NutR 150 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
___ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein
and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual function. Correct
Answers Denaturation
___________________ explore(s) health and disease trends and
patterns in populations. Correct Answers Epidemiology studies
.The MyPlate visual shows a plate divided into four categories
representing fruits, veggies, grains, and protein. Dairy is shown
just off to the side. Incorporating all food groups visually in the
MyPlate Food guide best represents which principle of meal
planning? Correct Answers Variety
(Case Study) According to the "Ethiopian Humanitarian" video,
only children are given Atmit. Correct Answers false
(Case study) Courtney is not following the principle of
moderation in which of the following nutrients? Correct
Answers Moderation is not eating to the extremes, neither too
much nor too little. Courtney is eating more sodium than
recommended—she is eating 3293 mg and it is recommended
that she eat no more than 2300 mg. Her total fat intake is within
the recommended percentage and she is not consuming any
alcohol
(Case Study) How many Kcal per gram do carbohydrates and
fats, respectively, provide? Correct Answers Carbohydrates = 4;
Fats = 9
,(Case Study) How many total calories does Adam's 1-day intake
provide? Correct Answers 2599
o 371 grams of carbohydrates, 87 grams of fat, and 83 grams of
protein
- Carb: 4 kcals/ grams
- Proteins: 4 kcals/ grams
- Lipids (fats) 9 kcals/ grams
For Carbs
1484 (371 x 4)
For Proteins
332 ( 83 x 4)
For Lipids (Fats)
783 (87 x 9)
Total calories
2599
(Case study) Is Courtney following the principle of balance?
Correct Answers Probably not. It is hard to tell from a one-day
intake, but her lunch, dinner, and snacks are not very nutrient
dense.
Although it is hard to determine from a single-day record, the
principle of balance teaches us that it is okay to choose a meal
that is less nutrient dense occasionally, but we should choose
higher nutrient dense choices for our remaining meals and
snacks. Courtney's lunch, dinner, and snacks are not very
nutrient dense and this would suggest that she is not following
the principle of balance.
, (Case study) What could Courtney change in her diet to better
follow the principle of variety? Correct Answers The principle
of variety refers to consuming different foods from each food
group on a regular basis. Courtney ate no fruits and vegetables
and by adding that to her diet it would help improve her variety.
(Case Study) What is Kwashiorkor? Correct Answers A
protein-energy malnutrition caused by inadequate protein intake.
(Case Study) Which of the following did the NIDDK website on
"constipation" list as possible causes for constipation? (Select all
that apply.) Correct Answers The NIDDK website listed all four
items (not enough fiber in the diet, lack of physical activity,
medications, and aging or older adults) as potential causes for
constipation
100% of the daily value for vitamin C is . (Refer to Section 3.1,
table 1, use the information for the new DV.) Correct Answers
90 mg
7 grams of alcohol provides _________________. Correct
Answers 49 kcals
Although alcohol is not a nutrient, it does provide 7 kilocalories
per gram, so 7 grams of alcohol would provide 49 kilocalories.
(See textbook, page 10.)
A diet recall shows an intake of 2000 calories and 200 grams of
protein. What is the percentage of calories from protein? Correct
Answers 40% of calories came from protein
___ is the process that changes the normal shape of a protein
and, as a result, the molecule loses its usual function. Correct
Answers Denaturation
___________________ explore(s) health and disease trends and
patterns in populations. Correct Answers Epidemiology studies
.The MyPlate visual shows a plate divided into four categories
representing fruits, veggies, grains, and protein. Dairy is shown
just off to the side. Incorporating all food groups visually in the
MyPlate Food guide best represents which principle of meal
planning? Correct Answers Variety
(Case Study) According to the "Ethiopian Humanitarian" video,
only children are given Atmit. Correct Answers false
(Case study) Courtney is not following the principle of
moderation in which of the following nutrients? Correct
Answers Moderation is not eating to the extremes, neither too
much nor too little. Courtney is eating more sodium than
recommended—she is eating 3293 mg and it is recommended
that she eat no more than 2300 mg. Her total fat intake is within
the recommended percentage and she is not consuming any
alcohol
(Case Study) How many Kcal per gram do carbohydrates and
fats, respectively, provide? Correct Answers Carbohydrates = 4;
Fats = 9
,(Case Study) How many total calories does Adam's 1-day intake
provide? Correct Answers 2599
o 371 grams of carbohydrates, 87 grams of fat, and 83 grams of
protein
- Carb: 4 kcals/ grams
- Proteins: 4 kcals/ grams
- Lipids (fats) 9 kcals/ grams
For Carbs
1484 (371 x 4)
For Proteins
332 ( 83 x 4)
For Lipids (Fats)
783 (87 x 9)
Total calories
2599
(Case study) Is Courtney following the principle of balance?
Correct Answers Probably not. It is hard to tell from a one-day
intake, but her lunch, dinner, and snacks are not very nutrient
dense.
Although it is hard to determine from a single-day record, the
principle of balance teaches us that it is okay to choose a meal
that is less nutrient dense occasionally, but we should choose
higher nutrient dense choices for our remaining meals and
snacks. Courtney's lunch, dinner, and snacks are not very
nutrient dense and this would suggest that she is not following
the principle of balance.
, (Case study) What could Courtney change in her diet to better
follow the principle of variety? Correct Answers The principle
of variety refers to consuming different foods from each food
group on a regular basis. Courtney ate no fruits and vegetables
and by adding that to her diet it would help improve her variety.
(Case Study) What is Kwashiorkor? Correct Answers A
protein-energy malnutrition caused by inadequate protein intake.
(Case Study) Which of the following did the NIDDK website on
"constipation" list as possible causes for constipation? (Select all
that apply.) Correct Answers The NIDDK website listed all four
items (not enough fiber in the diet, lack of physical activity,
medications, and aging or older adults) as potential causes for
constipation
100% of the daily value for vitamin C is . (Refer to Section 3.1,
table 1, use the information for the new DV.) Correct Answers
90 mg
7 grams of alcohol provides _________________. Correct
Answers 49 kcals
Although alcohol is not a nutrient, it does provide 7 kilocalories
per gram, so 7 grams of alcohol would provide 49 kilocalories.
(See textbook, page 10.)
A diet recall shows an intake of 2000 calories and 200 grams of
protein. What is the percentage of calories from protein? Correct
Answers 40% of calories came from protein
