NUTRI 101 UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Macronutrient. Answer: Nutrients needed in larger amounts. (Carb,
lipid, protein, water)
● Micronutrient. Answer: Nutrients needed in very small amounts.
(Vitamins, Minerals)
● Nutrient. Answer: A substance in food that provides energy, and/or
structure, and/or regulates processes for the body.
● Nutrient Density. Answer: A measure of the nutrients provided by food
relative to its calorie content.
● Phytochemicals. Answer: A substance found in plant foods that is not
an essential nutrient but may have health-promoting properties.
● Calorie (Kilocalorie, kcal). Answer: A unit of measure used to express
the amount of energy (fuel) provided by food.
● Milligram (mg). Answer: One thousandth (1/1,000) of a gram
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Macronutrient. Answer: Nutrients needed in larger amounts. (Carb,
lipid, protein, water)
● Micronutrient. Answer: Nutrients needed in very small amounts.
(Vitamins, Minerals)
● Nutrient. Answer: A substance in food that provides energy, and/or
structure, and/or regulates processes for the body.
● Nutrient Density. Answer: A measure of the nutrients provided by food
relative to its calorie content.
● Phytochemicals. Answer: A substance found in plant foods that is not
an essential nutrient but may have health-promoting properties.
● Calorie (Kilocalorie, kcal). Answer: A unit of measure used to express
the amount of energy (fuel) provided by food.
● Milligram (mg). Answer: One thousandth (1/1,000) of a gram