HMGT 2460 Unit 1 Exam | Questions And Answers | Latest Study Updates
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HMGT 2460 Unit 1 Exam | Questions And Answers | Latest Study Updates
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary for everyday life by supporting all body functions? ANS Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in larg...
HMGT 2460 Unit 1 Exam | Questions And Answers |
Latest Study Updates
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary for
everyday life by supporting all body functions? ANS Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support normal
function and health? These nutrients provide energy. ANS Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between genes, the
environment, and nutrition? ANS Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses, muscle
contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. ANS Water
Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that
applies to healthy people? ANS Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is measured in
units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one
degree Celsius. ANS Kilocalorie (kcal)
There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized method of
research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this method called? ANS
Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects the health and
safety of people? ANS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? ANS FDA
(Federal Drug Agency)
, A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and nutrient-
dense. What is a balanced diet? ANS One that contains combinations of foods that provide
proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health? ANS Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components is the
common name of the product? ANS Statement of identity
The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts Label indicates which of the following? ANS The
amount a serving of food contributes to your overall nutrient intake
A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human Services to
assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle. ANS Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, how many calories are in the entire package? ANS
Calories x servings per container
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total carbohydrate in one serving.
ANS Total carbohydrate x 4
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total fat in one serving? ANS
Total fat x 9
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total protein in one serving? ANS
Total protein x 4
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends decreasing the consumption of foods high in
sodium, saturated fat and sugar. Which foods would be avoided or limited? ANS Cheez-Its and a
100% natural fruit strip
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