Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) - converted [2026]
Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
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1. Macronutrient A chemical substance that an organism must obtain in relatively
large amounts
2. How many calories per 4
gram for carbohydrates?
3. How many calories per 4
gram for proteins?
4. How many calories per 9
gram for fats?
5. Micronutrients A chemical substance needed in very small amounts, they do not
provide energy
6. Examples of micronutri- Vitamins and minerals
ents?
7. Examples of macronutri- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
ents?
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, Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) - converted [2026]
Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
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8. Metabolism Chemical processes that take place in living cells
9. Phytochemicals Substances found in plant foods that are not classified as "nutri-
ents" but are beneficial to health; plants make hundreds of phyto-
chemicals
10. Antioxidants Compounds that protect our cells from the damage caused by
oxidation;
can help protect the body from damaging molecules
11. Risk factor Personal characteristic that influences changes of developing dz;
examples include genetic background, age, environment, access
to health care, lifestyle, and psychological factors
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Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
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12. Lifestyle A person's way of living such as dietary practices, physical activity
habits, and use of drugs; lifestyle choices may increase or reduce
chances of developing a dx or delay its occurrence for years
13. Nutrient dense foods Have more micronutrients in relation to its energy value
14. Empty calorie foods Poor source of micronutrients compared to energy value
15. Key nutrition concepts Most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of nutrients, balance
and variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet,
there are not "good" or "bad" foods, enjoying eating all foods in
moderation, for each nutrient, there is a range of safe intake, food
is the best source of nutrients and phytochemicals, etc.
16. How is a vitamin classified? Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
17. How is poor health and If you have poor nutrition it can cause stunted growth, delayed
chronic dz related to nutri- physical development, and blindness; it can also develop serious
tion? chronic dz such as CAD, HTN, etc.
18. What are the steps to the 1. Make observations
scientific method? 2. Formulate hypothesis
3. Design studies and perform tests
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Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2dxjol
1. Macronutrient A chemical substance that an organism must obtain in relatively
large amounts
2. How many calories per 4
gram for carbohydrates?
3. How many calories per 4
gram for proteins?
4. How many calories per 9
gram for fats?
5. Micronutrients A chemical substance needed in very small amounts, they do not
provide energy
6. Examples of micronutri- Vitamins and minerals
ents?
7. Examples of macronutri- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
ents?
1
, Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) - converted [2026]
Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2dxjol
8. Metabolism Chemical processes that take place in living cells
9. Phytochemicals Substances found in plant foods that are not classified as "nutri-
ents" but are beneficial to health; plants make hundreds of phyto-
chemicals
10. Antioxidants Compounds that protect our cells from the damage caused by
oxidation;
can help protect the body from damaging molecules
11. Risk factor Personal characteristic that influences changes of developing dz;
examples include genetic background, age, environment, access
to health care, lifestyle, and psychological factors
2
, Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) - converted [2026]
Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2dxjol
12. Lifestyle A person's way of living such as dietary practices, physical activity
habits, and use of drugs; lifestyle choices may increase or reduce
chances of developing a dx or delay its occurrence for years
13. Nutrient dense foods Have more micronutrients in relation to its energy value
14. Empty calorie foods Poor source of micronutrients compared to energy value
15. Key nutrition concepts Most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of nutrients, balance
and variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet,
there are not "good" or "bad" foods, enjoying eating all foods in
moderation, for each nutrient, there is a range of safe intake, food
is the best source of nutrients and phytochemicals, etc.
16. How is a vitamin classified? Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
17. How is poor health and If you have poor nutrition it can cause stunted growth, delayed
chronic dz related to nutri- physical development, and blindness; it can also develop serious
tion? chronic dz such as CAD, HTN, etc.
18. What are the steps to the 1. Make observations
scientific method? 2. Formulate hypothesis
3. Design studies and perform tests
3
