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NSC 232 Exam 4 Nutrition Questions and
Correct Answers
macronutrients Ans: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
micronutrients Ans: vitamins, minerals and water
Which category of nutrients supplies energy and builds tissue?
Ans: Macronutrients
Which category of nutrients regulates body processes Ans:
micronutrients
Essential nutrients must come from one's Ans: diet or
supplements
nonessential nutrients are made from one's Ans: own body.
Which type of nutrients is not required for body functions. Ans:
nonessential
example of nonessential nutrient Ans: cholesterol
triglyceride Ans: 3 fatty acids (chains of hydrocarbons) bonded to
a glycerol, most fats are eaten and absorbed in this form,
carbohydrate, should be less than 150 mg/dL
what is the only sugar that comes from an animal source Ans:
lactose
what is the sole source of energy to the brain Ans: glucose
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NSC 232 Exam 4 Nutrition Questions and
Correct Answers
macronutrients Ans: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
micronutrients Ans: vitamins, minerals and water
Which category of nutrients supplies energy and builds tissue?
Ans: Macronutrients
Which category of nutrients regulates body processes Ans:
micronutrients
Essential nutrients must come from one's Ans: diet or
supplements
nonessential nutrients are made from one's Ans: own body.
Which type of nutrients is not required for body functions. Ans:
nonessential
example of nonessential nutrient Ans: cholesterol
triglyceride Ans: 3 fatty acids (chains of hydrocarbons) bonded to
a glycerol, most fats are eaten and absorbed in this form,
carbohydrate, should be less than 150 mg/dL
what is the only sugar that comes from an animal source Ans:
lactose
what is the sole source of energy to the brain Ans: glucose
© 2025 All rights reserved
