NTR 306: Final Exam Outline. Questions & Answers.

Chapter 1 1.1 Describe how various factors influence personal food choices. Preference, habit, tradition, social interaction, economy, associations 1.2 Name the six major classes of nutrients and identify which are organic and which yield energy. Organic = protein, carbs, fats, vitamin Inorganic = minerals Energy yielding = protein carbs fats a. List the six nutrients contained in food and a major use of each nutrient. protein carbs fats = make energy vitamins = facilitate energy release minerals = aid body processes b. Identify the energy-providing nutrients. protein carbs fats Chapter 2 2.1 Explain how each of the diet-planning principles can be used to plan a healthy diet. ABCDMV = Adequacy, balance, calorie control, nutrient density, moderation, variety 2.2 Compare and contrast the information on food labels to make selections that meet specific dietary and health goals. a. Identify the information required on the food label. b. Identify the information required on the Nutrition Facts panel. Macronutrients, vit a, calcium, iron, potassium Chapter 3 3.1 Explain how foods move through the digestive system, describing the actions of the organs, muscles, and digestive secretions along the way. a. List the segments of the digestive tract in order from the mouth to the colon. Mouth → esophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine → rectum → anus b. List the secretions that break down carbohydrates. Saliva, pancreatic juice, intestinal juic