Nutrition Unit 2025
A low-salt diet may be used for patients who have diabetes. - ansFalse
A modification of a normal diet for health reasons is called a _____ diet - anstherapeutic
Any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, rye, etc. is called a _____. - ansgrain
Certain combinations of incomplete proteins in one meal or snack make a complete protein. - ansTrue
Define each of the following terms:
a. Serving size: - ansBased on the amount of the food item that is typically eaten at one time.
Define each of the following terms:
b. Calories: - ansCalories refer to the total number of calories that come from all sources, including fat,
carbohydrates, protein, and alcohol, in one serving of food.
Define each of the following terms:
c. Calories from fat: - ansare not additional calories, but instead show how much of the total calorie count
comes from fat.
Define each of the following terms:
d. Daily value: - ansis the amount of key nutrients recommended per day for Americans 4 years of age or older.
The Percent Daily Value (%DV) is how much of a nutrient is in one serving of the food.
Describe saturated fats and list some foods that contain them. - ansSaturated fats are often solid at room
temperature and are sometimes referred to as solid fat. Animal products such as beef, poultry, eggs, whole
milk, full-fat cheese, and butter contain saturated fats. bacon, lard, lamb, cream, hydrogenated oils, stick
margarine, shortening, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, and whole milk are high in saturated fat.
,Describe trans fats and list some foods that contain them. - ansare also solid at room temperature and are
mainly formed from vegetable oils through a process called hydrogenation. many cakes, cookies, microwave
popcorn, and icings. small amounts in animal products, such as whole milk and milk products.
Describe who might need to follow the following therapeutic diets:
a. Low protein diet: - ansused for patients who have early stages of kidney failure.
Describe who might need to follow the following therapeutic diets:
b. Low-fat, low cholesterol diet: - ansused for patients who have heart disease.
Describe who might need to follow the following therapeutic diets:
c. Carbohydrate control diet: - ansused for patients who have diabetes.
Describe who might need to follow the following therapeutic diets:
d. High calorie diet: - ansused for patients who are underweight or who have cancer or cystic fibrosis.
Describe who might need to follow the following therapeutic diets:
e. Low calorie diet: - ansused for patients who are overweight.
Fiber is a nutrient. - ansFalse
How many servings of fruit should a person eat and what nutrients do they provide? - ansGirls- 14 to 18 yrs old
should have 1 ½ cups
Boys-14 to 18 yrs old should have 2 cups.
Important vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fiber.
How many servings of milk should a person consume in what nutrients do they provide? - ans3 Cups of milk.
calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
,How many servings of protein should a person eat in what nutrients do they provide? - ansgirls=5-ounce
boys=6 1/2-ounce
People who need 2,000 calories per day should eat 5 1/2 ounce. Iron, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin B-12 (and other
B-vitamins)
Most of the meat and poultry choices people make should be low-fat. - ansTrue
People should consume as much sugar and salt as they want. - ansFalse
People should eat a variety of which type of food? - ansFruits & Vegetables
People should usually select high-fat foods from the Dairy group. - ansFalse
Saturated fats are sometimes referred to as _______________. - anssolid fats
Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
a. Clear liquid diet: - ansmay be required before or after surgery and before specific medical procedures.
includes water, fruit juices without pulp, plain coffee and tea, fat-free broths, sodas, gelatin, fruit ice, popsicles,
and clear hard candy
Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
b. Full liquid diet: - ansmay be used before and after surgery, chewing or swallowing problems. includes milk,
all vegetable and fruit juices, yogurt, cooked pureed cereals, strained soups, pudding, ice cream (with no
chunks of fruit, candy, or syrups), sherbet, butter, margarine, cream, honey, and syrup.
Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
c. Soft diet: - ansmay be used before and after surgery, digestive issues, chewing or swallowing difficulties.
includes foods that are easy to chew and swallow. Foods may be softened by cooking and mashing them.
, Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
d. Bland diet: - ansmay be used for patients who have digestive problems. consists of foods that are mildly
seasoned, tender, and easily digested.
Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
e. Low residue diet: - anslimits fiber, may be used for patients who have digestive & rectal problems.
Summarize the following therapeutic diet and who might need to follow each diet:
f. Low sodium diet: - anslimits salt, may be used for patients who have heart disease, renal failure, liver disease,
& high blood pressure.
The body uses _____ to build, maintain, and repair cells. - ansProteins
The body's main source of energy are _____. - anscarbohydrates
The goal should be to get 100% DV on all the nutrients listed on the food label. - ansFalse
Too much saturated fat and trans fat can lead to heart disease. - ansTrue
Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body. - ansFalse
What are complete proteins and where are they found? - anscontain all the essential amino acids, "building
blocks," the body needs in order to use them.
Found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, Soybeans (tofu & edamame) & quinoa
What are complex carbohydrates and what foods can they be found in? - ansComplex carbohydrates are
digested more slowly because they are higher in fiber. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Complex
carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, pastas, cereals, and vegetables such as sweet potatoes,
