NUTRITION 100 EXAM
NUTRITION 100 EXAM WITH QUALITY
ANSWERS 2025
Define nutrition - Correct Ans-nutrition is a science that studies how the nutrients and
compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions and health
List the six categories of nutrients. Which ones are energy-yielding? - Correct Ans-Six
categories: fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water
Energy yielding: carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Define macronutrient and micronutrient - Correct Ans-Micronutrient: essential nutrients
that you need in small amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Macronutrients: essential nutrients that you need in larger amounts (carbohydrates,
lipids(fats) and proteins)
Define calories. - Correct Ans-Kilocalories are commonly called calories and are gained
from macronutrients which are used as energy during process of metabolism
List the caloric values for carbohydrate, fat and protein. - Correct Ans-Carbohydrates =
4 calories per gram
Fats = 9 calories per gram
Protein = 4 calories per gram
Define essential and non-essential nutrients. - Correct Ans-Essential nutrients: you
need them in order to function
Nonessential nutrients: it provides energy in the form of kilocalories but your body
doesn't need it to function
What are the two government agencies that regulate nutrition information? - Correct
Ans-FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
List the strategies to determine if nutrition information found on the Internet is reliable. -
Correct Ans-Look at who runs/pays for the website
the purpose of the website
Where the information comes from and how it is selected
The basis of the information and how current it is
How the website choose links to other sites and what information it collects about you
How the website interacts with its visitors
Define dietary reference intakes. - Correct Ans-Guidelines for intake of specific nutrients
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Define the five values that the DRI's encompass: - Correct Ans-EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and
AMDR.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): - Correct Ans-Average amount of a nutrient
known to meet the needs of 50% of individuals in the same age/gender group (starting
point for determining the amount needed for good health)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - Correct Ans-Avge amount of nutrients that
meets 97-98% percent of individuals (based on EAR but set higher)
Adequate Intake (AI) - Correct Ans-Best estimate of amount of nutrient needed for good
health (used when there is insufficient data to determine the EAR/RDA)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - Correct Ans-Highest amount of a nutrient that can
be consumed without harm (risk of toxicity with consumption above the UL)
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR): - Correct Ans-guideline for intake
of energy-containing nutrients (3 macronutrients)
What are the AMDR's for carbohydrate, fat, and protein? - Correct Ans-Carbs: 45-65%
of daily calories
Fats: 20-35% of daily calories
Protein: 10-35% of daily calories
What are the Dietary Guidelines? (review the DG's in your powerpoint slides) - Correct
Ans-Dietary Guidelines reflect the most current nutrition and physical activity
recommendations based on science for good health (updated every 5 years)
List and define the features of www.choosemyplate.gov. - Correct Ans-Emphasize
healthy eating behaviors and physical activity
Provides tools, recipes, quizzes and other resources for a healthy lifestyle
List the food groups in MyPlate - Correct Ans-Fruits, grains, vegetables and protein
(dairy on the side)
Define daily values. What nutrients must a daily value be listed for? - Correct Ans-Daily
values are general reference values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
There are no daily values for trans fat, sugars, and protein
What does it mean if a food provides 20% or more of the daily value for a nutrient? -
Correct Ans-Considered high in that nutrient
What does it mean if a food provides 10-19% of the daily value for a nutrient? - Correct
Ans-Considered adequate in that nutrient
NUTRITION 100 EXAM
NUTRITION 100 EXAM WITH QUALITY
ANSWERS 2025
Define nutrition - Correct Ans-nutrition is a science that studies how the nutrients and
compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions and health
List the six categories of nutrients. Which ones are energy-yielding? - Correct Ans-Six
categories: fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water
Energy yielding: carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Define macronutrient and micronutrient - Correct Ans-Micronutrient: essential nutrients
that you need in small amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Macronutrients: essential nutrients that you need in larger amounts (carbohydrates,
lipids(fats) and proteins)
Define calories. - Correct Ans-Kilocalories are commonly called calories and are gained
from macronutrients which are used as energy during process of metabolism
List the caloric values for carbohydrate, fat and protein. - Correct Ans-Carbohydrates =
4 calories per gram
Fats = 9 calories per gram
Protein = 4 calories per gram
Define essential and non-essential nutrients. - Correct Ans-Essential nutrients: you
need them in order to function
Nonessential nutrients: it provides energy in the form of kilocalories but your body
doesn't need it to function
What are the two government agencies that regulate nutrition information? - Correct
Ans-FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
List the strategies to determine if nutrition information found on the Internet is reliable. -
Correct Ans-Look at who runs/pays for the website
the purpose of the website
Where the information comes from and how it is selected
The basis of the information and how current it is
How the website choose links to other sites and what information it collects about you
How the website interacts with its visitors
Define dietary reference intakes. - Correct Ans-Guidelines for intake of specific nutrients
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Define the five values that the DRI's encompass: - Correct Ans-EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and
AMDR.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): - Correct Ans-Average amount of a nutrient
known to meet the needs of 50% of individuals in the same age/gender group (starting
point for determining the amount needed for good health)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - Correct Ans-Avge amount of nutrients that
meets 97-98% percent of individuals (based on EAR but set higher)
Adequate Intake (AI) - Correct Ans-Best estimate of amount of nutrient needed for good
health (used when there is insufficient data to determine the EAR/RDA)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - Correct Ans-Highest amount of a nutrient that can
be consumed without harm (risk of toxicity with consumption above the UL)
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR): - Correct Ans-guideline for intake
of energy-containing nutrients (3 macronutrients)
What are the AMDR's for carbohydrate, fat, and protein? - Correct Ans-Carbs: 45-65%
of daily calories
Fats: 20-35% of daily calories
Protein: 10-35% of daily calories
What are the Dietary Guidelines? (review the DG's in your powerpoint slides) - Correct
Ans-Dietary Guidelines reflect the most current nutrition and physical activity
recommendations based on science for good health (updated every 5 years)
List and define the features of www.choosemyplate.gov. - Correct Ans-Emphasize
healthy eating behaviors and physical activity
Provides tools, recipes, quizzes and other resources for a healthy lifestyle
List the food groups in MyPlate - Correct Ans-Fruits, grains, vegetables and protein
(dairy on the side)
Define daily values. What nutrients must a daily value be listed for? - Correct Ans-Daily
values are general reference values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
There are no daily values for trans fat, sugars, and protein
What does it mean if a food provides 20% or more of the daily value for a nutrient? -
Correct Ans-Considered high in that nutrient
What does it mean if a food provides 10-19% of the daily value for a nutrient? - Correct
Ans-Considered adequate in that nutrient
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