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JMU NUTR 280 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
wellness - correct-answer - a multidimensional, life-long process that includes
physical, emotional, and spiritual health
nutrients - correct-answer - contribute energy and structure to the body and
regulates body processes
nutrient density - correct-answer - a measure of the nutrients provided by a food
relative to its calorie content
fortification - correct-answer - the addition of nutrients to food (e.g. adding
Vitamin D to milk)
dietary supplements - correct-answer - products sold to supplement the diet
(provide nutrients but do not offer all the benefits that whole foods do); governed
by food laws
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phytochemicals - correct-answer - a substance found in plant foods that is not an
essential nutrient
zoochemicals - correct-answer - a substance from animal foods with health
promoting properties
functional foods - correct-answer - contain physiologically active compounds that
provide health benefits beyond their nutrient contributions
macronutrients - correct-answer - needed in large quantities (carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, water)
micronutrients - correct-answer - needed in small quantities (vitamins and
minerals)
function of nutrients: - correct-answer - energy, structure, regulation
Calorie - correct-answer - unit of measure of amount of energy in food
(Calorie = Kilocalorie = 1000 calories)
inorganic nutrients - correct-answer - do not contain carbon (e.g. minerals and
water)
JMU NUTR 280 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
wellness - correct-answer - a multidimensional, life-long process that includes
physical, emotional, and spiritual health
nutrients - correct-answer - contribute energy and structure to the body and
regulates body processes
nutrient density - correct-answer - a measure of the nutrients provided by a food
relative to its calorie content
fortification - correct-answer - the addition of nutrients to food (e.g. adding
Vitamin D to milk)
dietary supplements - correct-answer - products sold to supplement the diet
(provide nutrients but do not offer all the benefits that whole foods do); governed
by food laws
, 2
phytochemicals - correct-answer - a substance found in plant foods that is not an
essential nutrient
zoochemicals - correct-answer - a substance from animal foods with health
promoting properties
functional foods - correct-answer - contain physiologically active compounds that
provide health benefits beyond their nutrient contributions
macronutrients - correct-answer - needed in large quantities (carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, water)
micronutrients - correct-answer - needed in small quantities (vitamins and
minerals)
function of nutrients: - correct-answer - energy, structure, regulation
Calorie - correct-answer - unit of measure of amount of energy in food
(Calorie = Kilocalorie = 1000 calories)
inorganic nutrients - correct-answer - do not contain carbon (e.g. minerals and
water)
