NSC EXAM 1 Questions with Verified
Answers
Nutrients - Answer-are essential /required
carbrohydrates, fats , protein , minerals, water
Nutrients provide energy and building blocks - Answer-true
marconutrients - Answer-contain calories / carbohydrates, fats,proteins
micronutrients - Answer-contains no calories/ vitamins and minerals
Taking a vitamin B complex supplement provides energy (true or false) - Answer-false
Energy Suppliers - Answer-provide calories / fats, carbohydrates, protein, alcohol
We need energy to keep cells alive (true or false) - Answer-TRUE
Food energy metric measurement - Answer-carbohydrates--> 4kcal/g
Protein--> 4kcal/g
Fat--> 9kcal/g
Alcohol --> 7kcal/g
Energy Balance - Answer-need energy and building blocks in diet for cells to use to
keep us alive and work at a full potential
Quality of Energy Intake - Answer-combining the right balance of energy and nutrients
(physical and emotional)
Malnutrition - Answer-dietry inadequacy
low income risk
eating disorders
substance abuse
medical issues
Non Nutrients - Answer-*No curing
-alcohol & food additives
*Curing
-phytochemicals & Antioxidants
Empty Calorie Foods - Answer-high calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar and/or
alcohol
poor source of vitamins and minerals
Answers
Nutrients - Answer-are essential /required
carbrohydrates, fats , protein , minerals, water
Nutrients provide energy and building blocks - Answer-true
marconutrients - Answer-contain calories / carbohydrates, fats,proteins
micronutrients - Answer-contains no calories/ vitamins and minerals
Taking a vitamin B complex supplement provides energy (true or false) - Answer-false
Energy Suppliers - Answer-provide calories / fats, carbohydrates, protein, alcohol
We need energy to keep cells alive (true or false) - Answer-TRUE
Food energy metric measurement - Answer-carbohydrates--> 4kcal/g
Protein--> 4kcal/g
Fat--> 9kcal/g
Alcohol --> 7kcal/g
Energy Balance - Answer-need energy and building blocks in diet for cells to use to
keep us alive and work at a full potential
Quality of Energy Intake - Answer-combining the right balance of energy and nutrients
(physical and emotional)
Malnutrition - Answer-dietry inadequacy
low income risk
eating disorders
substance abuse
medical issues
Non Nutrients - Answer-*No curing
-alcohol & food additives
*Curing
-phytochemicals & Antioxidants
Empty Calorie Foods - Answer-high calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar and/or
alcohol
poor source of vitamins and minerals
