2. Twenty Questions Subject: Nutrition

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4. 1. What is the only nutrient we can sense a need for? Water

5. 2. A unit that measures the amount of energy contained within the chemical bonds of different foods is a? Calorie

6. 3. How many servings per day are recommended by the US department of Agriculture from the milk, yogurt and cheese group? 2-3 servings

7. 4. Obesity is defined as weighing what percent more than optimum body weight for gender, height, and bone structure? 15%

8. 5. When food labels list a percent of daily requirements for a nutrient, what calorie diet is the percent based on? 2000

9. 6. What nutrients is the main source of energy for the body? Carbohydrates

10. 7. What is the undigestible part of fruits and vegetables? Roughage

11. 8. What fat is found in animal products like meat, cheese and eggs? Cholesterol

12. 9. Amino acids combine to form? Proteins

13. 10. What is a type of mineral that you can eat? Calcium

14. 11. According to the food guide pyramid, we need the most servings from what group? Bread, cereal, rice and pasta

15. 12. Proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids are called? Complete Proteins

16. 13. Which of the following diseases is more common in significantly overweight people? Heart Disease

17. 14. Which athletes are most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? Female Gymnasts

18. 15. What is the primary cause of obesity? Excessive intake of calories in proportion to expenditure

19. 16. What disorder is characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging behavior? Bulimia

20. 17. What do the initials RDA stand for? Recommended dietary allowances

21. 18. What group is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? Young Adult Females

22. 19. In addition to severe weight loss, a person with anorexia nervosa also have? Amenorrhea

23. 20. Sometimes people with eating disorders following their food consumption with purging. What is purging? Self- induced vomiting and laxative abuse.