NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
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(T/F) Nutrients don't necessarily provide calories - CORRECT ANSWERS True. Many people
believe that all nutrients provide calories, but only three -- carbs, fats, and proteins-- really
do. Water, vitamins and minerals are also classified as nutrients, and they don't provide
calories
(T/F) Phytochemicals are harmful chemicals found in processed foods - CORRECT ANSWERS
False. Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that--although they are not classified as
nutrients--are thought to play a role in protecting your body against some chronic diseases
(T/F) you tend to eat more when you eat with others - CORRECT ANSWERS True. Eating
dinner with others has been shown to increase the size of the meal by over 40%, and the
more people present the more you tent to eat
(T/F) Advertising is ineffective when it comes to influencing people's food choices - CORRECT
ANSWERS False. Companies spend an enormous amount of money on advertising to
persuade you to purchase their food products and whether you realize it or not, it often
works. In fact, advertisers have been marketing their products to you since you were a child
(T/F) The food choices that are available to you overall are very similar to those that were
available to your grandparents - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Not by a long shot-- as nutrition
discoveries and science advance, so do the types of foods available to you
Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS Compounds found in foods that ustain your body process.
There are 6 classes of nutrients:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Fats (lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
,NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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6. Water
Kilocalorie (kcal) - CORRECT ANSWERS a unit of measurement of energy in foods
-Carbs, fats, proteins provide energy in form of kilocalories
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS the numerous reactions that occur within the cells of the
body, whereby the calories in foods are converted to energy
-Vitamins/Minerals help regulate many body processes, including your body's ability to
break down food and convert it into energy, called metabolism
Phytochemicals - CORRECT ANSWERS Compounds found in plan foods that may play a role
in fighting chronic diseases
-Foods also provide nonnutritive compounds that help maintain and repair your body in
order to keep it healthy
What Drives our Food Choices? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nutrition Knowledge
Trends
Taste
Nutrients
Cost
Culture
Social Reasons
Advertising
Convenience
Time
Emotions
,NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
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Habits
Taste and Culture - CORRECT ANSWERS -Taste is most important consideration when it
comes to amking food choices
-What you chose to put on your place is often influenced by your culture
-A culture's cuisine is greatly influenced by the environment (included not only the climate
and soil conditions but also the native plants and animals, as well as the distance people live
from rivers, lakes, or seas)
Social Customs and Trends - CORRECT ANSWERS -Eating dinner with others has ben shown
to increase the size of the meal by over 40%
-more people present the more you'll eat
-For many people, activities such as watching a football game with fellow fans, or going to a
movie with friends, involve particular foods. Research shows that people purchase more
movie concession snacks when socializing in a group
Advertising - CORRECT ANSWERS $10B spent annually on food advertising
-Food companies know the enormous influence that advertisements have on people's
purchases and eating habits, especially those of children and adolescents
(American children view up to 40,000 TV commercials every year. An estimated $200B of
household purchases are influence by children under the age of 12)
-Commercials for fruits and veggies are almost nonexistent, which is a shame because
healthy foods cane be marketed successfully (Got Milk? Campaign)
Cost, Time, and Convenience - CORRECT ANSWERS -11% of households experience Food
Insecurity - the people living in these households are not able to meet their nutrient needs
every day. These people may be forced to base their food choices mainly on cost
-When it comes to preparing food, time is often limited; because of this, the foods that
people choose to have changed over the years (research shows that Americans now want to
, NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
spend less than 15min preparing a meal). As a result, supermarkets have changed the kinds
of foods they sell, as well as how the food is presented
-Convenience also influences food choices because foods that are right in front of us are
more likely to be eaten (In 1970s, Americans spent about 25% of their total household food
budget on eating out. Compare that with almost 45% today.)
Habits and Emotions Influence Not only what you Eat but When you Eat - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Your daily routine and habits can dictate not only what you eat but also when
you eat.
-Emotions also influence your food choices (Many people use food as an emotional crutch
during times of stress, sadness, or disappointment)
-Happiness can also trigger eating -> No matter your mood food is often part of how you
express your emotions
Take-Home Message #1 - CORRECT ANSWERS Food provides the nutrients your body needs
to function, and the foods that you choose are influenced by many factors. Taste is the
primary reason certain foods become your favorites. The availability of certain foods has
made them a part of your culture and daily habits. Advertising, food trends, cost, limits on
your time, convenience, habits, and emotions also influence your food choices
Take-Home Message #2 - CORRECT ANSWERS Nutrition knowledge has increased
tremendously over the last century and has greatly influenced America's food choices.
