Nutrition Flashcard

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What is the indigestible type of carbohydrate that prevents constipation?

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Fiber

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What makes a food a “junk food”?

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It contains a lot of calories, but very few nutrients.

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What is the term for a food that has not been treated with synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers?

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Organic

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Which of the following is an example of a healthy nutrition choice? Options: Asking for whole wheat bread instead of white (Italian) bread at Subway, Getting a crispy chicken sandwich instead of a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald’s/Chick-Fil-A, Grabbing a candy bar for a snack, instead of some trail mix as you head out the door, Ordering a sausage/bacon/pepperoni pizza because it tastes better than mushrooms/green peppers.

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Asking for whole wheat bread instead of white (Italian) bread at Subway

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A nutrient that most Americans should eat MORE of in their diets is: Cholesterol, Fiber, Saturated Fat, Sodium

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Fiber

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A nutrient that most Americans should eat LESS of in their diets is: Fiber, Protein, Sodium, Unsaturated fat

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Sodium

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Which of the following makes sugar sweetened beverage consumption a problem for most Americans: They taste good, They can be a special treat on occasion, They contribute many extra calories without adding many (if any) other nutrients., They are found in many places (restaurants, convenience stores, sporting events).

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They contribute many extra calories without adding many (if any) other nutrients.

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Which of the following is true about snacking? Snacking is always bad for you, If you want to snack healthier, keep healthy snack options hidden so that you will eat them more often, Snacking between meals is a bad way to gain weight., If you want a snack that will fill you up, choose something high in healthy fat, protein, and/or fiber.

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If you want a snack that will fill you up, choose something high in healthy fat, protein, and/or fiber.

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Which of the following is NOT a tip for preventing food contamination?
Defrost food at room temperature through the day before cooking.
Clean your hands, knives, food and cutting boards often
Cook food to the proper internal temperature
Separate foods to prevent cross contamination (do not use the same knife and cutting board to cut raw chicken and then chop your lettuce).

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Defrost food at room temperature through the day before cooking.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why water is important?
It helps regulate body temperature,
It is an important source of calories,
It provides the proper environment for the body’s chemical reactions to occur,
It transports nutrients and oxygen through the body and helps get rid of waste from the body.

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It is an important source of calories