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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.
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:
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:
Resveratrol in grapes and lycopene in tomatoes are considered:
Phytochemical
Which of the following Daily Values is not required on a food label?
Which of the following Daily Values is not required on a food label?
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Ulcers are caused by bacterial infection.
Ulcers are caused by bacterial infection.
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Microorganisms residing in the large intestine that have health benefits are called:
Microorganisms residing in the large intestine that have health benefits are called:
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What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
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Glucagon:
Glucagon:
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Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are:
Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are:
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Metabolic syndrome risk is increased with:
Metabolic syndrome risk is increased with:
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Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?
Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?
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Which of the following is not normally released directly into the bloodstream?
Which of the following is not normally released directly into the bloodstream?
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Jack is not an athlete and weighs 165 pounds (75 kg). His RDA for proteins would be how many grams?
Jack is not an athlete and weighs 165 pounds (75 kg). His RDA for proteins would be how many grams?
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Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of:
Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of:
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All of the following are true about contributors to energy expenditure EXCEPT:
All of the following are true about contributors to energy expenditure EXCEPT:
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Newborns are usually injected with this vitamin to prevent surgical complications:
Newborns are usually injected with this vitamin to prevent surgical complications:
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Beriberi is associated with a deficiency of:
Beriberi is associated with a deficiency of:
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Rickets is associated with a deficiency of:
Rickets is associated with a deficiency of:
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Scurvy is related to a deficiency of:
Scurvy is related to a deficiency of:
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Pellagra is associated with a deficiency of:
Pellagra is associated with a deficiency of:
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Megaloblastic Anemia is related to a deficiency of:
Megaloblastic Anemia is related to a deficiency of:
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Night Blindness is associated with a deficiency of:
Night Blindness is associated with a deficiency of:
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Vitamins that serve as antioxidants include:
Vitamins that serve as antioxidants include:
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Vitamin D is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
Vitamin D is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
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Vitamin A deficiency results in xerophthalmia and macular degeneration.
Vitamin A deficiency results in xerophthalmia and macular degeneration.
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Niacin is used in megadoses as a treatment for:
Niacin is used in megadoses as a treatment for:
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Refinement in grains leads to a loss of:
Refinement in grains leads to a loss of:
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What is the most common eating disorder?
What is the most common eating disorder?
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Two hormones that work to conserve water are:
Two hormones that work to conserve water are:
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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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