PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION EXAM 2026/PRINCIPLES OF
NUTRITION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
six categories of nutrients - ANSWERS-1. carbs
2. fats
3. proteins
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
what makes a nutrient organic? name them - ANSWERS-If the nutrient contains carbon atoms
Ex. Carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
Differentiate between the three energy nutrients: carbohydrate,
protein, and fat. - ANSWERS-*carbs supply glucose
*fats cushion organs and insulate
*proteins provide growth and maintance of muscle,tissue, and organs, making hormones,
enzymes, and antibodies,and transporting other nutrients
macronutrients - ANSWERS-carbs,fats, and proteins
micronutrients - ANSWERS-vitamins and minerals
, Describe phytochemicals and their food sources. - ANSWERS-non-nutrient compounds that
contribute to health and may play a role in fighting chronic diseases, they help prevent lycopene
and prostate cancer, and they are found in plants
Calculate the calorie content of a food based on the grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. -
ANSWERS-carbs and protein= 4kcal/g
alcohol=7kcal/g
fats=9kcal/g
Understand the important roles that vitamins, minerals, and water
play in your diet. - ANSWERS-minerals and vitamins are essential for metabolism and assist
enzymes in speeding up chemical reactions and make co enzymes
water
*part of fluid medium in and out of cell
*helps chemical reactions
*transports nutrients and oxygen
*helps maintain body temp
lubricants for joints, eyes, mouth, intestinal tracts
*protective cushion for organs
Understand the scientific method that is involved in nutrition research. - ANSWERS-Scientific
method: process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
Step 1: observe, ask questions, and formulate a hypothesis (idea based on observation)
Step 2: conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis
Step 3: share findings in a peer-reviewed journal (research publication for scientists)
NUTRITION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
six categories of nutrients - ANSWERS-1. carbs
2. fats
3. proteins
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
what makes a nutrient organic? name them - ANSWERS-If the nutrient contains carbon atoms
Ex. Carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
Differentiate between the three energy nutrients: carbohydrate,
protein, and fat. - ANSWERS-*carbs supply glucose
*fats cushion organs and insulate
*proteins provide growth and maintance of muscle,tissue, and organs, making hormones,
enzymes, and antibodies,and transporting other nutrients
macronutrients - ANSWERS-carbs,fats, and proteins
micronutrients - ANSWERS-vitamins and minerals
, Describe phytochemicals and their food sources. - ANSWERS-non-nutrient compounds that
contribute to health and may play a role in fighting chronic diseases, they help prevent lycopene
and prostate cancer, and they are found in plants
Calculate the calorie content of a food based on the grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. -
ANSWERS-carbs and protein= 4kcal/g
alcohol=7kcal/g
fats=9kcal/g
Understand the important roles that vitamins, minerals, and water
play in your diet. - ANSWERS-minerals and vitamins are essential for metabolism and assist
enzymes in speeding up chemical reactions and make co enzymes
water
*part of fluid medium in and out of cell
*helps chemical reactions
*transports nutrients and oxygen
*helps maintain body temp
lubricants for joints, eyes, mouth, intestinal tracts
*protective cushion for organs
Understand the scientific method that is involved in nutrition research. - ANSWERS-Scientific
method: process used by scientists to generate sound research findings
Step 1: observe, ask questions, and formulate a hypothesis (idea based on observation)
Step 2: conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis
Step 3: share findings in a peer-reviewed journal (research publication for scientists)
