All of the following describe influences of television and video gaming on nutrition EXCEPT
a. children who have a television in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not.
b. the viewing of television and playing of video games requires the expenditure of no more energy than basal metabolism.
c. children who watch television for 4 or more hours per day are least likely to eat fruits and vegetables and most likely to be obese.
d. children are exposed to thousands of TV commercials each year but their requests for advertised foods are heeded by their parents only one-fourth of the time.
d
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Which of the following statements is FALSE about excess sugar in the diet?
A.) Excess sugar can contribute to dental caries over time. B.) Excess sugar can result in elevated levels of fat in your blood. C.) Excess sugar is easily metabolized and the excess is excreted. D.) Excess sugar is stored as glycogen.
Which of the following nutrient categories supplies the body with calories?
A) Carbohydrates B) Vitamins C) Proteins D) Fats E) a, c, d
Basal metabolism is the energy expended
A. when sleeping in a cool environment. B. when doing moderate activity. C. to make food more available to the body. D. while in a fasting state when resting and awake in a warm, quiet environment.
Match the correct answer with the appropriate term
_______ 1. Table sugar _______ 2. Substance released during condensation _______ 3. Chemical reaction commonly occurring during digestion _______ 4. A polysaccharide not found in plants _______ 5. Richest food source of starch _______ 6. A fiber that cannot be digested _______ 7. A water-soluble fiber _______ 8. A monosaccharide found in fruits _______ 9. Organ that breaks down maltose, sucrose, and lactose _______ 10. Salivary enzyme _______ 11. Organ where bacterial enzymes digest fiber _______ 12. A disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose _______ 13. Hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to low blood sugar _______ 14. Hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar _______ 15. Blood glucose level (in mg/dL) signaling hypoglycemia _______ 16. Sugar formed from nectar gathered by bees _______ 17. Syrup that is half glucose and half fructose _______ 18. Serving size of milk yielding 12 g of carbohydrate _______ 19. An alternative sweetener _______ 20. Serving size of corn yielding 15 g of carbohydrate a. 20 b. ½ cup c. 1 cup d. Psyllium e. Insulin f. Amylase g. Grain h. Sucrose i. Lactose j. Fructose k. Stevia l. Glycogen m. Glucagon n. Cellulose o. Hydrolysis p. HFCS q. Honey r. Water s. Small intestine t. Large intestine