HMGT 2460 UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary
for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - ANS Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support normal
function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - ANS Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between genes, the
environment, and nutrition? - ANS Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses, muscle
contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. - ANS Water
Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada
that applies to healthy people? - ANS Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is
measured in units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. - ANS Kilocalorie (kcal)
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, There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized method of
research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this method called? -
ANS Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects the
health and safety of people? - ANS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? -
ANS FDA (Federal Drug Agency)
A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and
nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? - ANS One that contains combinations of foods that
provide proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health? - ANS Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components is the
common name of the product? - ANS Statement of identity
The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts Label indicates which of the following? - ANS The
amount a serving of food contributes to your overall nutrient intake
A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human
Services to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle. - ANS Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, how many calories are in the entire package? -
ANS Calories x servings per container
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total carbohydrate in one
serving. - ANS Total carbohydrate x 4
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AND DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary
for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - ANS Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support normal
function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - ANS Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between genes, the
environment, and nutrition? - ANS Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses, muscle
contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. - ANS Water
Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada
that applies to healthy people? - ANS Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is
measured in units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. - ANS Kilocalorie (kcal)
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, There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized method of
research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this method called? -
ANS Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects the
health and safety of people? - ANS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? -
ANS FDA (Federal Drug Agency)
A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and
nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? - ANS One that contains combinations of foods that
provide proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health? - ANS Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components is the
common name of the product? - ANS Statement of identity
The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts Label indicates which of the following? - ANS The
amount a serving of food contributes to your overall nutrient intake
A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human
Services to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle. - ANS Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, how many calories are in the entire package? -
ANS Calories x servings per container
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total carbohydrate in one
serving. - ANS Total carbohydrate x 4
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