DHN 212 - Exam 1 Review || EXPERT-VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
In general, what are food we eat too much of in the U.S.? Too little? correct answers Too much
red meat, candy, cheese, sugary beverages, and refined grain products.
Too little fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy
What are at least five factors that influence a person's food choices? correct answers Biological,
physiological, cognitive, psychological, environmental, and expert factors
How are most food marketing dollars spent (i.e. what types of foods/beverages)? correct answers
Less than 1% of U.S. food marketing focuses on fruits and veggies ($1.8 billion invested wholly)
Describe the general characteristics of a sustainable diet correct answers Processing
Distribution
Access
Consumption
Waste
Recovery
Food Protection
List the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. correct answers 1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Accidents
4. Chronic lower respiratory infections
5. Stroke
6. Alzheimer's disease
7. Diabetes
8. Influenza and pneumonia
9. Kidney disease
10. Suicide
Which are related to diet/physical activity? correct answers heart disease, cancer, stroke,
Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and kidney disease
In 2020, how did COVID-19 fall in the leading causes of death in the U.S.? correct answers
COVID-19 fell in the 3rd leading cause of death in 2020
Contrast regional differences in rates of obesity and heart disease. correct answers SE has highest
obesity rate (more than 35% of adults)
NW has lowest obesity rate
List the six classes of nutrients. correct answers Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins,
Minerals, and Water
, Which nutrients provide energy? correct answers Carbohydrates, fats, protein, and alcohol (NOT
a nutrient)
Compare the body composition of males and females. correct answers Men carry more water
weight and more protein.
Women carry less water weight, more fat, and less protein
What percentage of a typical adult's body weight is water? correct answers water weight in adults
varies between 50-70% (males typically have a higher percentage because they have more lean
muscle mass).
Which nutrients are organic? correct answers Carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
What is the definition of an essential nutrient? correct answers must be supplies by food because
the body does not synthesize the nutrient or make enough to meet needs
Which fatty acids are essential? correct answers linoleic and linolenic acids
What is the definition of a conditionally essential nutrient? correct answers nutrients that are
normally not essential but become essential under certain conditions
What are examples of times when nutrients may become conditionally essential? correct answers
metabolic disorders or serious diseases, and during prenatal development
Compare macro and micronutrients, providing examples of each. correct answers Macronutrients
- carbs, fats, and proteins
Micronutrients - vitamins and minerals
How many kcals are provided per gram of fat? correct answers 9 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of carbohydrate? correct answers 4 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of protein? correct answers 4 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of alcohol? correct answers 7 kcal/g
Nutrient-Density correct answers supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to total
kilocalories
Empty Calories correct answers calories from solid fats and/or added sugars that provide few or
no nutrients
Variety correct answers eating foods from each food group
Moderation correct answers eat reasonable amounts of each food
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
In general, what are food we eat too much of in the U.S.? Too little? correct answers Too much
red meat, candy, cheese, sugary beverages, and refined grain products.
Too little fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy
What are at least five factors that influence a person's food choices? correct answers Biological,
physiological, cognitive, psychological, environmental, and expert factors
How are most food marketing dollars spent (i.e. what types of foods/beverages)? correct answers
Less than 1% of U.S. food marketing focuses on fruits and veggies ($1.8 billion invested wholly)
Describe the general characteristics of a sustainable diet correct answers Processing
Distribution
Access
Consumption
Waste
Recovery
Food Protection
List the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. correct answers 1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Accidents
4. Chronic lower respiratory infections
5. Stroke
6. Alzheimer's disease
7. Diabetes
8. Influenza and pneumonia
9. Kidney disease
10. Suicide
Which are related to diet/physical activity? correct answers heart disease, cancer, stroke,
Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and kidney disease
In 2020, how did COVID-19 fall in the leading causes of death in the U.S.? correct answers
COVID-19 fell in the 3rd leading cause of death in 2020
Contrast regional differences in rates of obesity and heart disease. correct answers SE has highest
obesity rate (more than 35% of adults)
NW has lowest obesity rate
List the six classes of nutrients. correct answers Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins,
Minerals, and Water
, Which nutrients provide energy? correct answers Carbohydrates, fats, protein, and alcohol (NOT
a nutrient)
Compare the body composition of males and females. correct answers Men carry more water
weight and more protein.
Women carry less water weight, more fat, and less protein
What percentage of a typical adult's body weight is water? correct answers water weight in adults
varies between 50-70% (males typically have a higher percentage because they have more lean
muscle mass).
Which nutrients are organic? correct answers Carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
What is the definition of an essential nutrient? correct answers must be supplies by food because
the body does not synthesize the nutrient or make enough to meet needs
Which fatty acids are essential? correct answers linoleic and linolenic acids
What is the definition of a conditionally essential nutrient? correct answers nutrients that are
normally not essential but become essential under certain conditions
What are examples of times when nutrients may become conditionally essential? correct answers
metabolic disorders or serious diseases, and during prenatal development
Compare macro and micronutrients, providing examples of each. correct answers Macronutrients
- carbs, fats, and proteins
Micronutrients - vitamins and minerals
How many kcals are provided per gram of fat? correct answers 9 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of carbohydrate? correct answers 4 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of protein? correct answers 4 kcal/g
How many kcals are provided per gram of alcohol? correct answers 7 kcal/g
Nutrient-Density correct answers supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to total
kilocalories
Empty Calories correct answers calories from solid fats and/or added sugars that provide few or
no nutrients
Variety correct answers eating foods from each food group
Moderation correct answers eat reasonable amounts of each food
