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Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?
Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?
Which of the following health problems are typically associated with untreated anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following health problems are typically associated with untreated anorexia nervosa?
Individuals with hypertension are told to decrease their intake of processed foods. This is because processed and prepared foods often contain high amounts of _________ and low amounts of potassium.
Individuals with hypertension are told to decrease their intake of processed foods. This is because processed and prepared foods often contain high amounts of _________ and low amounts of potassium.
sodium
Within the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the:
Within the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the:
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As you leave this class, which of the following dietary recommendations are important to incorporate into your daily diet practices?
As you leave this class, which of the following dietary recommendations are important to incorporate into your daily diet practices?
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Which of the following describes the water soluble vitamins B and C?
Which of the following describes the water soluble vitamins B and C?
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The fiber in oats, rice, bran, psyllium seeds, soy and some fruits consists mostly of ____ which has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits.
The fiber in oats, rice, bran, psyllium seeds, soy and some fruits consists mostly of ____ which has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits.
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The term "nutrition" refers to the science of how living organisms obtain and use _____ to support all the processes required for their existence.
The term "nutrition" refers to the science of how living organisms obtain and use _____ to support all the processes required for their existence.
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You are purchasing snacks for a party. You know that your trans fat intake should be as close to zero as possible. What ingredient would suggest to you that the snacks contain trans fat even though the Nutrition Facts Label states that there are 0 grams of trans fat in the product.
You are purchasing snacks for a party. You know that your trans fat intake should be as close to zero as possible. What ingredient would suggest to you that the snacks contain trans fat even though the Nutrition Facts Label states that there are 0 grams of trans fat in the product.
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It is desirable to have high levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in blood because this is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. What is the role of HDL?
It is desirable to have high levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in blood because this is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. What is the role of HDL?
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The USDA and the Partnership for Food Safety Education's "Fight Bac" program emphasizes four main food safety guidelines.
The USDA and the Partnership for Food Safety Education's "Fight Bac" program emphasizes four main food safety guidelines.
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The link between saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease is a point of research at this time. We do know that saturated fatty acids increase LDL levels which may contribute to heart disease. Based on current dietary recommendations for saturated fat intake, if an individual consumes 2700 calories, how many calories/grams of saturated would you recommend he/she consume?
The link between saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease is a point of research at this time. We do know that saturated fatty acids increase LDL levels which may contribute to heart disease. Based on current dietary recommendations for saturated fat intake, if an individual consumes 2700 calories, how many calories/grams of saturated would you recommend he/she consume?
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Study Notes
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
- Foods high in monounsaturated fatty acids include olive oil, avocados, and peanuts.
Anorexia Nervosa
- Untreated anorexia nervosa can lead to lanugo, muscle wasting, and bone loss.
Hypertension and Processed Foods
- Processed foods often contain high sodium and low potassium levels.
Glycogen Storage
- Glycogen is primarily stored in the liver and muscles.
Dietary Recommendations
- All the recommendations mentioned in the prompt are important to incorporate into a daily diet.
Water-Soluble Vitamins (B & C)
- Water-soluble vitamins B and C have various benefits.
Fiber and Cardiovascular Benefits
- Oat, rice, bran, psyllium, soy, and some fruits contain soluble fiber, which is linked to cardiovascular health benefits.
Definition of Nutrition
- Nutrition is the science of how organisms obtain and use food to support bodily functions.
Trans Fat and Ingredient Identification
- Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is a common indicator of trans fat, even if the label says 0g.
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol removes excess cholesterol from cells and transports it to the liver, reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
Food Safety Guidelines
- The "Fight Bac" program emphasizes four food safety guidelines: clean, separate, cook, and chill.
Saturated Fat Intake
- For a 2700 calorie diet, saturated fat intake should be less than 270 calories.
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Description
Explore key concepts in nutrition, including the importance of monounsaturated fatty acids, the impact of processed foods, and essential vitamins. This quiz also covers dietary recommendations and the role of glycogen in the body. Test your knowledge on these vital topics for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
