INPH 175 Midterm Review

Bile from the galbladder emulsifies amino acids to aid protein digestion

Inulin, a carbohydrate found in a few fruits, onions, certain green vegetables, and some grains are examples of____

Nutrients our bodies need in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health are called micronutrients

Any food can be fortified

How do we calculate energy density?

What is the AMDR for protein?

What is the primary function of minerals?

What is the primary function of protein?

Creating a hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method

_____regulates hunger

What is the primary function of water?

Essential nutrients can't be synthesized by the human body so they must be obtained from food

All high fiber whole grains, fruits and veggies, beans and low fat animal products are all__

2 or less for energy density means low energy density (few calories, but more satiety)

average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy individual

What is the primary function of vitamins?

For energy density, if a food scores greater than 2, it should be consumed more

Avg daily intake level estimated to prevent deficiency diseases in 1/2 the healthy ppl in a life stage and gender group

Which food is more nutrient dense?

A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.

What is the AMDR for fat?

epidemiological study to assess health phenomena of large populations & determine factors influencing these phenomena

What is the primary function of fat?

What nutrients are absorbed in the stomach?

Where does the majority of digestion and absorption occur?

Which food has low nutrient density?

A conclusion, or scientific consensus, drawn from repeated experiments

Which foods can be enriched?

Avg daily nutrient intake level meeting requirements of 97–98% of healthy individuals in a life stage or gender group

Probiotics are found in fermented dairy products

A scientific discipline studying the interactions between genes, the environment, and nutrition.

The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are all parts of the large intestine

Foods,beverages, or supplements w/ microorganisms that benefit consumers by improving the intestinal microbial balance

intake range for energy source associated w/ reduced disease risk but gives adequate intakes of essential nutrients

____is the standardized, multistep process scientists use to examine evidence and test hypotheses

All fortified foods are healthy

Soda, candy, crackers are____

What is the AMDR for carbs?

_______can be synthesized in the body in sufficient quantities for normal functioning

highest avg daily intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all ppl in life stage/ gender

______is adding nutrients that were not in the food product originally

a recommended average daily nutrient intake level assumed to be adequate

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Nondigestible food compounds supporting growth/ activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the large intestine.

_____ is like flipping a coin and reduces the possibility of showing favoritism toward any participants

What is a hypothesis?

AIs are It is used when there is not enough information to set an RDA

examine patterns of health and disease in defined populations