Incorporate regular physical activity b. Consume foods containing unsaturated fatty acids regularly c. Include vegetables, fruits, and grains as the mainstay of one's diet d. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates Right! Good job! Avoiding all carbohydrates would not be a diet that is balanced nor varied. Carbohydrate-rich foods such as legumes and whole grains are still an important part of a healthy diet. 1. any condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS b. malnutrition 2. deficient energy and/or nutrients. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. undernutrition 3. excess energy and/or nutrients. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. overnutrition It is possible to tell if someone eats a healthy diet just by looking at them. True False - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Right! Good job! It is possible to be obese and malnourished, it is possible to be of normal weight yet overnourished in some nutrients and undernourished in others. Normal weight does not mean a person eats a healthy diet. Being overweight doesn't indicate a person eats a poor diet. It is possible to be overweight or obese and still suffer from food insecurity. Nutrient dense refers to foods that a. carry the USDA nutrition labeling. b. are higher in weight relative to volume. c. provide more nutrients relative to its calories. d. contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. provide more nutrients relative to its calories. Right! Good job! Nutrient dense foods contribute to overall health (generally through their nutrient content), have little or no added fats, sodium, and sugar. A refined (not whole) grain is another sign of a food that is not nutrient-dense. Minimally processed foods are also more likely to be nutrient-dense. snickers bar - CORRECT ANSWERS empty calorie food avocado - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrient dense food whole wheat bread - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrient dense food greek yogurt/ plain - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrient dense food Doritos chips - CORRECT ANSWERS empty calorie food ice cream - CORRECT ANSWERS empty calorie food almonds - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrient dense food soda - CORRECT ANSWERS empty calorie food 1. a food that provides lots of nutrients relative to the amount of calories. - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrient dense food 2. foods that contribute energy but lack protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. - CORRECT ANSWERS empty calorie food 3. foods that contain many calories in a small amount of food. - CORRECT ANSWERS energy dense food 4. a "prescribed" eating plan that controls what, when, & how much you eat with a specific end goal in mind - CORRECT ANSWERS dieting