NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The Science of Nutrition -
correct answer ✅-The study of nutrients in food and the body's
handling of them
-How food nourishes our body
-How food influences our health
-Nutrition contributes to wellness
Wellness -
correct answer ✅-The absence of disease
-Physical, emotional, and spiritual health
-Critical components: Nutrition, Physical activity
Food -
correct answer ✅-Animal or plant product that can be taken into
the body to yield nutrients
Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Substances obtained from food that are
indispensable to the body's functioning
,NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Essential nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Those that the body cannot make for itself or
cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
-Must be supplied in the diet from food we consume
Macro vs micro nutrients -
correct answer ✅+Macro:
-Protein
-Carbs
-Fat (lipids)
-Water
+Micro
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Nutrients are used in the body to: -
correct answer ✅1. Provide energy
2. Maintain and repair body tissue
3. Support growth of new body tissue
,NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Organic Nutrients vs. Inorganic Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Based on the presence of carbon
-Organic contains carbon
-Non-organic contains NO carbon
Organic Nutrients -
correct answer ✅(C-C, C-H)
-Carbs
-Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
*CONTAIN CARBON*
Inorganic nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Minerals
-Water
*CONTAIN NO CARBON*
, NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Energy Yielding Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
*THESE HAVE CALORIES*
Energy -
correct answer ✅-The ability to do work
Calorie -
correct answer ✅-Food Energy or calories (chemical energy)is
converted into mechanical, electrical,or heat energy in the body
Kilocalories -
correct answer ✅[Kcalorie or Calorie (Kcal)]
-Measurement of heat
-Amount of heat energy needed to raise the Temp of 1 kg of water
10°C
Gram (g) -
correct answer ✅-Unit of weight
Answers (Grade A+)
The Science of Nutrition -
correct answer ✅-The study of nutrients in food and the body's
handling of them
-How food nourishes our body
-How food influences our health
-Nutrition contributes to wellness
Wellness -
correct answer ✅-The absence of disease
-Physical, emotional, and spiritual health
-Critical components: Nutrition, Physical activity
Food -
correct answer ✅-Animal or plant product that can be taken into
the body to yield nutrients
Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Substances obtained from food that are
indispensable to the body's functioning
,NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Essential nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Those that the body cannot make for itself or
cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
-Must be supplied in the diet from food we consume
Macro vs micro nutrients -
correct answer ✅+Macro:
-Protein
-Carbs
-Fat (lipids)
-Water
+Micro
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Nutrients are used in the body to: -
correct answer ✅1. Provide energy
2. Maintain and repair body tissue
3. Support growth of new body tissue
,NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Organic Nutrients vs. Inorganic Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Based on the presence of carbon
-Organic contains carbon
-Non-organic contains NO carbon
Organic Nutrients -
correct answer ✅(C-C, C-H)
-Carbs
-Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
*CONTAIN CARBON*
Inorganic nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Minerals
-Water
*CONTAIN NO CARBON*
, NS 1410 - Exam 1 - TTU Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Energy Yielding Nutrients -
correct answer ✅-Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
*THESE HAVE CALORIES*
Energy -
correct answer ✅-The ability to do work
Calorie -
correct answer ✅-Food Energy or calories (chemical energy)is
converted into mechanical, electrical,or heat energy in the body
Kilocalories -
correct answer ✅[Kcalorie or Calorie (Kcal)]
-Measurement of heat
-Amount of heat energy needed to raise the Temp of 1 kg of water
10°C
Gram (g) -
correct answer ✅-Unit of weight
