IPHY 2420 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which disease or condition is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and conditions? -
ANSWER-Obesity
What is the measure of energy in foods? - ANSWER-Kilocalories
List the macronutrients and their major features: Carbohydrates - ANSWER-Composed
of Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
4 calories per gram, primary energy source
List the macronutrients and their major features: Fats - ANSWER-Composed of Carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen
9 calories per gram, primary energy source
List the macronutrients and their major features: Protein - ANSWER-Composed of
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen AND nitrogen
4 calories per gram, Last resort energy source
List the micronutrients and their major features: Vitamins (Fat soluble) - ANSWER-
A,D,E,K
Stored in body
Toxicity is possible
List the micronutrients and their major features: Vitamins (water soluble) - ANSWER-B
and C
Not stored in body
Excess excreted in urine (not often toxic)
List the micronutrients and their major features: Minerals (major) - ANSWER-Ex:
Calcium and sodium
>100mg daily
List the micronutrients and their major features: Minerals (trace) - ANSWER-Ex: Zinc
and iron
<100mg daily
DRI - ANSWER-Dietary reference intakes- are a set of reference values used to plan
and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people
RDA - ANSWER-Recommended dietary allowance- the amount of nutrients that will
prevent deficiencies
, AI - ANSWER-Adequate Intake
UL - ANSWER-Tolerable Upper Intake Level
What factors go into calculating an individual's estimated energy requirement? -
ANSWER-Age, weight, height, gender, activity,
CHO Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-45-65%
Fat Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-20-35%
Protein Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-10-35%
Identify reputable sources of nutrition information ( - ANSWER-Ask these questions to
determine scientific validity:•Who is reporting the information?•Who conducted the
research and who paid for it?•Is the report based on reputable research studies?•Was
there a control and an experimental group?•Was the sample size large enough to rule
out chance variation?•Was a placebo effectively administered?•Was it a double-blind
study?
•Is the report based on testimonials?•Are the claims too good to be true?•Prior to
publication in reputable scientific journals, articles undergo peer
review•pubmed.gov•Experiments must be repeated to confirm or disprove the findings
Identify and explain the 4 characteristics of a healthy diet. - ANSWER-Adequate:
Provides enough energy and nutrients
Moderate: Right amount
Balanced: Right combo
Varied: Eating many different foods
What is the definition of a nutrient dense food? - ANSWER-Foods that provide the most
nutrients for the fewest calories
What are empty calories? - ANSWER-calories from solid fats and/or added sugars that
provide few or no nutrients
energy balance - ANSWER-the relationship between the amount of calories consumed
in food and the amount of calories expended through metabolism and physical activity
What are the goals of digestion? - ANSWER-Break large molecules down to smaller
molecules Absorb the smaller molecules into the cells of the body
Discuss the features of an ingredient list on a food label. - ANSWER-In order of how
much there is
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which disease or condition is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and conditions? -
ANSWER-Obesity
What is the measure of energy in foods? - ANSWER-Kilocalories
List the macronutrients and their major features: Carbohydrates - ANSWER-Composed
of Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
4 calories per gram, primary energy source
List the macronutrients and their major features: Fats - ANSWER-Composed of Carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen
9 calories per gram, primary energy source
List the macronutrients and their major features: Protein - ANSWER-Composed of
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen AND nitrogen
4 calories per gram, Last resort energy source
List the micronutrients and their major features: Vitamins (Fat soluble) - ANSWER-
A,D,E,K
Stored in body
Toxicity is possible
List the micronutrients and their major features: Vitamins (water soluble) - ANSWER-B
and C
Not stored in body
Excess excreted in urine (not often toxic)
List the micronutrients and their major features: Minerals (major) - ANSWER-Ex:
Calcium and sodium
>100mg daily
List the micronutrients and their major features: Minerals (trace) - ANSWER-Ex: Zinc
and iron
<100mg daily
DRI - ANSWER-Dietary reference intakes- are a set of reference values used to plan
and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people
RDA - ANSWER-Recommended dietary allowance- the amount of nutrients that will
prevent deficiencies
, AI - ANSWER-Adequate Intake
UL - ANSWER-Tolerable Upper Intake Level
What factors go into calculating an individual's estimated energy requirement? -
ANSWER-Age, weight, height, gender, activity,
CHO Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-45-65%
Fat Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-20-35%
Protein Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-10-35%
Identify reputable sources of nutrition information ( - ANSWER-Ask these questions to
determine scientific validity:•Who is reporting the information?•Who conducted the
research and who paid for it?•Is the report based on reputable research studies?•Was
there a control and an experimental group?•Was the sample size large enough to rule
out chance variation?•Was a placebo effectively administered?•Was it a double-blind
study?
•Is the report based on testimonials?•Are the claims too good to be true?•Prior to
publication in reputable scientific journals, articles undergo peer
review•pubmed.gov•Experiments must be repeated to confirm or disprove the findings
Identify and explain the 4 characteristics of a healthy diet. - ANSWER-Adequate:
Provides enough energy and nutrients
Moderate: Right amount
Balanced: Right combo
Varied: Eating many different foods
What is the definition of a nutrient dense food? - ANSWER-Foods that provide the most
nutrients for the fewest calories
What are empty calories? - ANSWER-calories from solid fats and/or added sugars that
provide few or no nutrients
energy balance - ANSWER-the relationship between the amount of calories consumed
in food and the amount of calories expended through metabolism and physical activity
What are the goals of digestion? - ANSWER-Break large molecules down to smaller
molecules Absorb the smaller molecules into the cells of the body
Discuss the features of an ingredient list on a food label. - ANSWER-In order of how
much there is
