NFS284 Midterm 1 Test Questions with
Accurate Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
Canadian Healthy Eating Index CHEI - Answer Measures conformity to Canada's Food Guide
CHEI value if perfect adherence - Answer 100
Macronutrient list - Answer Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
Amount of macronutrients needed in body - Answer Large amounts (10-100g)
Micronutrients list - Answer Vitamins and Minerals
Amount of micronutrients needed in body - Answer Small amounts
Carbohydrates (kcal/g) - Answer 4 kcal/g
Lipids (kcal/g) - Answer 9 kcal/g
Protein (kcal/g) - Answer 4 kcal/g
Define starch - Answer A digestible carbohydrate that is a source of energy. Found in rice,
wheat, corn, potato
Define triacylglycerides - Answer Glycerol + 3 fatty acids, major chemical form of lipids
Define PUFA - Answer Fatty acid containing more than 2 double bonds.
PUFA sources - Answer Canola oil and soybean oil
Define MUFA - Answer Fatty acid containing only one double bond.
MUFA sources - Answer Oleic acid (omega 9) in olive oil
, Essential Fatty acids - Answer Linoneic acid (omega 6) and alpha linoleic acid (omega 3)
Fatty acids derived from alpha linoleic acid - Answer EPA and DHA; found in fish and fish oils
Define saturated and trans fats - Answer Type of fatty acid associated with risk of disease
Define dietary fibre - Answer An indigestible carbohydrate that can be fermented by the
microflora, found in whole grains and legumes
Define glucose - Answer A monosaccharide circulating in blood that is source of energy for
brain
Define sucrose or high fructose corn syrup - Answer Disaccharide of fructose and glucose,
beverages using this to sweeten linked to obesity
Define vitamins - Answer Organic micronutrients required for metabolic processes
Fat soluble vitamins stored in - Answer Liver and adipose tissue
Fat soluble vitamins depletion rate - Answer NOT rapidly depleted
Fat soluble vitamins toxicity - Answer If extremely high can have toxic effects
Fat soluble vitamins include - Answer Vitamins D E A K
Water soluble vitamins stored in - Answer Not stored in body
Water soluble vitamins depletion rate - Answer Rapidly depleted except B12
Water soluble vitamins include - Answer Vitamins B and C
Define calcium - Answer Mineral important for bone health
Define sodium - Answer Mineral used in processed food which may raise blood pressure
Define iron - Answer Low intake of this mineral may result in anemia
Accurate Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
Canadian Healthy Eating Index CHEI - Answer Measures conformity to Canada's Food Guide
CHEI value if perfect adherence - Answer 100
Macronutrient list - Answer Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
Amount of macronutrients needed in body - Answer Large amounts (10-100g)
Micronutrients list - Answer Vitamins and Minerals
Amount of micronutrients needed in body - Answer Small amounts
Carbohydrates (kcal/g) - Answer 4 kcal/g
Lipids (kcal/g) - Answer 9 kcal/g
Protein (kcal/g) - Answer 4 kcal/g
Define starch - Answer A digestible carbohydrate that is a source of energy. Found in rice,
wheat, corn, potato
Define triacylglycerides - Answer Glycerol + 3 fatty acids, major chemical form of lipids
Define PUFA - Answer Fatty acid containing more than 2 double bonds.
PUFA sources - Answer Canola oil and soybean oil
Define MUFA - Answer Fatty acid containing only one double bond.
MUFA sources - Answer Oleic acid (omega 9) in olive oil
, Essential Fatty acids - Answer Linoneic acid (omega 6) and alpha linoleic acid (omega 3)
Fatty acids derived from alpha linoleic acid - Answer EPA and DHA; found in fish and fish oils
Define saturated and trans fats - Answer Type of fatty acid associated with risk of disease
Define dietary fibre - Answer An indigestible carbohydrate that can be fermented by the
microflora, found in whole grains and legumes
Define glucose - Answer A monosaccharide circulating in blood that is source of energy for
brain
Define sucrose or high fructose corn syrup - Answer Disaccharide of fructose and glucose,
beverages using this to sweeten linked to obesity
Define vitamins - Answer Organic micronutrients required for metabolic processes
Fat soluble vitamins stored in - Answer Liver and adipose tissue
Fat soluble vitamins depletion rate - Answer NOT rapidly depleted
Fat soluble vitamins toxicity - Answer If extremely high can have toxic effects
Fat soluble vitamins include - Answer Vitamins D E A K
Water soluble vitamins stored in - Answer Not stored in body
Water soluble vitamins depletion rate - Answer Rapidly depleted except B12
Water soluble vitamins include - Answer Vitamins B and C
Define calcium - Answer Mineral important for bone health
Define sodium - Answer Mineral used in processed food which may raise blood pressure
Define iron - Answer Low intake of this mineral may result in anemia
