NUR1172 PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION EXAM 2
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ AMDR for Proteins Answer: 10-35%
◉ Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Answer: amount of a
nutrient needed to meet the requirements of a healthy population of
individuals. (vitamins, minerals, protein & kcal)
◉ Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) Answer:
Ranges of adequate intakes of essential nutrients that reducethe risk
of chronic disease
◉ What is a food claim? Answer: It is a claim on a food product that
directly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in the
food.
◉ What is a 'natural' food? Answer: don't include synthetic
ingredients, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors
◉ Dietary Guidelines 2025 Answer: emphasizes fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
, ◉ Portion Definition Answer: The amount of food we choose to eat
for lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.
◉ Serving Definition Answer: A unit of measure used to describe the
amount of food recommended for each food group.
◉ The role of carbohydrates Answer: provides energy, building
components, and helps prevent disease.
◉ Amount of Kcal per 1 gram of carbohydrate Answer: 4kcal
◉ How many grams are in 1 serving of a carbohydrate? Answer: 15
grams
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Light Answer: 87.5% of
fat; 12.5% Carbohydrates
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Moderate Answer: 45%
carbohydrate, 55% fat
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Intense Answer: 67%
carbohydrate, 33% fat
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ AMDR for Proteins Answer: 10-35%
◉ Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Answer: amount of a
nutrient needed to meet the requirements of a healthy population of
individuals. (vitamins, minerals, protein & kcal)
◉ Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) Answer:
Ranges of adequate intakes of essential nutrients that reducethe risk
of chronic disease
◉ What is a food claim? Answer: It is a claim on a food product that
directly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in the
food.
◉ What is a 'natural' food? Answer: don't include synthetic
ingredients, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors
◉ Dietary Guidelines 2025 Answer: emphasizes fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
, ◉ Portion Definition Answer: The amount of food we choose to eat
for lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.
◉ Serving Definition Answer: A unit of measure used to describe the
amount of food recommended for each food group.
◉ The role of carbohydrates Answer: provides energy, building
components, and helps prevent disease.
◉ Amount of Kcal per 1 gram of carbohydrate Answer: 4kcal
◉ How many grams are in 1 serving of a carbohydrate? Answer: 15
grams
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Light Answer: 87.5% of
fat; 12.5% Carbohydrates
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Moderate Answer: 45%
carbohydrate, 55% fat
◉ Carbohydrate Use by Exercise Intensity: Intense Answer: 67%
carbohydrate, 33% fat
