NDFS 100 BYU Online Exam Cheat Sheet
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Notes
Carbohydrates (kcals) - correct answer--4 kcals/g
-multiply carbohydrates by 4
Protein (kcals) - correct answer--4 kcals/g
-multiply protein by 4
Alcohol (kcals) - correct answer--7 kcals/g
-multiply alcohol by 7
Fat (kcals) - correct answer--9 kcals/g
-multiply fat by 9
1 cup = - correct answer-8 fluid ounces (oz) This applies only to liquids.
4 cups = - correct answer-1 quart
3 teaspoons = - correct answer-1 tablespoon
,4 tablespoons = - correct answer-1/4 cup
1 oz = - correct answer-28.35 g
16 oz = - correct answer-1 lb
2.2 lbs = - correct answer-1 kg
454 g = - correct answer-1 lb
1 g = - correct answer-1000 mg or 1,000,000 micrograms
In chemistry what does the term organic mean? - correct answer-compounds that
contain carbon
The nutrients from which the body derives energy are - correct answer-protein,
carbohydrate and fat.
Which characteristic of a healthy diet means providing a variety of foods so that
intakes are in a reasonable proportion to each other? - correct answer-balance
Which of the following produces the most accurate nutritional information? -
correct answer-replicated experiments
,Alyssa wants to start eating breakfast regularly, now that she is at college. She
made a list of foods & ingredients she might buy to have on hand for breakfast.
What is Alyssa's stage of behavior change? - correct answer-preparation
In nutrition, the word essential means: - correct answer-a necessary nutrient that
can be obtained only from the diet.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include - correct
answer-graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and
lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my
father and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big
steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change? - correct answer-
Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and cons of
change.
1 lb = 2.2 kg conversion
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake
weigh? - correct answer-169 lb
(2.2 = 11/5)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess? - correct
answer-Moderation
- to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to excess.
, Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition? - correct answer-Sickle Cell
Anemia
- a purely genetic disease.
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the
other half are given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle
strength is monitored. The drink without the whey protein is called a(n) - correct
answer-Placebo
- a sham treatment used in scientific studies.
A study conducted in several countries where a high intake of fish and a low
intake of animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an
example of a(n) - correct answer-Epidemiological study
- studies of whole populations that can reveal a correlation.
Which two values are considered the DRI recommended intake goals? - correct
answer-RDA and AI
What is the reason for some nutrients not having a UL value? - correct answer-
There is not enough data to determine a toxicity level.
Which abbreviation represents "a set of healthy ranges of intake for
carbohydrate, fat, and protein"? - correct answer-AMDR
- the percentage of calories needed from carbohydrate, protein, and fat.
Which of the following is a purpose or possible benefit of the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans? - correct answer-to decrease the incidence of chronic diseases
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Notes
Carbohydrates (kcals) - correct answer--4 kcals/g
-multiply carbohydrates by 4
Protein (kcals) - correct answer--4 kcals/g
-multiply protein by 4
Alcohol (kcals) - correct answer--7 kcals/g
-multiply alcohol by 7
Fat (kcals) - correct answer--9 kcals/g
-multiply fat by 9
1 cup = - correct answer-8 fluid ounces (oz) This applies only to liquids.
4 cups = - correct answer-1 quart
3 teaspoons = - correct answer-1 tablespoon
,4 tablespoons = - correct answer-1/4 cup
1 oz = - correct answer-28.35 g
16 oz = - correct answer-1 lb
2.2 lbs = - correct answer-1 kg
454 g = - correct answer-1 lb
1 g = - correct answer-1000 mg or 1,000,000 micrograms
In chemistry what does the term organic mean? - correct answer-compounds that
contain carbon
The nutrients from which the body derives energy are - correct answer-protein,
carbohydrate and fat.
Which characteristic of a healthy diet means providing a variety of foods so that
intakes are in a reasonable proportion to each other? - correct answer-balance
Which of the following produces the most accurate nutritional information? -
correct answer-replicated experiments
,Alyssa wants to start eating breakfast regularly, now that she is at college. She
made a list of foods & ingredients she might buy to have on hand for breakfast.
What is Alyssa's stage of behavior change? - correct answer-preparation
In nutrition, the word essential means: - correct answer-a necessary nutrient that
can be obtained only from the diet.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include - correct
answer-graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and
lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my
father and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big
steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change? - correct answer-
Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and cons of
change.
1 lb = 2.2 kg conversion
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake
weigh? - correct answer-169 lb
(2.2 = 11/5)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess? - correct
answer-Moderation
- to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to excess.
, Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition? - correct answer-Sickle Cell
Anemia
- a purely genetic disease.
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the
other half are given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle
strength is monitored. The drink without the whey protein is called a(n) - correct
answer-Placebo
- a sham treatment used in scientific studies.
A study conducted in several countries where a high intake of fish and a low
intake of animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an
example of a(n) - correct answer-Epidemiological study
- studies of whole populations that can reveal a correlation.
Which two values are considered the DRI recommended intake goals? - correct
answer-RDA and AI
What is the reason for some nutrients not having a UL value? - correct answer-
There is not enough data to determine a toxicity level.
Which abbreviation represents "a set of healthy ranges of intake for
carbohydrate, fat, and protein"? - correct answer-AMDR
- the percentage of calories needed from carbohydrate, protein, and fat.
Which of the following is a purpose or possible benefit of the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans? - correct answer-to decrease the incidence of chronic diseases
