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JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
MIDTERM REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Nutrition - correct answer -the science that studies food and how
food nourishes our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - correct answer -chemicals found in foods that are
critical to human growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - correct answer -carbohydrates; fats and
oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - correct answer -nutrients that our body needs in
relatively large amounts to support normal function and health.
Carbs, fats, and proteins.
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Micronutrients - correct answer -nutrients needed in relatively
small amounts to support normal health and body functions.
Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
Vitamins ADKE - correct answer -organic compounds that assist
us in regulating our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - correct answer -inorganic substances that are not
broken down during digestion and absorption and are not
destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - correct answer -the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the
people in a certain group. Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance - correct answer -the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly
all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount!
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AI The Adequate Intake - correct answer -average daily intake
level assumed to be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be
determined. Aim for this amount if there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct answer -the
highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks.
Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - correct
answer -the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy.
healthful diet - correct answer -a diet that provides the proper
combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate,
balanced, and varied
nutrient dense foods - correct answer -foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least amount of energy.
nutrient density - correct answer -the relative amount of nutrients
per amount of energy or number of Calories.
JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
MIDTERM REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Nutrition - correct answer -the science that studies food and how
food nourishes our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - correct answer -chemicals found in foods that are
critical to human growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - correct answer -carbohydrates; fats and
oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - correct answer -nutrients that our body needs in
relatively large amounts to support normal function and health.
Carbs, fats, and proteins.
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Micronutrients - correct answer -nutrients needed in relatively
small amounts to support normal health and body functions.
Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
Vitamins ADKE - correct answer -organic compounds that assist
us in regulating our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - correct answer -inorganic substances that are not
broken down during digestion and absorption and are not
destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - correct answer -the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the
people in a certain group. Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance - correct answer -the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly
all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount!
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AI The Adequate Intake - correct answer -average daily intake
level assumed to be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be
determined. Aim for this amount if there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct answer -the
highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks.
Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - correct
answer -the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy.
healthful diet - correct answer -a diet that provides the proper
combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate,
balanced, and varied
nutrient dense foods - correct answer -foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least amount of energy.
nutrient density - correct answer -the relative amount of nutrients
per amount of energy or number of Calories.
