Williams' Basic Nutrition &
Diet Therapy 17 Edtion By
Staci Nix Ms Rd Cd (Author)
Questions And Answers
Graded A+
Healthy People 2020 - answer-A national health initiative that promotes health and
prevents disease.
Registered Dietitian - answer-A nutrition expert registered with the Commission of
Dietetic Registration (CDR) who has met strict educational and professional
prerequisites.
Metabolism - answer-The sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body,
providing energy, building tissue, and regulating metabolic processes.
Carbohydrates - answer-Nutrients that provide the body's primary source of fuel for
energy, including starches and sugars.
Proteins - answer-Essential nutrients that provide amino acids necessary for building
and repairing tissues within the body.
Fat - answer-Should provide no more than 20% to 35% of total kilocalories per day; for
a 2000-kcal diet, this equates to 400 to 700 kcal.
Glycogen - answer-The main storage form of carbohydrate in the human body, primarily
stored in the liver and muscle tissue.
Kilocalories from bread - answer-One slice of bread containing 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g
protein, and 1 g fat provides 141 kcal.
Kilocalories from fat - answer-A sandwich containing 22 g fat provides 198 kcal.
Kilocalories from protein - answer-A sandwich containing 15 g protein provides 60 kcal.
, Amino Acids - answer-The basic building units of protein necessary for building,
repairing, and maintaining body tissues.
Nutritional Assessment - answer-The process of evaluating an individual's nutritional
status, typically performed by a registered dietitian.
Energy Provision - answer-The process by which nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins,
and fats supply energy to the body.
Vitamins and Minerals - answer-Nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control.
Nutrition - answer-The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health
and growth.
Dietary Fat - answer-A nutrient that provides energy and is stored in the body as fat.
Primary Fuel Source - answer-Carbohydrates serve as the body's main source of
energy.
Protein Functions - answer-Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues
within the body.
Nutrition Expert - answer-A professional who specializes in diet and nutrition, typically a
registered dietitian.
Caloric Calculation - answer-The process of determining the number of kilocalories in
food based on its macronutrient composition.
Dietary Guidelines - answer-Recommendations for healthy eating patterns to promote
health and prevent disease.
Metabolic Processes - answer-Chemical reactions in the body that maintain life,
including energy production and tissue repair.
Health Promotion - answer-Activities aimed at improving health and preventing disease.
Nutrition Education - answer-The process of teaching individuals about healthy eating
and nutrition.
Food Sources of Carbohydrates - answer-Includes starches and sugars that provide
energy.
Nutrition Goals - answer-Objectives set to improve dietary habits and health outcomes.
Dietary Assessment - answer-The evaluation of an individual's dietary intake and
nutritional status.