UCONN NUSC 1165 EXAM #1 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified By Experts|
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nutrition science that studies all the interactions that occur between living organisms and
food
factors affecting food choices - availability (food environment, location, socioeconomics,
health status)
- psychological and emotional factors (comfort foods, food as a reward, celebrations)
- personal preference (favorite foods, personal convictions)
history of preparation and consumption - 100 years ago: meal prep took hours
- 50 years ago: families sat down together
- now: less likely to eat together
food behaviors today - more available processed foods
- family structure
- parents working
- utilization of fast foods
how healthy is the American diet? - increase in food consumption and calories
- underconsumption of food groups
overconsumption of specific foods and nutrients
nutrient chemical substance in foods that provides energy and involved in regulation of the
body's processes
essential nutrient obtained solely from diet, not produced by the body or in large amounts
to meet needs, example: vitamin C
, fortified foods addition of nutrients to a food/ beverage
enriched grains grain products that have additional B vitamins (folic acid) and iron in
specified amounts
dietary supplements -product that is ingested in the diet
- contains 1 or more of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-derived substances, concentrates,
and extracts
- 68% of adults in the US utilize dietary supplements
nonessential dietary supplements substances in food that are not essential for life, but
beneficial for health
phytochemicals nonessential plant based chemicals
zoochemicals nonessential animal food chemicals
categories of nutrient classification - energy-yielding
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- inorganic
- organic
Is alcohol considered a nutrient? No, but it provides energy (7 kcal/g)
carbohydrates - 4 kcal/g
2025/2026 Latest Update
nutrition science that studies all the interactions that occur between living organisms and
food
factors affecting food choices - availability (food environment, location, socioeconomics,
health status)
- psychological and emotional factors (comfort foods, food as a reward, celebrations)
- personal preference (favorite foods, personal convictions)
history of preparation and consumption - 100 years ago: meal prep took hours
- 50 years ago: families sat down together
- now: less likely to eat together
food behaviors today - more available processed foods
- family structure
- parents working
- utilization of fast foods
how healthy is the American diet? - increase in food consumption and calories
- underconsumption of food groups
overconsumption of specific foods and nutrients
nutrient chemical substance in foods that provides energy and involved in regulation of the
body's processes
essential nutrient obtained solely from diet, not produced by the body or in large amounts
to meet needs, example: vitamin C
, fortified foods addition of nutrients to a food/ beverage
enriched grains grain products that have additional B vitamins (folic acid) and iron in
specified amounts
dietary supplements -product that is ingested in the diet
- contains 1 or more of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-derived substances, concentrates,
and extracts
- 68% of adults in the US utilize dietary supplements
nonessential dietary supplements substances in food that are not essential for life, but
beneficial for health
phytochemicals nonessential plant based chemicals
zoochemicals nonessential animal food chemicals
categories of nutrient classification - energy-yielding
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- inorganic
- organic
Is alcohol considered a nutrient? No, but it provides energy (7 kcal/g)
carbohydrates - 4 kcal/g
