NUSCTX 10 MIDTERM 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
goal of this class - CORRECT ANSWER - to gain a basic knowledge that will enable you
to make effective choices about nutritional needs
the study of human nutrition requires the integration of these sciences - CORRECT
ANSWER - social, biological, physical, psychological
functions of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - providing energy, forming structures,
regulating body processes
a healthy diet - CORRECT ANSWER - it provides the right amount of energy to keep
weight in desirable range; the proper types and balance of carbs, proteins, and fats; plenty of
water; sufficient amounts of essential vitamins and minerals
categories nutrients fall under - CORRECT ANSWER - those that provide energy, those
that are important for growth and development, and those that keep body functions running
smoothly
essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - those elements in food required by the body
for proper function, growth, maintenance, reproduction, and a healthy life
the human body is composed of... - CORRECT ANSWER - water, proteins, fat, minerals,
carbohydrates, and other substances
nutrient density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrient a food provides
compared to its energy output
, metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - enzyme-catalyzed reactions that allow organisms to
grow, reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.
anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - using energy to construct components of cells
(building)
catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - the breakdown of organic matter
two types of minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - major and trace minerals
protein - CORRECT ANSWER - chain of amino acids; there are 20 essential amino acids
two types of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble and insoluble (cannot be dissolved in
water because high amount of cellulose)
essential fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - required by the body to function normally;
omega 3 and omega 6
key cellular organelles - CORRECT ANSWER - endoplasmic reticulum (rough and
smooth), nucleus, mitochondria
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER - when cells release energy from chemical
bonds of food molecules and provide energy (ATP) for the essential processes of life
entropy - CORRECT ANSWER - A measure of disorder or randomness; enzymes are
needed to make both order and disorder
yin and yang - CORRECT ANSWER - cannot have one without the other
catabolism: uses ADP and gives ATP (requires energy)
anabolism: uses ATP and gives ADP (releases energy)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
goal of this class - CORRECT ANSWER - to gain a basic knowledge that will enable you
to make effective choices about nutritional needs
the study of human nutrition requires the integration of these sciences - CORRECT
ANSWER - social, biological, physical, psychological
functions of nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - providing energy, forming structures,
regulating body processes
a healthy diet - CORRECT ANSWER - it provides the right amount of energy to keep
weight in desirable range; the proper types and balance of carbs, proteins, and fats; plenty of
water; sufficient amounts of essential vitamins and minerals
categories nutrients fall under - CORRECT ANSWER - those that provide energy, those
that are important for growth and development, and those that keep body functions running
smoothly
essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - those elements in food required by the body
for proper function, growth, maintenance, reproduction, and a healthy life
the human body is composed of... - CORRECT ANSWER - water, proteins, fat, minerals,
carbohydrates, and other substances
nutrient density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrient a food provides
compared to its energy output
, metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - enzyme-catalyzed reactions that allow organisms to
grow, reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.
anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - using energy to construct components of cells
(building)
catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - the breakdown of organic matter
two types of minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - major and trace minerals
protein - CORRECT ANSWER - chain of amino acids; there are 20 essential amino acids
two types of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble and insoluble (cannot be dissolved in
water because high amount of cellulose)
essential fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - required by the body to function normally;
omega 3 and omega 6
key cellular organelles - CORRECT ANSWER - endoplasmic reticulum (rough and
smooth), nucleus, mitochondria
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER - when cells release energy from chemical
bonds of food molecules and provide energy (ATP) for the essential processes of life
entropy - CORRECT ANSWER - A measure of disorder or randomness; enzymes are
needed to make both order and disorder
yin and yang - CORRECT ANSWER - cannot have one without the other
catabolism: uses ADP and gives ATP (requires energy)
anabolism: uses ATP and gives ADP (releases energy)
