JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE

JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE


◉ Adequate diet
Answer: Provides enough energy, nutrients and fiber to maintain a
person's health.


◉ Nutrient dense diet
Answer: Made up of foods and beverages that supply the highest
amount of nutrient for the lowest amount of calories.


◉ Appetite
Answer: Psychological desire to consume specific foods.


◉ 5 components that must be included in food labels.
Answer: 1. A statement to identify.
2. The net contents of the package
3. Ingredient list.

, 4. Name and address of the food manufacturer, packer or distributor.
5. Nutrition information (nutritional fact panel)


◉ Nutritional Fact Panel includes
Answer: 1. Serving size and servings per container.
2. Calories per serving.
3. Percent Daily Values
4. Footnote defining %DV and that they're based on 2000 calorie
diet.


◉ Food company claims that are regulated by the FDA.
Answer: Nutrient and health claims.


◉ Calorie free
Answer: <5kcal per serving.


◉ Low calorie
Answer: 40kcal of less per serving.


◉ Reduced calorie
Answer: At least 25% fewer kcal that reference (or regular) food.