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Quiz 4 – Diet and Nutrition (Part 1)
Name: _________________________
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1) Define “nutrition” ______________________________________________________________________________
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2) List the six essential nutrients our bodies need. Identify which are macronutrients by writing “1”
beside each, and identify micronutrients by writing “2” beside each.
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3) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are guidelines to not only prevent nutrient deficiencies,
but also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as _________________________,
_________________________, _________________________, and
_________________________. DRIs have been set for _________________________,
_________________________, electrolytes and water, the role of
_________________________in health and disease, and bioactive compounds such as
phytoestrogens and _________________________.
4) Identify the four DRI’s.
a) _____________________________________________
b) _____________________________________________
c) _____________________________________________
d) _____________________________________________
5) Explain any one of the DRI’s you listed in question 4.
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6) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ways to maintain a healthy weight include:
a) Consume a variety of _________________________ foods and beverages within and
among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of
_________________________ and _________________________ fats,
_________________________, added sugars, _________________________, and
alcohol.
b) To maintain body weight in a _________________________, balance calories from
foods and beverages with calories expended.
c) Engage in regular physical activity and reduce _________________________ activities
to promote health, _________________________ well-being, and a healthy body
weight.
d) Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. In particular, select from all five
vegetable subgroups (_________________________, _________________________,
_________________________, _________________________, and other vegetables)
several times a week.
e) Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages should do so sensibly and in
moderation -- defined as the consumption of up to _________________________
drink(s) per day for women and up to _________________________ drink(s) per day
for men.
7) Identify six things you might find on food labels:
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8) Identify how many calories are in each of the following:
a) 1 gram of carbohydrates = _____ calories
b) 1 gram of protein = _____ calories
c) 1 gram of fat = _____ calories
d) 1 gram of alcohol = _____ calories