Nutrition 100 Final (Complete Final, chapters 1-15) Questions With Complete Solutions

Chapter 1: Food Choices and Human Health How does nutrition influence health? (Nutrients) correct answer: 1. Supports Growth 2. Maintenance of the Body 3. Repair the Body Identify the six major nutrients correct answer: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Protein 3. Fat 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water Calorie Values of the Three Macronutrients and Alcohol correct answer: Carbs: 4 Protein: 4 Fat: 9 Alcohol: 7 Carbs Function in the Body, and types of Carbs correct answer: - Provide Energy, Body's main source of fuel - Starch, Fiber, and Sugar Protein Functions and make-up correct answer: -Essential for Structure of Red Blood Cells -Assists in the proper functioning of antibodies for resisting infection -Can provide Energy -Built from Amino Acids Fat Functions and make-up correct answer: -Backup source of energy -Provides Heat -Made up of lipids Micronutrients and their functions correct answer: -Vitamins and Minerals - Act as regulators, work in all of the body's processes. Functions of Water correct answer: -Helps body cells function -Carries micronutrients to cells