BYU NDFS 100 Exam 1 Review Questions with Verified Correct Answers

BYU NDFS 100 Exam 1 Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Nutrition

study of nutrients in foods and body; study of human behaviors related to food

Ways Nutrition Affects Health

-4 out of top 10 causes of death=nutrition related

-Diseases

-Weight

4 out of top 10 causes of death related to nutrition

Not in order:

1. heart disease

2. stroke

3. cancer

4. diabetes

(other 5=alcohol related, last=accidents)

Diseases that Nutrition Affects Most

Iron/Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies

Poor resistance to disease

Toxicities

Diseases that Nutrition Affects Second

Diabetes

Hypertension

,Heart Disease

(genetic factors could also have role to play in these)

6 Major/ Essential Nutrients

1. Water

2. Vitamins

3. Minerals

4. Carbohydrates

5. Fats

6. Proteins

Energy-Yielding Nutrients (Macronutrients) and Roles

1. Carbs- Energy

2. Fat-Energy

3. Protein- Structure

3 Roles of Nutrients

1. Energy

2. Structure

3. Regulation

Micronutrients and Roles

1. Vitamins

2. Minerals

<Regulate body functions (healing, digesting)>

Role of Water

, Regulation

Calorie Value- Carbs

4 cal/g

Calorie Value- Fat

9 cal/g

Calorie Value- Protein

4 cal/g

Calorie Value- Alcohol

7 cal/g

5 Components of a Nutritious Diet

ABCMV

1. Adequacy

2. Balance

3. Calorie Control

4. Moderation

5. Variety

Adequacy

foods provide all essential nutrients, meet the threshold for each nutrient

Balance

all foods in proportion to each other

Calorie Control