chapter 1

Question 1

what is the leading cause of death for Americans?

Answer 1

poor nutrition

Question 2

what nutrients can be found in fruits and vegetables?

Answer 2

vitamins a, d, k, magnesium, and potassium

Question 3

what nutrients can be found in nuts & whole grains?

Answer 3

vitamin E and fiber

Question 4

what nutrients can be found in milk and plant milks?

Answer 4

vitamin D and calcium

Question 5

what are the overconsumed nutrients in the US?

Answer 5

sugar, sodium, cholseterol, saturated & trans fat, processed and high calorie foods.

Question 6

whats wrong with what we’re eating?

Answer 6

72% overweight/obese
42% diabetes/pre-diabetes

Question 7

vegan vs. plant-based whole food diet

Answer 7

vegan= no animal products
whole food plant diet= minimally processed plant foods (no oil or sugar)

Question 8

what are some vegan non-nutritious foods?

Answer 8

oreos, fries, potato chips

Question 9

what is an essential nutrient?

Answer 9

a nutrient that our body does not make, so it needs to be consumed in our diet

Question 10

what is the difference between food and nutrients?

Answer 10

a food is something you can consume, while a nutrient is something that you get from the foods (chemical compound)

Question 11

what is a kilocalorie?

Answer 11

the energy in foods

Question 12

what type of nutrients are measured in calories?

Answer 12

macronutrients

Question 13

macronutrients

Answer 13

needed in large amounts (carbs, fats, protein)

Question 14

micronutrients

Answer 14

needed in small amounts

Question 15

how many calories in one gram of…
carb
fat
protein

Answer 15

4
9
4

Question 16

under what circumstances is a doctor less likely to diagnose obesity?

Answer 16

if they think the patient weighs more than them

Question 17

under what circumstances is a doctor more likely to counsel on nutrition?

Answer 17

if the doctor is a vegetarian

Question 18

what is the USDA dual mission?

Answer 18

support the meat industry and advise americans about health

Question 19

what are two powerful lobbies that influence lawmakers about nutrution?

Answer 19

the meat lobby & drug lobby

Question 20

why does the pharmaceutical industry care about the meat industry?

Answer 20

because 80% of antimicrobial drugs are sold to the meat industry

Question 21

what is epigenetics?

Answer 21

the study of modifying gene expression

Question 22

how can epigenetics provide encouragement to those with a poor family history for health problems?

Answer 22

they are able to change their gene expression by consuming healthier foods or having a lifestyle change