HUN 1201 Study Guide Exam 1
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What does nutrition study? - CORRECT ANSWERS The science that
studies food: how food nourishes the body and influences health; Indigestion,
Digestion; Absorption; Transport; Metabolism; and Excretion
What is a Registered Dietitian? - CORRECT ANSWERS Licensed
dietitian who has a bachelors degree that meets the credentialing requirements
of a given state: clinical experience, passed national exam
List the 6 essential nutrients: - CORRECT ANSWERS Carbohydrates,
Lipids/Oils, Proteins, Water, Minerals, and Vitamins
Compare the chemical composition of protein, carbohydrates and fats. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Carbohydrates and fats= carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. Protein is all of the three including nitrogen
Why is alcohol not a nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWERS It does not
support the regulation of the body functions or the building or repairing of
tissues. It is a drug/toxin
Calculate the total kilocalories in a meal containing 20g of carbohydrates, 10g
of protein, and 5g of fat? Show work, no calculator. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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Define and list the water soluble and the fat soluble vitamins. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Fat soluble-A, K, E, D- can be stored in adipose and liver
tissue
Water soluble- B- vitamins, and C
, What are two differences between macronutrients and micronutrients? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Macronutients- required in large amounts.
Micronutrients- small amounts.
The amount required
Energy
Describe the difference between a primary nutrient deficiency and a secondary
nutrient deficiency. - CORRECT ANSWERS Primary deficiency- a
direct consequence of inadequate intake
Secondary deficiency- a person cannot absorb enough nutrients
What is the difference between covert and overt symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Covert- hidden required lab tests or other invasive
procedures to detect
Overt- symptoms of nutrition deficiency that become obvious
What is the AMDR for each of the macronutrients: Protein, Fat, and
Carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWERS Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
Define the following terms:
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI),
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA),
Adequate Intake (AI),
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL),
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What does nutrition study? - CORRECT ANSWERS The science that
studies food: how food nourishes the body and influences health; Indigestion,
Digestion; Absorption; Transport; Metabolism; and Excretion
What is a Registered Dietitian? - CORRECT ANSWERS Licensed
dietitian who has a bachelors degree that meets the credentialing requirements
of a given state: clinical experience, passed national exam
List the 6 essential nutrients: - CORRECT ANSWERS Carbohydrates,
Lipids/Oils, Proteins, Water, Minerals, and Vitamins
Compare the chemical composition of protein, carbohydrates and fats. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Carbohydrates and fats= carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. Protein is all of the three including nitrogen
Why is alcohol not a nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWERS It does not
support the regulation of the body functions or the building or repairing of
tissues. It is a drug/toxin
Calculate the total kilocalories in a meal containing 20g of carbohydrates, 10g
of protein, and 5g of fat? Show work, no calculator. - CORRECT ANSWERS
...
Define and list the water soluble and the fat soluble vitamins. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Fat soluble-A, K, E, D- can be stored in adipose and liver
tissue
Water soluble- B- vitamins, and C
, What are two differences between macronutrients and micronutrients? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Macronutients- required in large amounts.
Micronutrients- small amounts.
The amount required
Energy
Describe the difference between a primary nutrient deficiency and a secondary
nutrient deficiency. - CORRECT ANSWERS Primary deficiency- a
direct consequence of inadequate intake
Secondary deficiency- a person cannot absorb enough nutrients
What is the difference between covert and overt symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Covert- hidden required lab tests or other invasive
procedures to detect
Overt- symptoms of nutrition deficiency that become obvious
What is the AMDR for each of the macronutrients: Protein, Fat, and
Carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWERS Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
Define the following terms:
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI),
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA),
Adequate Intake (AI),
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL),
