Nusc 1165 exam 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUSC 1165 - Exam 1 Study Guide-2. Questions with Answers. What is a nutrient? What is an essential nutrient? Is alcohol a nutrient? o A nutrient is a chemical substance that provides energy and structure and helps regulate body processes o An essential nutrient is something that the body cannot synthesize and must be obtained through our diet o Alcohol is not a nutrient but it provides energy  What is a dietary pattern? o A dietary pattern is a sum of food choices  How does grai...