final exam study guide
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(1 pt each) Define the following:
Absorption
The act of absorbing or the state or process of being absorbed
Metabolism
The functioning of a specific substance, such as water, within the living body.
Set Point
The target value of a controlled variable that is maintained physiologically by bodily control mechanisms for homeostasis.
( 1 pt) Explain environmental wellness.
A great concern to the environment of our planet; for a good reason.
(1 pt) What was the government initiative, “Healthy People 2010”, designed to do? Healthy People is a program of nationwide health-promotion and disease-prevention goals set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(1 pt) The Choose My Plate food guide was developed using what basis of information?
2005: My Pyramid Food Guidance System
Introduced along with updating of Food Guide Pyramid food patterns for the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including daily amounts of food at 12 calorie levels
Continued “pyramid” concept, based on consumer research, but simplified illustration. Detailed information provided on website “MyPyramid.gov”
Added a band for oils and the concept of physical activity
Illustration could be used to describe concepts of variety, moderation, and proportion
2011: My Plate
Introduced along with updating of USDA food patterns for the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Different shape to help grab consumers’ attention with a new visual cue
Icon that serves as a reminder for healthy eating, not intended to provide specific messages
(1 pt each) Define the following:
Absorption
The act of absorbing or the state or process of being absorbed
Metabolism
The functioning of a specific substance, such as water, within the living body.
Set Point
The target value of a controlled variable that is maintained physiologically by bodily control mechanisms for homeostasis.
( 1 pt) Explain environmental wellness.
A great concern to the environment of our planet; for a good reason.
(1 pt) What was the government initiative, “Healthy People 2010”, designed to do? Healthy People is a program of nationwide health-promotion and disease-prevention goals set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(1 pt) The Choose My Plate food guide was developed using what basis of information?
2005: My Pyramid Food Guidance System
Introduced along with updating of Food Guide Pyramid food patterns for the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including daily amounts of food at 12 calorie levels
Continued “pyramid” concept, based on consumer research, but simplified illustration. Detailed information provided on website “MyPyramid.gov”
Added a band for oils and the concept of physical activity
Illustration could be used to describe concepts of variety, moderation, and proportion
2011: My Plate
Introduced along with updating of USDA food patterns for the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Different shape to help grab consumers’ attention with a new visual cue
Icon that serves as a reminder for healthy eating, not intended to provide specific messages