Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Macronutrient - CORRECT ANSWER- A chemical substance that an organism must
obtain in relatively large amounts
How many calories per gram for carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER- 4
How many calories per gram for ...
Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Macronutrient - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A chemical substance that an organism must
obtain in relatively large amounts
How many calories per gram for carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 4
How many calories per gram for proteins? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 4
How many calories per gram for fats? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 9
Micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A chemical substance needed in very small
amounts, they do not provide energy
Examples of micronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Vitamins and minerals
Examples of macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Chemical processes that take place in living cells
Phytochemicals - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Substances found in plant foods that are not
classified as "nutrients" but are beneficial to health; plants make hundreds of phytochemicals
Antioxidants - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Compounds that protect our cells from the
damage caused by oxidation;
can help protect the body from damaging molecules
, Risk factor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Personal characteristic that influences changes of
developing dz; examples include genetic background, age, environment, access to health
care, lifestyle, and psychological factors
Lifestyle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A person's way of living such as dietary practices,
physical activity habits, and use of drugs; lifestyle choices may increase or reduce chances of
developing a dx or delay its occurrence for years
Nutrient dense foods - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Have more micronutrients in relation to
its energy value
Empty calorie foods - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Poor source of micronutrients compared to
energy value
Key nutrition concepts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Most naturally occurring foods are
mixtures of nutrients, balance and variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet,
there are not "good" or "bad" foods, enjoying eating all foods in moderation, for each
nutrient, there is a range of safe intake, food is the best source of nutrients and
phytochemicals, etc.
How is a vitamin classified? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Fat-soluble and water-soluble
vitamins
How is poor health and chronic dz related to nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- If you
have poor nutrition it can cause stunted growth, delayed physical development, and
blindness; it can also develop serious chronic dz such as CAD, HTN, etc.
What are the steps to the scientific method? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Make
observations
2. Formulate hypothesis
3. Design studies and perform tests
4. Analyze data and draw conclusions
5. Share results
6. Conduct more research
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