PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER | LATEST UPDATE

Deeagles - Stuvia US PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER | LATEST UPDATE An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment. Indicate what each letter represents. Answer: A - Athropometrics - measurements of body composition such as height and weightB - Biochemical - measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical exam and general appearanceD - Dietary - review of dietary intak e and assessmentE - Environmental - background, family history, life style and living conditions List and define the three states of nutritional health. Answer: Desirable nutrition is achieved by eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions. Over -nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease. Under -nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins to decline. Deeagles - Stuvia US There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy. Answer: carbohydrates, proteins, and fat The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day? Answer: 2000 x .52 = 1040 1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer: Carb: 9 x 4 = 36 Pro: 1 x 4 = 4 Fat: 12 x 9 =108 36 + 4 + 108 = 148 calories If a fudge brownie has 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer: Carb: 12 x 4 = 48 Pro: 2 x 4 = 8 Fat: 10 x 9 =90 48 + 8 + 90 = 146 calories Deeagles - Stuvia US There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that regulate body processes. Answer: Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are organic. Answer: Carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you feel like eating. Answer: Hunger center of the brain. Helps to determine hunger, appetite, and satiety. When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients in the blood begin to decline. This drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center is activated and our desire to continue to eat declines. If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein and 16 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer: Carb: 22 x 4 = 88 Pro: 2 x 4 = 8 Fat: 16 x 9 =144 88 + 8 + 144 = 240 calories Deeagles - Stuvia US Explain the differences between hunger and appetite. Answer: hunger: internal drive, negative sensation appetite: external drive, positive sensation Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations associated with food. MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts. Answer: The three concepts: Balance, variety and moderation The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are 1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages 2. Choose a variety of options from each food group 3. Pay attention to portion size The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than 61 % of your calories from protein, how many grams of protein should you eat in a day? Answer: 2000 x .61 = 1220 1220 calories / 4 = 305 grams of protein