BYU NDFS 100 Exam 1 Cheat Sheet
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Notes
Identify the way nutrition affects health - correct answer-Your body renews
constantly. It needs proper nutrients to do its job. Nutrition greatly affects health.
Identify the six major nutrients, their roles in the body, and the calorie values of
the three macro nutrients and alcohol. - correct answer-Vitamins. Regulate
Minerals. Regulate
Fat. 9kal/g energy
Protein. 4kal/g energy
Carbohydrates 4kal/g energy
Water. Cell function
List and find the five components of a nutritious diet - correct answer-Adequacy
Balance
Calorie control
Moderation
Variety
, Adequacy - correct answer-the dietary characteristic of providing all of the
essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health and
body weight
Balance - correct answer-Food choices do not overemphasize one nutrient our
food type at the expense of another
calorie control - correct answer-the foods provide the amount of energy you need
to maintain appropriate weight—not more, not less.
moderation - correct answer-The foods do not provide excess fat, salt, sugar, or
other unwanted constituents.
variety - correct answer-the foods chosen differ from one day to the next
Use knowledge of the scientific method to find and recognize credible sources of
information - correct answer--Look for titles such as Registered Dietician
Nutritionist vs MD vs "Nutritionist".
Identify the stages of behavior change - correct answer-Precontemplation- not
even thinking about it
Contemplation- thinking about it... but haven't changed
Preparation- begin making steps to change
Action- committing time and energy to the change
Maintenance- striving too integrate the new behavior
Adoption/Moving on- former behavior is gone
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Notes
Identify the way nutrition affects health - correct answer-Your body renews
constantly. It needs proper nutrients to do its job. Nutrition greatly affects health.
Identify the six major nutrients, their roles in the body, and the calorie values of
the three macro nutrients and alcohol. - correct answer-Vitamins. Regulate
Minerals. Regulate
Fat. 9kal/g energy
Protein. 4kal/g energy
Carbohydrates 4kal/g energy
Water. Cell function
List and find the five components of a nutritious diet - correct answer-Adequacy
Balance
Calorie control
Moderation
Variety
, Adequacy - correct answer-the dietary characteristic of providing all of the
essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health and
body weight
Balance - correct answer-Food choices do not overemphasize one nutrient our
food type at the expense of another
calorie control - correct answer-the foods provide the amount of energy you need
to maintain appropriate weight—not more, not less.
moderation - correct answer-The foods do not provide excess fat, salt, sugar, or
other unwanted constituents.
variety - correct answer-the foods chosen differ from one day to the next
Use knowledge of the scientific method to find and recognize credible sources of
information - correct answer--Look for titles such as Registered Dietician
Nutritionist vs MD vs "Nutritionist".
Identify the stages of behavior change - correct answer-Precontemplation- not
even thinking about it
Contemplation- thinking about it... but haven't changed
Preparation- begin making steps to change
Action- committing time and energy to the change
Maintenance- striving too integrate the new behavior
Adoption/Moving on- former behavior is gone
