Nsc 170 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSC 170C1 Exam One Questions with Correct Answers What are the categories for DRIS? - Answer-RDA UL EAR AI AMDR What does RDA stand for and what does it do? - Answer-Recommended Daily Allowance: recommendation to meet the needs of most healthy people (average) What does UL stand for? - Answer-Tolerable Upper Intake Level What does EAR stand for and what does it do? - Answer-Estimated Average Requirement: recommendation to meet the needs of 50% of the population What does AI S...

NSC 170 Final Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Which of the following amino acids are required in the diet? - Cysteine - Alanine - Glycine - Phenylalanine - Answer-Phenylalanine Which of the following is NOT a real function of protein in food? - Proteins can coagulate and increase thickness. - Proteins can foam when agitated and had an airy texture. - Proteins can add color and flavor. - Proteins can stabilize water and oils. - Answer-Proteins can stabilize water and oils. ...

NSC 170 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Carb Production - ANSWERSProduced by photosynthesis Monosaccharides (simple carbs) - ANSWERSGlucose, fructose, galactose Disaccharides (simple carbs) - ANSWERSSucrose = glucose + fructose Lactose = glucose + galactose Maltose = glucose + glucose Polysaccharides - ANSWERSmany monosaccharides linked together Starch - ANSWERSstorage form of glucose (carbs) in plants Glycogen - ANSWERSAnimal storage form of glucose. Found in live...

NSC 170 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions How does nutrition influence disease? - Answer-plays a role in reducing-influencing risk for diseases Which diseases are affected by nutrition - Answer-heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes What are the basic principles of a well-balanced diet? - Answer-selecting a variety of foods and essential nutrients from all six classes What are the 6 categories of nutrients? - Answer-carbohydrates, lipids(fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals,...

NSC 170 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers The best action to take to decrease your risk of cancer is to: - Answer-eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in generous quantities every day Which measurement is associated with a reduced risk of CVD? - Answer-high HDL In addition to calcium, what appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations? - Answer-potassium A man with pre-hypertension is trying to keep his blood pressure from going higher. Which dietary chang...

NSC 170 Chapter 3 Test with Correct Answers What are the appropriate uses of the DRI standards? - Answer-1. to ensure that the diet meets the RDA and AI levels 2. for diet planning 3. to ensure that one specific nutrient is not over consumed The Supplement Facts label must include: - Answer-1. manufacturer's contact information 2. serving size 3. % DV of each nutrient which of the following is NOT a concern related to consuming animal foods - Answer-absorption of minerals Which...

NSC 170 Chapter 2 Test with Correct Answers What does NOT have to be included on a food label? - Answer-how much should be consumed on a daily basis ___________per container are the number of servings per box, can, or package. - Answer-servings ______claims describe a relationship between a food or its components and a disease or health condition. - Answer-Health A food that claims to be high fiber must have how many grams of fiber? - Answer-5 g What does "Facts Up Front" refer to...

NSC 170C1 Exam 3 with Correct Answers 2024 New Update Lifestyle Factors the Increase Risk of Cancer - Answer-Red meats Smoked, cured, salted, chemically preserved meats Alcohol enhance carcinogens in tobacco High salt consumption damages stomach lining → stomach cancer Phytochemicals - Answer-Naturally occurring plant chemicals thought to support health. Found in fruits, veggies, beans, some whole grains Phytochemicals: Benefits - Answer-Imitate actions of natural hormones Protec...

NSC 170C1 Exam Questions with Correct Answers 2024 New Update What are the 3 main types of fatty acids - Answer-saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated Lecithin a phospholipid can help water and oil to mix together through its ability to act as an - Answer-emulsifier When your diet does not provide adequate calories your body breaks down ___ to make glucose - Answer-proteins Which of the following is an example of muscle endurance - Answer-doing 100 consecutive push- ups witho...

NSC 170 Final Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023 Carb Production Produced by photosynthesis Monosaccharides (simple carbs) Glucose, fructose, galactose Disaccharides (simple carbs) Sucrose = glucose + fructose Lactose = glucose + galactose Maltose = glucose + glucose Polysaccharides many monosaccharides linked together Starch storage form of glucose (carbs) in plants Glycogen Animal storage form of glucose. Found in liver and muscles Fiber A c...