Nutrition Midterm Exam- Ch. 1-10, 18 Questions With Complete Solutions

Increase in consumption of which of the following has the greatest effect on an increase in body weight? Carbohydrate intake Protein intake Fat intake Kilocalorie intake correct answer: Kilocalorie intake Each is true regarding weight maintenance, except one. Which is the exception? 1600 to 2400 kcal are recommended for adult women. 2000 to 3000 kcal are recommended for adult men. Kilocalories from alcohol do not count because they are expended rapidly. A patient needing 2000 kcal/day should limit saturated fat intake to 20 g or less. correct answer: Kilocalories from alcohol do not count because they are expended rapidly. A kilocalorie is the heat equivalent of how many calories? 10 100 1000 10000 correct answer: 1000 1000 cal are equivalent to 1 kilocalorie (kcal). Each nutrient provides energy, except one. Which is the exception? Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Alcohol correct answer: Vitamins Which nutrient is the most important? Protein Carbohydrate Minerals Water correct answer: Water Each daily reference value (DRV) is correct, except one. Which is the exception? Protein: 50 g Carbohydrate: 300g Total fat: 65 g Sodium: 2400 mg Fiber: 50 g correct answer: Fiber: 50 g Each is true regarding body weight in relation to height, ex