Nutrition Flashcards for Final Exam

Questions and Answers

Calculate the percentage of calories from fat in Wendy's Big Bacon Classic which contains 44 g carbs, 36 g fat, and 37 g protein.

50%

The term reduced fat on a package means that:

25% less per serving than reference food.

Resveratrol in grapes and lycopene in tomatoes are considered:

Phytochemical

Which of the following Daily Values is not required on a food label?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Ulcers are caused by bacterial infection.

True Signup and view all the answers

Microorganisms residing in the large intestine that have health benefits are called:

Probiotic Signup and view all the answers

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

Epiglottis Signup and view all the answers

Glucagon:

Increases blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are:

Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke Signup and view all the answers

Metabolic syndrome risk is increased with:

Increased blood pressure, low HDL Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 cup of 2% fat milk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not normally released directly into the bloodstream?

Fats Signup and view all the answers

Jack is not an athlete and weighs 165 pounds (75 kg). His RDA for proteins would be how many grams?

60 (.8/kg) Signup and view all the answers

Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of:

Calories Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are true about contributors to energy expenditure EXCEPT:

Fidgeting accounts for 40 percent of total energy expenditure Signup and view all the answers

Newborns are usually injected with this vitamin to prevent surgical complications:

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

Beriberi is associated with a deficiency of:

Thiamine Signup and view all the answers

Rickets is associated with a deficiency of:

Vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

Scurvy is related to a deficiency of:

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Pellagra is associated with a deficiency of:

Niacin Signup and view all the answers

Megaloblastic Anemia is related to a deficiency of:

B12 Signup and view all the answers

Night Blindness is associated with a deficiency of:

Vitamin A Signup and view all the answers

Vitamins that serve as antioxidants include:

Vitamins E and C Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin D is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

False Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin A deficiency results in xerophthalmia and macular degeneration.

True Signup and view all the answers

Niacin is used in megadoses as a treatment for:

Hyperlipidemia Signup and view all the answers

Refinement in grains leads to a loss of:

Thiamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common eating disorder?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

Two hormones that work to conserve water are:

Antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutrition Concepts

Wendy's Big Bacon Classic nutrition: 44 g carbs, 36 g fat, 37 g protein; 50% of calories from fat.
"Reduced fat" labeling indicates 25% less fat per serving than a reference food.

Phytochemicals and Health

Resveratrol in grapes and lycopene in tomatoes are classified as phytochemicals, which have beneficial health effects.

Food Labeling and Nutritional Information

Food labels are not required to include Protein Daily Values.
Fats are typically not released directly into the bloodstream.

Digestive Health

Ulcers result from bacterial infections.
Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms in the large intestine.
Epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Hormonal Regulation

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels.

Metabolic Syndrome

Conditions associated with metabolic syndrome include Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome include increased blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol.

Nutritional Requirements

Jack, weighing 165 pounds, has a protein RDA of 60 grams (0.8 g/kg).
Newborns receive Vitamin K injections to help prevent surgical complications.
Marasmus is primarily linked to a caloric deficiency.

Vitamins and Deficiencies

Key vitamins associated with specific deficiencies include:
- Beriberi - Thiamine
- Rickets - Vitamin D
- Scurvy - Vitamin C
- Pellagra - Niacin
- Megaloblastic Anemia - Vitamin B12
- Night Blindness - Vitamin A
Vitamins E and C function as antioxidants.
Vitamin D is not synthesized by intestinal bacteria.

Eating Disorders and Treatments

Obesity is the most common eating disorder.
Niacin is employed in megadoses to manage hyperlipidemia.
Refinement of grains leads to a loss of thiamine, essential for metabolism.

Hormonal Functions

Two hormones that help conserve water in the body are Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone.

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Test your knowledge of nutrition with these flashcards designed for your final exam preparation. The quiz covers topics such as macronutrients, food labeling, and phytochemicals. Brush up on your understanding of caloric percentages and nutritional definitions!