NSC EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Nutrients ANS - are essential /required
carbrohydrates, fats , protein , minerals, water
Nutrients provide energy and building blocks ANS - true
marconutrients ANS - contain calories / carbohydrates, fats,proteins
micronutrients ANS - contains no calories/ vitamins and minerals
Taking a vitamin B complex supplement provides energy (true or false) ANS - false
Energy Suppliers ANS - provide calories / fats, carbohydrates, protein, alcohol
We need energy to keep cells alive (true or false) ANS - TRUE
Food energy metric measurement ANS - carbohydrates--> 4kcal/g
Protein--> 4kcal/g
Fat--> 9kcal/g
Alcohol --> 7kcal/g
Energy Balance ANS - need energy and building blocks in diet for cells to use to keep us alive and work
at a full potential
Quality of Energy Intake ANS - combining the right balance of energy and nutrients (physical and
emotional)
, Malnutrition ANS - dietry inadequacy
low income risk
eating disorders
substance abuse
medical issues
Non Nutrients ANS - *No curing
-alcohol & food additives
*Curing
-phytochemicals & Antioxidants
Empty Calorie Foods ANS - high calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar and/or alcohol
poor source of vitamins and minerals
Energy Dense Foods ANS - provide lots of calories for small mass
high fat foods (9kcal per gram)
Nutrient Dense Foods ANS - high ratio of vitamins and minerals to calories
leafy greens fat free milk orange juice lean meals brocoli wholegrain cereals
Nutrient density vs energy density ANS - ex: milk and soda / donut and strawberries
Experiment ANS - -test a scientific question
-share results (publish)
-others try to replicate experiement
-consistent replication leads to theory
Observational ANS - collect info/data
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Nutrients ANS - are essential /required
carbrohydrates, fats , protein , minerals, water
Nutrients provide energy and building blocks ANS - true
marconutrients ANS - contain calories / carbohydrates, fats,proteins
micronutrients ANS - contains no calories/ vitamins and minerals
Taking a vitamin B complex supplement provides energy (true or false) ANS - false
Energy Suppliers ANS - provide calories / fats, carbohydrates, protein, alcohol
We need energy to keep cells alive (true or false) ANS - TRUE
Food energy metric measurement ANS - carbohydrates--> 4kcal/g
Protein--> 4kcal/g
Fat--> 9kcal/g
Alcohol --> 7kcal/g
Energy Balance ANS - need energy and building blocks in diet for cells to use to keep us alive and work
at a full potential
Quality of Energy Intake ANS - combining the right balance of energy and nutrients (physical and
emotional)
, Malnutrition ANS - dietry inadequacy
low income risk
eating disorders
substance abuse
medical issues
Non Nutrients ANS - *No curing
-alcohol & food additives
*Curing
-phytochemicals & Antioxidants
Empty Calorie Foods ANS - high calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar and/or alcohol
poor source of vitamins and minerals
Energy Dense Foods ANS - provide lots of calories for small mass
high fat foods (9kcal per gram)
Nutrient Dense Foods ANS - high ratio of vitamins and minerals to calories
leafy greens fat free milk orange juice lean meals brocoli wholegrain cereals
Nutrient density vs energy density ANS - ex: milk and soda / donut and strawberries
Experiment ANS - -test a scientific question
-share results (publish)
-others try to replicate experiement
-consistent replication leads to theory
Observational ANS - collect info/data
