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Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review questionswith correct answers
Nutrition - Correct Answer-the science that studies food and how food nourishes
our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - Correct Answer-chemicals found in foods that are critical to human
growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - Correct Answer-carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - Correct Answer-nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients - Correct Answer-nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin
B&C.
Vitamins ADKE - Correct Answer-organic compounds that assist us in regulating
our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - Correct Answer-inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - Correct Answer-the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
, RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance - Correct Answer-the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.
Aim for this amount!
AI The Adequate Intake - Correct Answer-average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount if
there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - Correct Answer-the highest average daily
intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily
basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - Correct Answer-the
recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a
percentage of total energy.
healthful diet - Correct Answer-a diet that provides the proper combination of
energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied
nutrient dense foods - Correct Answer-foods that provide the most nutrients for the
least amount of energy.
nutrient density - Correct Answer-the relative amount of nutrients per amount of
energy or number of Calories.
Exchange system - Correct Answer-a diet planning tool in which exchanges, or
portions, are organized according to the amount of carbs, protein, fat, and calories
in each food.
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