Nutrition Healthy Life- HNTR 1153
Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
Define Malnutrition - ANSWERSLack or excess of energy and nutrients
Objectives of Healthy People 2020 - ANSWERS-Reduce disease risks
-Promote a healthier nation by 2020
-Policymaking, health promotion, and educational programs
-Republished every 10 years
Name 6 classes of nutrients - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Water
Which nutrient classes are considered organic? - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Vitamins
What makes a nutrients class organic? - ANSWERSCarbon
Which nutrient classes yield energy? - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Protein
What does it mean if nutrients are "essential"? - ANSWERSIf you don't get them, you
develop deficiencies.
Which nutrient class helps form structures and working parts of body tissues? -
ANSWERSProtein
Which 2 nutrient classes act as regulators? - ANSWERS-Vitamins
-Minerals
What is caloric content of food? - ANSWERSThe amount of energy a food provides.
How is food energy measured? - ANSWERSKilocalories (units of heat)
, How many calories are provided in a gram of carbohydrate? - ANSWERS4cal/g
How many calories are provided in a gram of protein? - ANSWERS9cal/g
How many calories are provided in a gram of fat? - ANSWERS4cal/g
Which energy yielding nutrient also supports body tissues? - ANSWERSProtein
Define Phytochemical. - ANSWERSCompounds that confer color, taste, and other
characteristics of foods.
Are phytochemicals in animal based foods or plant based foods? - ANSWERSPlant
based
Do phytochemicals increase or decrease risks for disease? - ANSWERSDecrease
Define enriched/fortified foods. - ANSWERSFoods to which nutrients have been added.
Define fast foods. - ANSWERSRestaurant foods that are available within minutes after
customers order them.
Define functional foods. - ANSWERSWhole or modified foods that contain bioactive
food components believed to provide health benefits.
Define medical foods. - ANSWERSFoods specifically manufactured for use by people
with medical disorders and administered on the advice of a physician.
Define organic foods. - ANSWERSFoods grown without synthetic pesticides or
fertilizers.
Define processed foods. - ANSWERSFoods subjected to any process, such as milling,
alteration of texture, addition of additives, cooking, etc.
Define staple foods. - ANSWERSFoods used frequently or daily. Ex. rice, potatoes, etc.
Define ultra-processed foods. - ANSWERSProducts of manufacturing made from
industrial ingredients and additives.
Define whole foods. - ANSWERSMilk and milk products; meats and similar foods such
as fish and poultry; vegetables, including dried beans and peas; fruits; and grains.
Define calorie control. - ANSWERSThe foods provide the amount of energy you need to
maintain appropriate weight.
Define balance. - ANSWERSThe choices do not overemphasize one nutrient or food
type at the expense of another.
Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
Define Malnutrition - ANSWERSLack or excess of energy and nutrients
Objectives of Healthy People 2020 - ANSWERS-Reduce disease risks
-Promote a healthier nation by 2020
-Policymaking, health promotion, and educational programs
-Republished every 10 years
Name 6 classes of nutrients - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Water
Which nutrient classes are considered organic? - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Vitamins
What makes a nutrients class organic? - ANSWERSCarbon
Which nutrient classes yield energy? - ANSWERS-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Protein
What does it mean if nutrients are "essential"? - ANSWERSIf you don't get them, you
develop deficiencies.
Which nutrient class helps form structures and working parts of body tissues? -
ANSWERSProtein
Which 2 nutrient classes act as regulators? - ANSWERS-Vitamins
-Minerals
What is caloric content of food? - ANSWERSThe amount of energy a food provides.
How is food energy measured? - ANSWERSKilocalories (units of heat)
, How many calories are provided in a gram of carbohydrate? - ANSWERS4cal/g
How many calories are provided in a gram of protein? - ANSWERS9cal/g
How many calories are provided in a gram of fat? - ANSWERS4cal/g
Which energy yielding nutrient also supports body tissues? - ANSWERSProtein
Define Phytochemical. - ANSWERSCompounds that confer color, taste, and other
characteristics of foods.
Are phytochemicals in animal based foods or plant based foods? - ANSWERSPlant
based
Do phytochemicals increase or decrease risks for disease? - ANSWERSDecrease
Define enriched/fortified foods. - ANSWERSFoods to which nutrients have been added.
Define fast foods. - ANSWERSRestaurant foods that are available within minutes after
customers order them.
Define functional foods. - ANSWERSWhole or modified foods that contain bioactive
food components believed to provide health benefits.
Define medical foods. - ANSWERSFoods specifically manufactured for use by people
with medical disorders and administered on the advice of a physician.
Define organic foods. - ANSWERSFoods grown without synthetic pesticides or
fertilizers.
Define processed foods. - ANSWERSFoods subjected to any process, such as milling,
alteration of texture, addition of additives, cooking, etc.
Define staple foods. - ANSWERSFoods used frequently or daily. Ex. rice, potatoes, etc.
Define ultra-processed foods. - ANSWERSProducts of manufacturing made from
industrial ingredients and additives.
Define whole foods. - ANSWERSMilk and milk products; meats and similar foods such
as fish and poultry; vegetables, including dried beans and peas; fruits; and grains.
Define calorie control. - ANSWERSThe foods provide the amount of energy you need to
maintain appropriate weight.
Define balance. - ANSWERSThe choices do not overemphasize one nutrient or food
type at the expense of another.
