Food and Health

Question 1

Define the two types of carbohydrates important to proper nutrition and name two foods where they can be found for each.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Simple carbohydrates are sugars that are digested quickly; they are found in fruit and table sugar. Complex carbohydrates are starches and fiber-rich carbohydrates that digest more slowly; they are found in oatmeal and brown rice.

Question 2

What steps should vegetarians take to ensure they get proper levels of protein?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Vegetarians should eat a variety of protein-rich foods, such as beans, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds, soy, eggs, and dairy products if included in their diet. Combining complementary proteins, such as beans with rice or peanut butter with whole-grain bread, helps provide all essential amino acids. They should also eat enough total calories and monitor nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12.

Question 3

The basal metabolic rate measures the rate at which a person's body burns food and nutrient __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

at rest

Question 4

Protein can be found in both animals and vegetables.

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Question 5

Approximate the BMR for a 180-lb, sedentary man over a 24-hour period. Formula: 1 calorie per hour for every kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight Sedentary: Add 200 calories per day

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Approximately 2,164 calories per 24 hours.

Question 6

Which of the following basic nutrients does NOT contain any calories?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water

Question 7

List 5 types of food that should be consumed daily in a healthy diet. Give an example of each type.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1. Fruits—for example, an apple. 2. Vegetables—for example, broccoli. 3. Grains—for example, oatmeal or whole-grain bread. 4. Protein foods—for example, beans, fish, or chicken. 5. Dairy or fortified alternatives—for example, milk or fortified soy milk.

Question 8

Consider the nutrition label that is found on food products. Do you believe it provides relevant information to a potential consumer? Why or why not?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Yes, because it lists serving size, calories, and key nutrients, helping consumers make informed dietary choices.

Question 9

Excess nutrients can be just as detrimental to a person's health as nutrient deficiencies.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Define the terms adequate intake and tolerable upper intake level.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Adequate Intake (AI) is the recommended average daily intake observed in healthy populations; Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects.

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