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FNDH 132 Exam 1 ?

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According to the American Heart Association, men should restrict themselves to no more than _____ calories from added sugars per day & women to no more than _____ calories from added sugars per day?
150 & 100
A single gram of sugar provides how many calories?
4
In order to meet federal guidelines for whole grain intake, a person whose diet relied on take-out food & eating out would have to eat _____ calories worth of this food in a single day to get enough whole grains.
10,000
List some food groups/food categories that contain carbohydrates.
Grains, fruits, corn, squash, potatoes
T/F
When the body needs more carbohydrates, it can break down fat stored in adipose tissue (fat cells) & convert the fatty acids to glucose.
False
Diets high in animal products also tend to be overly high in which type of fat?
Saturated fat
What are the benefits of following a Mediterranean-type dietary pattern?
A diet high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables & fish is correlated with a decreased risk of developing heart disease & other chronic diseases, etc.
What foods are good sources of fiber?
Beans & vegetables
What format is it illegal to convey fraudulent (&/or unsupported) nutrition information?
Information on a dietary supplement's product's label
What is the peer review process in scientific research?
Expert critical analysis of a research article prior to its publication -- performed anonymously (e.g. the experts do not know whose article they're reading)
What are some examples of ultra-processed foods?
Fast food, chicken nuggets, canned ravioli, frozen dinners, soft drinks
What are the characteristics of a Mediterranean-type dietary pattern?
Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week; grains, fruits & vegetables eaten at most meals; olive oil is the principal fat
On a 30-second TV commercial for the Dairy Council, a professional football star claims milk improves his athletic endurance by boosting his energy level. This is an example of a:
testimonial
What are some examples of processed foods?
Canned (but plain) beans, salted nuts & seeds, cheese, canned tuna, uncooked pasta
What are some examples of processed culinary ingredients?
Olive oil, honey, maple syrup, butter, flour
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