NASM FITNESS NUTRITION Specialist (FNS) Study Guide with Complete Solutions!

The two most important elements in the selection of food are - ANSWER-Taste and texture of food Which of the following is true regarding the American diet? - ANSWER-Th most popular vegetable is the potato Nutrients are defined as the chemicals - ANSWER-in foods that are essential for normal body functions An essential nutrient is a chemical that - ANSWER-must be consumed because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity. Nutrients are - ANSWER-substances that the body uses for energy and other functions. Macronutrients are - ANSWER-needed in relatively large amounts Which of the following substances supplies energy? - ANSWER-protein powders Triglycerides are - ANSWER-lipids As a macronutrient, protein can supply - ANSWER-the same amount of energy per gram as carbohydrates After an experiment or study is complete, researchers present their results to scientific journals for - ANSWER-Peer review The term moderation as part of menu planning means - ANSWER-not having too much or too little of any one type of food in the diet. The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to - ANSWER-promote health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.