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Midterm 1 – Aponte Latest Update 2025-2026 150
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein = 10-35 % of total
calories. Does this value increase or decrease when sick or injured? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Increase due to the increased cellular proliferation and differentiation from
the healing process. Large numbers of new cells require larger amounts of protein than
normal in order to heal quickly and efficiently.
AI - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- No
Amount of a nutrient that appears to meet the needs of most of the population
AMDR - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
The recommended percentage of calories from each macronutrient that protects again
chronic disease.
DGAs - CORRECT ANSWER: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of diet
and lifestyle recommendations designed to promote health and reduce chronic disease.
Unlike the DRIs, which are nutrient focused, the DGAs provide broader guidelines.
,EAR - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
Meets 50% of a populations needs for a specific nutrient.
EER - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
Estimates daily energy needs based on age, gender, height, weight, and physical
activity level
Give an example of a complete protein, and how to use complementation when
consuming incomplete proteins. - CORRECT ANSWER: Complete protein: meat, eggs,
soy
Complements: rice and beans, rice and lentils, bread and peanut butter, hummus
Major Functions of Protein in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER: Structure - cell
membrane
Contractile proteins - muscles
Enzymes - help speed up metabolic reactions
, Protein hormones
Transport - Movement into and around cell
Fluid balance
Protection - immune system
pH balance
Major Sources of Protein in the diet: - CORRECT ANSWER: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs,
dairy
Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, black-eyed peas, dried beans, etc), nuts and
seeds
To a lesser extent: grains (pasta, rice, bread), vegetables and fruit
MyPlate - CORRECT ANSWER: What does the MyPlate graphic represent? How is it
different than the DGA?
- The MyPlate graphic represents the key elements of a healthy diet, and emphasizes
the fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy food groups. Meant for use by consumers
for daily use - DGA for professionals.
What are some differences between the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate and MyPlate?
Midterm 1 – Aponte Latest Update 2025-2026 150
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein = 10-35 % of total
calories. Does this value increase or decrease when sick or injured? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Increase due to the increased cellular proliferation and differentiation from
the healing process. Large numbers of new cells require larger amounts of protein than
normal in order to heal quickly and efficiently.
AI - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- No
Amount of a nutrient that appears to meet the needs of most of the population
AMDR - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
The recommended percentage of calories from each macronutrient that protects again
chronic disease.
DGAs - CORRECT ANSWER: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of diet
and lifestyle recommendations designed to promote health and reduce chronic disease.
Unlike the DRIs, which are nutrient focused, the DGAs provide broader guidelines.
,EAR - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
Meets 50% of a populations needs for a specific nutrient.
EER - CORRECT ANSWER: DRI Value
Sufficient Scientific Evidence?
- Yes
Estimates daily energy needs based on age, gender, height, weight, and physical
activity level
Give an example of a complete protein, and how to use complementation when
consuming incomplete proteins. - CORRECT ANSWER: Complete protein: meat, eggs,
soy
Complements: rice and beans, rice and lentils, bread and peanut butter, hummus
Major Functions of Protein in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER: Structure - cell
membrane
Contractile proteins - muscles
Enzymes - help speed up metabolic reactions
, Protein hormones
Transport - Movement into and around cell
Fluid balance
Protection - immune system
pH balance
Major Sources of Protein in the diet: - CORRECT ANSWER: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs,
dairy
Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, black-eyed peas, dried beans, etc), nuts and
seeds
To a lesser extent: grains (pasta, rice, bread), vegetables and fruit
MyPlate - CORRECT ANSWER: What does the MyPlate graphic represent? How is it
different than the DGA?
- The MyPlate graphic represents the key elements of a healthy diet, and emphasizes
the fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy food groups. Meant for use by consumers
for daily use - DGA for professionals.
What are some differences between the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate and MyPlate?
