Texas A&M University(TAMU )Nutrition 202 Tests Bundle Set

NUTRIENT CORRECT ANSWER A substance that the body needs for energy, growth, and development MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed in large amounts 3 TYPES OF MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER 1) Carbohydrates 2) Lipids (Fats) 3) Protein MICRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed ...

At 3 months old, an infant should be receiving A. Breastmilk or infant formula B. Baby cereal for needed nutrients not in adequate amounts in breastmilk or formula C. Baby fruit juice to help infants become acquainted with new flavors and textures to promote food acceptance D. Only A and B CORRE...

List the categories of lipids CORRECT ANSWER -triglycerides -phospholipids -sterols What is the structure of a saturated fatty acid CORRECT ANSWER -carbon chain is fully occupied by hydrogen atoms -solid at room temp -straight line what is the structure of a monounsaturated fatty acid COR...

science that studies interactions between body functions and health CORRECT ANSWER nutrition substance the body requires for energy, regulation, and structure CORRECT ANSWER nutrient a nutrient that must be acquired through the diet CORRECT ANSWER essential nutrient body can make this type ...

What is the general function of vitamins and minerals (as compared to macronutrients)? CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins are involved with biochemical reactions - Although vitamins are involved in regulating energy, they are not a fuel source and do not provide energy Fat-soluble vitamins CORRECT ANSWE...

What are the types of complex carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWER Polysaccharides (Starch and glycogen), and dietary fiber What are the primary components of whole grains? CORRECT ANSWER Endosperm, the bran, and the germ During the refining process of whole grains, what components are lost? CORRECT A...

1. What elemental units make up amino acids? CORRECT ANSWER a. Amino groups (nitrogen and 2 H) b. Acid group (carboxyl COOH) c. Hydrogen group d. R group (side chain) 2. Define essential, non-essential and conditionally essential amino acids. CORRECT ANSWER a. Essential: must be acquired from ...

What influences food choices? CORRECT ANSWER taste (major reason), smell, appearance, texture, culture, habit, tradition, cost, advertising & convenience are often more important than nutrition Nutrients CORRECT ANSWER a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods we eat affect the ...

Describe the differences between macrominerals and microminerals. CORRECT ANSWER Macrominerals are present in larger amounts in the body, the recommended intake is more than 100 mg per day, and some examples are calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, and magnesium. Micromineral...

macrominerals CORRECT ANSWER -present in greater amounts in body -calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, magnesium -more than 100 mg per day microminerals CORRECT ANSWER -trace minerals -iron, copper, manganese, iodine, zinc -less than 100 mg per day calcium-blood leve...

Minerals CORRECT ANSWER Inorganic nutrients that are essential in diet Macrominerals CORRECT ANSWER Present in greater amounts in the body - Calcium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sulfur, Sodium, Chloride, Magnesium What is the recommended intake of Macrominerals? CORRECT ANSWER >= 100 mg per day...

What elemental unites make up amino acids? CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Define essential amino acids CORRECT ANSWER Cannot be made by the body, as a result they must be acquired from our diet. -nonessential amino acids CORRECT ANSWER Can be made by the body in adequate amount...

What elemental unites make up amino acids? CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Define essential amino acids CORRECT ANSWER Cannot be made by the body, as a result they must be acquired from our diet. -nonessential amino acids CORRECT ANSWER Can be made by the body in adequate amount...

the process of providing/obtaining the food necessary for health and growth CORRECT ANSWER Nutrition a substance that the body needs for energy, regulation of body processes, and structure CORRECT ANSWER Nutrient a nutrient that is necessary for life, and one the body cannot make (at all or in...