Nutrition 101 Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 12 Review

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Become overweight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of activity is NOT listed as one of the four biological drives?

<p>Strength Training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as happening at the cellular level in relation to nutrition?

<p>Disease initiation/propagation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?

<p>Setting national health goals and objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two categories of nutrients based on the presence of carbon atoms?

<p>Organic and Inorganic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient is listed as the primary fuel source for the body, especially for neurologic functioning and physical exercise?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is energy measured in food?

<p>Calories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the calorie content per gram of lipids (fats)?

<p>9 kcal/g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin category includes A, D, E, and K?

<p>Fat-soluble vitamins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>~79% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is largely insoluble in water?

<p>Lipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of water in our body?

<p>~55-65% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)?

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