BIOD 121: Essentials in Nutrition Module 1
Problem Set
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Oct 2022
Question 1
pts
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told
that you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how
many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?
Your Answer:
2000 x .52 = 1040
= 260 grams of carbs
2000 x .52 = 1040
1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs
Question 2
pts
Explain the differences between hunger and appetite.
Your Answer:
Hunger is the internal drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is correlated with a
negative sensation.
Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is correlated with a
positive sensations.
Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative
sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related
to pleasant sensations associated with food.
Question 3
pts
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are organic.
Your Answer:
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins
1.
, BIOD 121: Essentials in Nutrition Module 1
Problem Set
Question 4
pts
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an
example of how you experience each in your life.
Your Answer:
1. Sensory - The texture, appearance, and smell of a certain type of food attracts us to consume
it.
2. Cognitive - The advertising of a certain food product attracts an audience and tries to get the
audience to consume that certain food.
3. Environmental - People with more money tend to order out food.
4. Health Status - A heath restriction that keeps an individual's food choices limited.
Sensory, Cognitive, environmental and health status. Examples will vary from student to
student.
Question 5
pts
MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts.
Your Answer:
Variety
Moderation
Balance
The three concepts:
Balance, variety and moderation
The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are
1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
1.
Problem Set
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Oct 2022
Question 1
pts
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told
that you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how
many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?
Your Answer:
2000 x .52 = 1040
= 260 grams of carbs
2000 x .52 = 1040
1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs
Question 2
pts
Explain the differences between hunger and appetite.
Your Answer:
Hunger is the internal drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is correlated with a
negative sensation.
Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is correlated with a
positive sensations.
Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative
sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related
to pleasant sensations associated with food.
Question 3
pts
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are organic.
Your Answer:
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins
1.
, BIOD 121: Essentials in Nutrition Module 1
Problem Set
Question 4
pts
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an
example of how you experience each in your life.
Your Answer:
1. Sensory - The texture, appearance, and smell of a certain type of food attracts us to consume
it.
2. Cognitive - The advertising of a certain food product attracts an audience and tries to get the
audience to consume that certain food.
3. Environmental - People with more money tend to order out food.
4. Health Status - A heath restriction that keeps an individual's food choices limited.
Sensory, Cognitive, environmental and health status. Examples will vary from student to
student.
Question 5
pts
MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts.
Your Answer:
Variety
Moderation
Balance
The three concepts:
Balance, variety and moderation
The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are
1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
1.
