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NSC 310 Quiz Exam 1 questions withactual answers.
List several reasons why people make food choices ANS - based on complicated interactions of genetic,
behavioral, or social factors rather than on an awareness of nutrition's importance to health
number one reason people make certain choices is preference based on taste
hormones of pregnancy
habit
ethnic heritage and regional cuisines:
What is a nutrient? ANS - chemical substances obtained from food and used in the body to provide
energy, structural materials, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of the
body's tissues. Nutrients may also reduce the risks of some diseases
What is an essential nutrient? ANS -
Six classes of nutrients found in food ANS -
How does alcohol resemble nutrients, but is not considered a nutrient? ANS -
What are the nutrients that yield energy and how much energy do they yield per gram? ANS -
What is the difference between energy density and nutrient density? ANS -
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? ANS -
How are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans used? ANS -
, True or false? A phytochemical, such as lycopene, is an essential nutrient? ANS -
What are the pros and cons of the MyPlate visual? ANS -
Define DRI. Identify the 4 values that make up the DRI ANS -
How are the 4 values that make up the DRI related? ANS -
How do we know what we should eat? ANS -
How much calcium do you need to consume each day? ANS -
How much Vitamin C do you need to consume each day? ANS -
The digestion of carbohydrate includes... ANS - chemical digestion of starch in the mouth
What are dietary fats called? ANS - triglycerides
Which statement is true regarding digestion and absorption of nutrients from the GI tract? ANS -
monosaccharides are transported to the liver and are converted to glucose
A researcher is conducting an intervention study in which adult females are asked to follow a low-fat,
high fruit and vegetable diet, in order to see if this diet prevents recurrence of breast cancer. In the
study design it would be important to... ANS - Randomize participants to either a treatment or control
group
The storage form of glucose in plants is... ANS - starch
Name the parts of the small intestine in order. ANS - duodenum, jejunum, ileum
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