FSHN 185 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers

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FSHN 185 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Which of the following best describes randomization? The process of choosing members of experimental and control groups without bias There are ________ vitamins and each has its own special dietary role to play. 13 What essential nutrient provides the environment in which nearly all the body's activities take place? Water The scientific method always begins with ________. a problem or a question Calories or kcalories are a measure of _______ energy. Heat Researchers benefit from a large sample size because ________. chance variation is less likely to affect the results Which nutrient has the greatest energy density? Fat Approximately how many people in the United States are overweight or obese? 60% Researchers collect data to assess a population's nutrition status. Which of the following statements is true for the United States today? Congress uses the research data to regulate the food supply. Which of the following terms is defined as an account of a client's disease risks? Health history In the USDA Food Patterns, in which food group are legumes found? Protein Statements that characterize the relationship between a nutrient or other substance in a food and its role in the body is known as: Structure-function claims Nutrient dense refers to foods that ____. provide more nutrients relative to kcalories A popular term used to denote foods that contribute energy but lack protein, vitamins, and minerals is ________. empty kcalorie foods Which vitamin is found only in animal-derived foods? Vitamin B12 Textured vegetable protein is usually made from ____. Soybeans Adding calcium to an orange juice product is an example of nutrient ____. Fortification Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain except for the ____. Husk The patterns of eating that promote health and provide food security for the present population and for future generations is called _______. sustainable diets On a food label, how many calories is the "% Daily Value" based on? 2000 What are crypts? Tubular glands that secret juices into the small intestine Which statement about gastrointestinal microbes is FALSE? A. The GI tract is home to about 100 trillion microbes. B. Obese people have more diverse microbe populations than do non-obese people. C. Few microbes can live in the stomach. D. GI microbiota play a crucial role in health. E. GI microbiota change in response to short-term and long-term dietary patterns. Which of the following defines lumen? The continuous inner space within the GI tract By the time the contents of the GI tract reach the ________, the three energy-yielding nutrients have been digested. Ileum What protects stomach cells from acid and disease-causing bacteria? Mucus

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