Basic Human Nutrition Review

Which of the following provides energy but is NOT considered a nutrient?

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Which one of the statements is true about our present eating habits?

• people today are eating most meals at home

• our modern food supply includes an endless assortment of eating options

• people are typically choosing to eat more fruits and vegetables

• today’s families are enjoying most of their meals leisurely at home

What are the top 3 leading nutrition-related causes of death in Canada?

• diabetes, heart disease, stroke

• heart disease, diabetes, cancer

• cancer, heart disease, stroke

• cancer, heart disease, diabetes

What is the CCHS?

• A dietary reference intake.

• An important nutrition survey conducted in Canada in 2004 and again in 2015.

• A scoring system that measures the adherence of diet to Canada’s Food Guide (2007)

• Canadians’ Comprehensive Health Status.

How might an antioxidant reduce the risk of developing cancer?

• By impairing the function of some enzymes in the body.

• By interacting with blood proteins to prevent blood clotting in arteries, that prevent proper blood flow.

• By preventing reactions with oxygen that damage biological molecules and impair cellular function.

• By blocking the function of hormones that promote the growth of tumours.

In one day, a person consumes 2000 kcal/day made up of 90 g of fat, 200g carbohydrates, and 97.5 g protein. What is the % kcal from fat and does it conform to the AMDR for fat?

• The %kcal from fat = 40.5%, which does NOT conform to the AMDR for fat.

• The %kcal from fat = 40.5%, which conforms to the AMDR for fat.

• The %kcal from fat = 18%, which does NOT conform to the AMDR for fat.

• The %kcal from fat = 18%, which does conform to the AMDR for fat.

Why are alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid important fatty acids?

• Both are essential fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid and linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. Another important fatty acid, EPA, can be biosynthesized from linoleic acid.

• Both are essential fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid and linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. Another important fatty acid EPA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

• Both are essential fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid and linoleic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. Another important fatty acid DHA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

• Alpha-linolenic acid is essential fatty acid. It is also an omega-3 fatty acid. Linoleic acid is biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

Which concept is being illustrated by the following statement? “A hamburger purchased in a fast food outlet today is larger than burgers served in the 1970’s and 1980’s.”

• portion distortion

• serving swerving

• personalized nutrition

• overnutrition

What is a placebo?

• a standard of comparison for the treatment being tested

• a researcher knows who is in the treatment group

• a subject who does not know which treatment he is receiving

• a fake treatment that is indistinguishable from the real thing

How would the energy balance be described for someone who is losing weight?

• Positive energy balance

• Negative energy balance

• Perfect energy balance

• At their estimated energy requirement