ISSA Unit 19: Nutritional Science Study Guide
Graded A+
1). Which of the following is not a form of carbohydrates found in the diet?
Ans: Insulin
2). Animal-based fats contain a higher ratio of unsaturated fats than plant-based oils.
Ans: False
3). Which of the following chemical component(s) does protein contain that is not found in
carbohydrates or fats?
Ans: Nitrogen
4). What is the recommended minimum protein intake for sedentary, generally healthy
individuals?
Ans: 0.8g per kilogram of body mass
5). Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Ans: Vitamin C
6). While having too little water relative to other solutes is bad, having too much water can also
have severe consequences.
Ans: True
7). For most people, drinking approximately two liters of water per day is sufficient.
Ans: True
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Graded A+
1). Which of the following is not a form of carbohydrates found in the diet?
Ans: Insulin
2). Animal-based fats contain a higher ratio of unsaturated fats than plant-based oils.
Ans: False
3). Which of the following chemical component(s) does protein contain that is not found in
carbohydrates or fats?
Ans: Nitrogen
4). What is the recommended minimum protein intake for sedentary, generally healthy
individuals?
Ans: 0.8g per kilogram of body mass
5). Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Ans: Vitamin C
6). While having too little water relative to other solutes is bad, having too much water can also
have severe consequences.
Ans: True
7). For most people, drinking approximately two liters of water per day is sufficient.
Ans: True
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