Explain the connection between energy-dense and empty-calorie foods
Many energy-dense foods are nutrient poor, or contain low levels of nutrients given their caloric value. These foods are sometimes referred to as empty-calorie foods and include products such as soft drinks, sherbet, hard candy, alcohol, and cheese twists. Excess intake of energy-dense and empty-calorie foods increases the likelihood that caloric needs will be met or exceeded before nutrients needs are met.
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To gain weight, Luis needs to eat more calories, exercise more to build muscle, and burn fewer calories.
a. true b. false
As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson had his nutrition class study different countries around the world that had wide-spread food insecurity. For the project students were asked to research socio-cultural norms, natural resources, climate, and government to learn more about causes of food insecurity in each student's selected country. The students were then asked to give a brief
report of their findings along with possible strategies for helping the country improve food security. Several commonalities were discovered among the students' reports. Most of Professor Thompson's students found the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 to be ____. A) infectious diseases B) cancer C) dehydration D) type 1 diabetes
The maximum potential human life span is currently about ________ years.
a. 110 b. 120 c. 130 d. 140 e. 150
Which of the following is indicative of a dietary deficiency of riboflavin?
a. Beriberi b. Diarrhea c. Keratomalacia d. Inflamed mouth membranes e. Facial clefts