NUTR 121 Final Exam (UNLV) | Actual
study | Questions and Answers
The Primary source of fuel for the brain is _____________. - ANSW-Carbohydrates
What is AMDR? - ANSW-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range: The recommended range of
energy intake from carbohydrate, fat, and protein that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients.
What is RDA? - ANSW-Recommended Dietary Allowance: The average daily intake level required to meet
the needs of 97-98% of healthy people in a particular life stage or gender group.
What is AI? - ANSW-Adequate Intake: Recommended average daily intake level for a nutrient that is
assumed to be adequate.
What is UL? - ANSW-Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Highest average daily intake level that is not likely to
have adverse effects on the health of most people
A balanced diet ________. - ANSW-contains the right combinations of foods to provide the proper
proportions of nutrients
Biological urge vs. psychological desire to eat? - ANSW-Hunger (biological) and Appetite (psychological)
Where in the body does the majority of digestion and absorption of food occur? - ANSW-The Small
Intestine
What is the order of the GI Tract? - ANSW-- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
The storage form of glucose is _________. - ANSW-glycogen
A diet High in fiber reduces the risks of what to two conditions? - ANSW-Heart Disease and Diverticulosis
What is the AMDR for carbohydrates? - ANSW-45-65%
What is the AMDR for Protein? - ANSW-10-35%
What is the AMDR for Fat? - ANSW-20-35%
What does "essential" amino acids or fatty acids mean? - ANSW-Fatty acids that cannot be synthesized in
the body and must be obtained in the diet
What is a complete protein? - ANSW-Proteins that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino
acids
The major functions of protein are _________. - ANSW-metabolism, immunity, fluid balance, and
nutrition transport
Diets high in sodium is associated with what health condition? - ANSW-hypernatremia
What nutrient is associated with maintaining healthy blood pressure levels? - ANSW-potassium
Good dietary sources of Vitamin D include ____________. - ANSW-fortified foods such as milk and cereal
products
What is the definition of a "healthful body weight"? - ANSW-- Appropriate for your age
- Maintained without constant dieting
study | Questions and Answers
The Primary source of fuel for the brain is _____________. - ANSW-Carbohydrates
What is AMDR? - ANSW-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range: The recommended range of
energy intake from carbohydrate, fat, and protein that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients.
What is RDA? - ANSW-Recommended Dietary Allowance: The average daily intake level required to meet
the needs of 97-98% of healthy people in a particular life stage or gender group.
What is AI? - ANSW-Adequate Intake: Recommended average daily intake level for a nutrient that is
assumed to be adequate.
What is UL? - ANSW-Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Highest average daily intake level that is not likely to
have adverse effects on the health of most people
A balanced diet ________. - ANSW-contains the right combinations of foods to provide the proper
proportions of nutrients
Biological urge vs. psychological desire to eat? - ANSW-Hunger (biological) and Appetite (psychological)
Where in the body does the majority of digestion and absorption of food occur? - ANSW-The Small
Intestine
What is the order of the GI Tract? - ANSW-- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
The storage form of glucose is _________. - ANSW-glycogen
A diet High in fiber reduces the risks of what to two conditions? - ANSW-Heart Disease and Diverticulosis
What is the AMDR for carbohydrates? - ANSW-45-65%
What is the AMDR for Protein? - ANSW-10-35%
What is the AMDR for Fat? - ANSW-20-35%
What does "essential" amino acids or fatty acids mean? - ANSW-Fatty acids that cannot be synthesized in
the body and must be obtained in the diet
What is a complete protein? - ANSW-Proteins that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino
acids
The major functions of protein are _________. - ANSW-metabolism, immunity, fluid balance, and
nutrition transport
Diets high in sodium is associated with what health condition? - ANSW-hypernatremia
What nutrient is associated with maintaining healthy blood pressure levels? - ANSW-potassium
Good dietary sources of Vitamin D include ____________. - ANSW-fortified foods such as milk and cereal
products
What is the definition of a "healthful body weight"? - ANSW-- Appropriate for your age
- Maintained without constant dieting
