SCI-228 Week 4 Midterm/DeVry University, Chicago

1. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient?


Student Answer: Water


Alcohol


Vitamins


Minerals


Instructor Chapter 1
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Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 2. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following nutrients contains the element nitrogen?


Student Answer: Carbohydrates


Lipids


Water


Proteins


Instructor Chapter 1
Explanation:


Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 3. Question :
(TCO 1) Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

, Student Answer: Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.


Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and

store food.
Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the 14th century.


Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating

patterns.
Instructor Chapter 1
Explanation:


Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 4. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following nutrients is the most energy dense?


Student Answer: Carbohydrate


Lipid


Protein


Vitamin


Instructor Chapter 1
Explanation:


Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 5. Question :
(TCO 1) For dinner, Bill consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate, 70
grams of protein, and 50 grams of fat. In addition, Bill decides that he
wants a glass of wine with his meal. If he drinks one glass of wine
containing 8 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does he
consume in this meal?

, Student Answer: 56 kilocalories


540 kilocalories


1,675 kilocalories


1,806 kilocalories


Instructor Chapter 1
Explanation:


Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 6. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following is a micronutrient?


Student Answer: Carbohydrates


Vitamins


Lipids


Alcohol


Instructor Chapter 1
Explanation:


Points Received: 4 of 4
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Question 7. Question :
(TCO 2) Reduced rates of hypertension is the central objective of the:


Student Answer: Food Guide Pyramid.


5-A-Day for Better Health Program.