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Chapter 1 reading question 1 NUTRITION

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Nutrition is defined as
the study of the physiological processes of ingesting food to nourish the body and how it influences health
Which best defines chronic disease?
a disease that comes on slowly and can persist for years
Nutrition researchers are interested in chronic diseases that include all the following except
respiratory diseases
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes __________.
are strongly associated with poor nutrition
Three nutrition-related diseases that are among the top ten causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease, stroke and
diabetes
How many total kilocalories are consumed in a meal containing 300 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of protein, and 20 grams of fat?
1,580 kcal
Which of the following is NOT classified as an essential nutrient?
Alcohol
Nutrients that are inorganic include __________.
water and minerals
Which class of nutrients provides the primary source of energy for our bodies?
carbohydrates
Which of the following pairs is matched correctly?

protein: macronutrient that provides 7 kcal/gram

vitamin D: macronutrient that provides 4 kcal/gram

carbohydrate: macronutrient that provides 9 kcal/gram

lipid: macronutrient that provides 9 kcal/gram
lipid: macronutrient that provides 9 kcal/gram
Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?
Nitrogen
Kelly consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories (kcal) did Kelly eat at breakfast?
582
Which of the following nutrients is organic?
protein
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) were originally adopted to prevent
nutrient-deficiency diseases.
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for
chronic diseases.
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