16 Questions
What is the primary focus of the science of nutrition?
Exploring the relationship between food and diseases
Which factor is predicted to affect 80% of people over 50?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
According to the text, what is the #1 cause of death in the US as of 2016?
Poor diets
What is projected to happen to 1/3 of the population by 2030, according to the text?
Become overweight
Which type of activity is NOT listed as one of the four biological drives?
Strength Training
What is described as happening at the cellular level in relation to nutrition?
Disease initiation/propagation
What is the primary role of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
Setting national health goals and objectives
What are the two categories of nutrients based on the presence of carbon atoms?
Organic and Inorganic
Which macronutrient is listed as the primary fuel source for the body, especially for neurologic functioning and physical exercise?
Carbohydrates
How is energy measured in food?
Calories
What is the calorie content per gram of lipids (fats)?
9 kcal/g
Which vitamin category includes A, D, E, and K?
Fat-soluble vitamins
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?
~79%
Which substance is largely insoluble in water?
Lipids
What is the approximate percentage of water in our body?
~55-65%
What is the primary function of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?
Setting national health goals and objectives
Prepare for your NUTR&101 exam with a review of key topics from chapters 1, 2, 3, and 12. This quiz covers the science of nutrition, linking food to health, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, biological drives like sleep and hunger, and the impact of nutrition on our lives.
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