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What is the primary focus of the science of nutrition?
What is the primary focus of the science of nutrition?
- Analyzing the effects of physical activity on lifespan
- Investigating the benefits of procreation on wellness
- Studying the impact of sleep on overall health
- Exploring the relationship between food and diseases (correct)
Which factor is predicted to affect 80% of people over 50?
Which factor is predicted to affect 80% of people over 50?
- Neurodegenerative disease
- High blood pressure
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (correct)
- Metabolic diseases
According to the text, what is the #1 cause of death in the US as of 2016?
According to the text, what is the #1 cause of death in the US as of 2016?
- Poor diets (correct)
- Metabolic diseases
- Neurodegenerative disease
- Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular disease
What is projected to happen to 1/3 of the population by 2030, according to the text?
What is projected to happen to 1/3 of the population by 2030, according to the text?
Which type of activity is NOT listed as one of the four biological drives?
Which type of activity is NOT listed as one of the four biological drives?
What is described as happening at the cellular level in relation to nutrition?
What is described as happening at the cellular level in relation to nutrition?
What is the primary role of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
What is the primary role of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
What are the two categories of nutrients based on the presence of carbon atoms?
What are the two categories of nutrients based on the presence of carbon atoms?
Which macronutrient is listed as the primary fuel source for the body, especially for neurologic functioning and physical exercise?
Which macronutrient is listed as the primary fuel source for the body, especially for neurologic functioning and physical exercise?
How is energy measured in food?
How is energy measured in food?
What is the calorie content per gram of lipids (fats)?
What is the calorie content per gram of lipids (fats)?
Which vitamin category includes A, D, E, and K?
Which vitamin category includes A, D, E, and K?
What percentage of the total calories in a slice of bread came from carbohydrates if it contained 12 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and 0.5 grams of lipids?
What percentage of the total calories in a slice of bread came from carbohydrates if it contained 12 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and 0.5 grams of lipids?
Which substance is largely insoluble in water?
Which substance is largely insoluble in water?
What is the approximate percentage of water in our body?
What is the approximate percentage of water in our body?
What is the primary function of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
What is the primary function of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
