Nutrition 202 Exam 1 questions with correct answers

What influences food choices? CORRECT ANSWER taste (major reason), smell, appearance, texture, culture, habit, tradition, cost, advertising & convenience are often more important than nutrition Nutrients CORRECT ANSWER a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods we eat affect the body's functions and health. Substances in food that provide energy, structure to the body, and regulated processes within the body are: Nutrients, Essential Nutrients, and Energy. Six Classes of Nutrients CORRECT ANSWER Macronutrients- Water, carbohydrate, lipid, protein. Micronutrients- Vitamins & minerals Nutrient Density CORRECT ANSWER Measure of nutrients provided relative to calories provided. Ex whole fruit, less calories more nutrients Fortified foods CORRECT ANSWER have one or more nutrients added. Some mandated to prevent deficiencies others done voluntarily to sell food. Example Milk added with Vitamin D. Phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWER Non-nutrient substance in food thought to be beneficial to the human body. Found in plant base food. May have health promoting benefits & derived from pigment in food. Organic substances contain CORRECT ANSWER Carbon