Concerns about nutrition and health have shifted from the prevention of deficiency diseases
(rickets and beriberi), to the prevention of chronic diseases (heart disease and type 2
diabetes)
Which of the following are nutrients?
a. phytochemicals
b. carbs
c. kilocalories
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
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(T/F) Nutrients don't necessarily provide calories - CORRECT ANSWERS True. Many people
believe that all nutrients provide calories, but only three -- carbs, fats, and proteins-- really
do. Water, vitamins and minerals are also classified as nutrients, and they don't provide
calories
(T/F) Phytochemicals are harmful chemicals found in processed foods - CORRECT ANSWERS
False. Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that--although they are not classified as
nutrients--are thought to play a role in protecting your body against some chronic diseases
(T/F) you tend to eat more when you eat with others - CORRECT ANSWERS True. Eating
dinner with others has been shown to increase the size of the meal by over 40%, and the
more people present the more you tent to eat
(T/F) Advertising is ineffective when it comes to influencing people's food choices - CORRECT
ANSWERS False. Companies spend an enormous amount of money on advertising to
persuade you to purchase their food products and whether you realize it or not, it often
works. In fact, advertisers have been marketing their products to you since you were a child
(T/F) The food choices that are available to you overall are very similar to those that were
available to your grandparents - CORRECT ANSWERS False. Not by a long shot-- as nutrition
discoveries and science advance, so do the types of foods available to you
Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS Compounds found in foods that ustain your body process.
There are 6 classes of nutrients:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Fats (lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
,NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
6. Water
Kilocalorie (kcal) - CORRECT ANSWERS a unit of measurement of energy in foods
-Carbs, fats, proteins provide energy in form of kilocalories
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS the numerous reactions that occur within the cells of the
body, whereby the calories in foods are converted to energy
-Vitamins/Minerals help regulate many body processes, including your body's ability to
break down food and convert it into energy, called metabolism
Phytochemicals - CORRECT ANSWERS Compounds found in plan foods that may play a role
in fighting chronic diseases
-Foods also provide nonnutritive compounds that help maintain and repair your body in
order to keep it healthy
What Drives our Food Choices? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nutrition Knowledge
Trends
Taste
Nutrients
Cost
Culture
Social Reasons
Advertising
Convenience
Time
Emotions
,NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
Habits
Taste and Culture - CORRECT ANSWERS -Taste is most important consideration when it
comes to amking food choices
-What you chose to put on your place is often influenced by your culture
-A culture's cuisine is greatly influenced by the environment (included not only the climate
and soil conditions but also the native plants and animals, as well as the distance people live
from rivers, lakes, or seas)
Social Customs and Trends - CORRECT ANSWERS -Eating dinner with others has ben shown
to increase the size of the meal by over 40%
-more people present the more you'll eat
-For many people, activities such as watching a football game with fellow fans, or going to a
movie with friends, involve particular foods. Research shows that people purchase more
movie concession snacks when socializing in a group
Advertising - CORRECT ANSWERS $10B spent annually on food advertising
-Food companies know the enormous influence that advertisements have on people's
purchases and eating habits, especially those of children and adolescents
(American children view up to 40,000 TV commercials every year. An estimated $200B of
household purchases are influence by children under the age of 12)
-Commercials for fruits and veggies are almost nonexistent, which is a shame because
healthy foods cane be marketed successfully (Got Milk? Campaign)
Cost, Time, and Convenience - CORRECT ANSWERS -11% of households experience Food
Insecurity - the people living in these households are not able to meet their nutrient needs
every day. These people may be forced to base their food choices mainly on cost
-When it comes to preparing food, time is often limited; because of this, the foods that
people choose to have changed over the years (research shows that Americans now want to
, NUTR 100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION THAT
COVERS 2024/2025 WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
spend less than 15min preparing a meal). As a result, supermarkets have changed the kinds
of foods they sell, as well as how the food is presented
-Convenience also influences food choices because foods that are right in front of us are
more likely to be eaten (In 1970s, Americans spent about 25% of their total household food
budget on eating out. Compare that with almost 45% today.)
Habits and Emotions Influence Not only what you Eat but When you Eat - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Your daily routine and habits can dictate not only what you eat but also when
you eat.
-Emotions also influence your food choices (Many people use food as an emotional crutch
during times of stress, sadness, or disappointment)
-Happiness can also trigger eating -> No matter your mood food is often part of how you
express your emotions
Take-Home Message #1 - CORRECT ANSWERS Food provides the nutrients your body needs
to function, and the foods that you choose are influenced by many factors. Taste is the
primary reason certain foods become your favorites. The availability of certain foods has
made them a part of your culture and daily habits. Advertising, food trends, cost, limits on
your time, convenience, habits, and emotions also influence your food choices
Take-Home Message #2 - CORRECT ANSWERS Nutrition knowledge has increased
tremendously over the last century and has greatly influenced America's food choices.
Concerns about nutrition and health have shifted from the prevention of deficiency diseases
(rickets and beriberi), to the prevention of chronic diseases (heart disease and type 2
diabetes)
Which of the following are nutrients?
a. phytochemicals
b. carbs
c. kilocalories
