NR 228-Nutrition Exam 1
Food preference - - correct answer Those *foods we choose to eat when all
foods are available at the same time and in the same quantity*. Determined by
genetic and environmental effects.
Food choice - - correct answer This concerns the specific foods that are
*convenient* to choose when we are actually ready to eat; rarely are all our
preferred foods available at the same time to satisfy our preferences. These are
restricted by convenience.
Food liking - - correct answer Considers what food we *really like to eat*. We
may want to eat foods that enhance our health, but we like to eat chocolate cake.
What affects someone's food preference? - - correct answer 1. Genetic
Determinants (ex. liking for salts or sweets)
2. Environmental influences
3. Media influences
Hunger - - correct answer The inability to access enough food to feel nourished
and satisfied.
Variety - - correct answer One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations.
This involves eating food from all food groups and subgroups.
Proportionality - - correct answer One of the four themes of MyPlate
recommendations. It involves eating more of some foods (fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products) and less of others (foods high in
saturated or trans fats, added sugars, cholesterol salt, and alcohol).
Moderation - - correct answer One of the four themes of MyPlate
recommendations. Choose types of foods that limit intake of saturated or trans
fats, added sugars, cholesterol, salt, and alcohol.
Activity - - correct answer One of the four themes of MyPlate recommendations.
Be physically active every day.
Syndrome X - - correct answer Also known as "metabolic syndrome" is a group of
heart disease risk factors including *abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, high
blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels*
, NR 228-Nutrition Exam 1
Healing foods pyramid - - correct answer The ___________ ________
__________ emphasizes foods with restorative benefits and/or essential
nutrients in natural forms. The core of dietary intake is primarily plant-based
foods, with small amounts of animal foods. the "healing" aspect of this also
applies to the production of the food supply.
Experimental study - - correct answer Type of research. Consists of an
*experimental group* receiving treatment (or dietary change) and a *control
group* receiving no treatment (no dietary change); differences, if any, are then
noted. called clinical or laboratory study.
Case study - - correct answer Type of research. analyzes an *individual case* of a
disease or health difference to determine how factors may influence health; a
naturalistic study because no manipulation of dietary intake or behavior occurs.
Epidemiologic study - - correct answer Type of research. *Studies populations*;
tracks the occurrence of health or disease processes among populations; may use
historical data, surveys, and/or medical records to determine possible factors
influencing the health of a group of people.
Irradiation - - correct answer A procedure by which *food is exposed to
radiation* that destroys microorganisms, insect growth, and parasites that could
spoil food or cause illness. This food preservation technology results in an
increase of international and domestic food trade. These foods may have a
*longer shelf life*
Glycogen - - correct answer Carbohydrate energy stored in the liver and in the
muscles.
Glycogenolysis - - correct answer Process when glycogen stored in the liver and
muscle tissue is converted back to glucose.
Gluconeogenesis - - correct answer The process of producing glucose from fat.
Ketone bodies - - correct answer Created when fatty acids are broken down for
energy when sufficient carbohydrates are unavailable.
Insulin - - correct answer A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of
Langerhans, lowers blood glucose levels by enhancing the conversion of excess
glucose to glycogen through glycogenesis or to fat stored in adipose tissue. It also
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