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NTR 306 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (26)
Six classes of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, micronutrients
nutrients: (vitamins & minerals), water
In Organic: do not contain carbon, minerals
Organic vs inorganic Organic: contain carbon (essential car
living organisms), carbohydrates, lipids
(fats), proteins, vitamins
Energy Yielding: have calories like carbs,
Energy yielding vs proteins, and fats.
non-energy yielding
Non-Energy: non calories like vitamins, minerals,
water
Kcal Conversions for CHO: 4 kcal/g
Energy Yielding PRO: 4 kcal/g
Nutrients FAT: 9 kcal/g
Macronutrients - needed in large
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amounts, provide energy which are in
protein, carbohydrates, lipids (fats),
Macronutrients vs. and water.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients - needed in small
amounts, and do not provide energy,
minerals and vitamins.
Reasons we set To prevent deficiency, prevent
nutrient overconsumptions, nutrition adequacy.
recommendations
EAR Estimated Average Requirement
50% healthy individuals in a group
Recommended Dietary Allowance
RDA
97-98% of healthy individuals
Adequate Intake
AI
Used when there isn't enough data from EAR or
RDA
Upper Limit
UL
The number before toxicity can begin
Estimated Energy the average dietary energy intake that
Requirement (EER) maintains energy balance and good
health in a person of a given age,
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NTR 306 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (26)
Six classes of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, micronutrients
nutrients: (vitamins & minerals), water
In Organic: do not contain carbon, minerals
Organic vs inorganic Organic: contain carbon (essential car
living organisms), carbohydrates, lipids
(fats), proteins, vitamins
Energy Yielding: have calories like carbs,
Energy yielding vs proteins, and fats.
non-energy yielding
Non-Energy: non calories like vitamins, minerals,
water
Kcal Conversions for CHO: 4 kcal/g
Energy Yielding PRO: 4 kcal/g
Nutrients FAT: 9 kcal/g
Macronutrients - needed in large
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amounts, provide energy which are in
protein, carbohydrates, lipids (fats),
Macronutrients vs. and water.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients - needed in small
amounts, and do not provide energy,
minerals and vitamins.
Reasons we set To prevent deficiency, prevent
nutrient overconsumptions, nutrition adequacy.
recommendations
EAR Estimated Average Requirement
50% healthy individuals in a group
Recommended Dietary Allowance
RDA
97-98% of healthy individuals
Adequate Intake
AI
Used when there isn't enough data from EAR or
RDA
Upper Limit
UL
The number before toxicity can begin
Estimated Energy the average dietary energy intake that
Requirement (EER) maintains energy balance and good
health in a person of a given age,
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