HUN 1201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Nutrition - ANS Science that studies food and how it nourished the body and influences
health
Inorganic vs. Organic - ANS Organic - Vitamins
Inorganic - Minerals
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANS Vitamins A, D, E, K
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANS Vitamins C, B
Energy Yielding Units: Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Alcohol - ANS Carbohydrates - 4 kcal/g
Lipids - 9 kcal/g
Proteins - 4 kcal/g
Alcohol - 7 kcal/g
DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ANS as set of nutritional reference values for the US and
Canada that applies to healthy people
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - ANS the average daily nutrient intake level that
meets the nutrient requirements of 97-98% of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and
gender group
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - ANS the average daily nutrient intake level estimated
to meet the requirement of HALF of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender
group
UL (Tolerable Upper Level Intake) - ANS the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely
to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and
gender group
EER (Estimated Energy Requirement) - ANS the average dietary energy intake that is
predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy individual
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) - ANS a range of intakes for a
particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing
adequate intakes of essential nutrients
Nutrient Density - ANS Foods that provide the highest level of nutrients for the least amount
of energy (Calories)
Chronic Disease - ANS Long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured
Hunger - ANS Physiological drive for food
Apetite - ANS Psychological desire to consume specific food
Gastrin - ANS a hormone secreted by stomach lining cells that stimulates the gastric juice.
Stimulated by HCl
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Nutrition - ANS Science that studies food and how it nourished the body and influences
health
Inorganic vs. Organic - ANS Organic - Vitamins
Inorganic - Minerals
Fat Soluble Vitamins - ANS Vitamins A, D, E, K
Water Soluble Vitamins - ANS Vitamins C, B
Energy Yielding Units: Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Alcohol - ANS Carbohydrates - 4 kcal/g
Lipids - 9 kcal/g
Proteins - 4 kcal/g
Alcohol - 7 kcal/g
DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ANS as set of nutritional reference values for the US and
Canada that applies to healthy people
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - ANS the average daily nutrient intake level that
meets the nutrient requirements of 97-98% of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and
gender group
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - ANS the average daily nutrient intake level estimated
to meet the requirement of HALF of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender
group
UL (Tolerable Upper Level Intake) - ANS the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely
to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and
gender group
EER (Estimated Energy Requirement) - ANS the average dietary energy intake that is
predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy individual
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) - ANS a range of intakes for a
particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing
adequate intakes of essential nutrients
Nutrient Density - ANS Foods that provide the highest level of nutrients for the least amount
of energy (Calories)
Chronic Disease - ANS Long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured
Hunger - ANS Physiological drive for food
Apetite - ANS Psychological desire to consume specific food
Gastrin - ANS a hormone secreted by stomach lining cells that stimulates the gastric juice.
Stimulated by HCl
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
