JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION Midterm Question
and Answer [2026/2027] | UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam | A+ Verified
• Nutrition . CORRECT ANSWER: the science that studies food and how food
nourishes our body and influences our health influences
• Nutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: chemicals found in foods that are critical to
human growth and function.
• Six groups of nutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: carbohydrates; fats and oils;
proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
• Macronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: nutrients that our body needs in
relatively large amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and
proteins.
• Micronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: nutrients needed in relatively small
amounts to support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such
as vitamin B&C.
• Vitamins ADKE . CORRECT ANSWER: organic compounds that assist us in
regulating our body's processes.
• Minerals B&C . CORRECT ANSWER: inorganic substances that are not broken
down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
• EAR The Estimated Average Requirment . CORRECT ANSWER: the average
daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
, • RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance . CORRECT ANSWER: the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a
certain group. Aim for this amount!
• AI The Adequate Intake . CORRECT ANSWER: average daily intake level
assumed to be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for
this amount if there is no RDA!
• UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level . CORRECT ANSWER: the highest
average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount
on a daily basis.
• AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range . CORRECT
ANSWER: the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake
expressed as a percentage of total energy.
• healthful diet . CORRECT ANSWER: a diet that provides the proper
combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and
varied
• nutrient dense foods . CORRECT ANSWER: foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least amount of energy.
• nutrient density . CORRECT ANSWER: the relative amount of nutrients per
amount of energy or number of Calories.
• Exchange system . CORRECT ANSWER: a diet planning tool in which
exchanges, or portions, are organized according to the amount of carbs, protein,
fat, and calories in each food.
and Answer [2026/2027] | UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam | A+ Verified
• Nutrition . CORRECT ANSWER: the science that studies food and how food
nourishes our body and influences our health influences
• Nutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: chemicals found in foods that are critical to
human growth and function.
• Six groups of nutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: carbohydrates; fats and oils;
proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
• Macronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: nutrients that our body needs in
relatively large amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and
proteins.
• Micronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: nutrients needed in relatively small
amounts to support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such
as vitamin B&C.
• Vitamins ADKE . CORRECT ANSWER: organic compounds that assist us in
regulating our body's processes.
• Minerals B&C . CORRECT ANSWER: inorganic substances that are not broken
down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
• EAR The Estimated Average Requirment . CORRECT ANSWER: the average
daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
, • RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance . CORRECT ANSWER: the
average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a
certain group. Aim for this amount!
• AI The Adequate Intake . CORRECT ANSWER: average daily intake level
assumed to be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for
this amount if there is no RDA!
• UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level . CORRECT ANSWER: the highest
average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount
on a daily basis.
• AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range . CORRECT
ANSWER: the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake
expressed as a percentage of total energy.
• healthful diet . CORRECT ANSWER: a diet that provides the proper
combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and
varied
• nutrient dense foods . CORRECT ANSWER: foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least amount of energy.
• nutrient density . CORRECT ANSWER: the relative amount of nutrients per
amount of energy or number of Calories.
• Exchange system . CORRECT ANSWER: a diet planning tool in which
exchanges, or portions, are organized according to the amount of carbs, protein,
fat, and calories in each food.
