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This comprehensive study guide contains 400+ NS 1410 Exam 1 (Texas Tech University – TTU) practice questions and expertly verified answers, providing complete preparation for NS 1410 Human Nutrition examinations at Texas Tech University (TTU). The resource comprehensively covers the foundational principles of nutrition science, including the science of nutrition, wellness, essential nutrients, macronutrients, micronutrients, organic and inorganic nutrients, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), Estimated Average Requirements (EARs), Adequate Intake (AI), Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL), Estimated Energy Requirement (EER), Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), food labels, Nutrition Facts panels, health claims, nutrient density, calories, energy metabolism, gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, digestion, absorption, elimination, digestive enzymes, gastrointestinal hormones, appetite regulation, hunger, satiety, peristalsis, segmentation, nutrient transport, small intestine absorption, liver and pancreatic function, blood glucose regulation, and evidence-based nutrition recommendations. 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These evidence-based resources provide the scientific foundation for undergraduate nutrition education and reflect the competencies commonly assessed in NS 1410 Human Nutrition and comparable introductory nutrition courses. Recommended for Students: NS 1410 Human Nutrition students Texas Tech University (TTU) students Introduction to Nutrition students Human Nutrition students Nursing students Pre-Nursing students Dietetics and Nutrition students Public Health students Exercise Science students Kinesiology students Health Science students Allied Health students Pre-Medical students Physician Assistant students Occupational Therapy students Students preparing for NS 1410 Exam 1, nutrition midterms, and comprehensive final examinations References National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2020). Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). U.S. Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 (9th ed.). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2024). Nutrition Care Manual. Lacey, K., & Pritchett, E. (2023). Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process (16th ed.). Elsevier. Byrd-Bredbenner, C., Moe, G., Beshgetoor, D., & Berning, J. (2024). Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Whitney, E., & Rolfes, S. R. (2023). Understanding Nutrition (16th ed.). Cengage Learning. Ross, A. C., Caballero, B., Cousins, R. J., Tucker, K. L., & Ziegler, T. R. (2020). Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Food Labeling Guide. U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2024). MyPlate Nutrition Education Resources. 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NS 1410 - Exam 1 – TTU 2026
Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update



The Science of Nutrition - ANSWER ✔✔-The study of nutrients in

food and the body's handling of them

-How food nourishes our body

-How food influences our health

-Nutrition contributes to wellness


Wellness - ANSWER ✔✔-The absence of disease


-Physical, emotional, and spiritual health

-Critical components: Nutrition, Physical activity

,Food - ANSWER ✔✔-Animal or plant product that can be taken into

the body to yield nutrients


Nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔-Substances obtained from food that are

indispensable to the body's functioning


Essential nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔-Those that the body cannot make

for itself or cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs

-Must be supplied in the diet from food we consume


Macro vs micro nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔+Macro:


-Protein

-Carbs

-Fat (lipids)

-Water




+Micro

-Vitamins

-Minerals


Nutrients are used in the body to: - ANSWER ✔✔1. Provide energy

, 2. Maintain and repair body tissue

3. Support growth of new body tissue


Organic Nutrients vs. Inorganic Nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔-Based on

the presence of carbon

-Organic contains carbon

-Non-organic contains NO carbon


Organic Nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔(C-C, C-H)


-Carbs

-Fat

-Protein

-Vitamins

*CONTAIN CARBON*


Inorganic nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔-Minerals


-Water

*CONTAIN NO CARBON*


Energy Yielding Nutrients - ANSWER ✔✔-Carbohydrates


-Fat


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