NUTR 3314 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Macronutrients - ANSWER-Needed in large quantities. Includes fats, carbs, proteins, and water
Micronutrients - ANSWER-Needed in smaller quantities and include vitamins and minerals
How many calories per macronutrient? - ANSWER-Carbs and Proteins- 4 kcal
Fats- 9 kcal
Nutrient Density - ANSWER-Measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie
content; Foods with lower nutrient density are considered to be empty calorie foods
Essential Nutrients - ANSWER-Nutrients that must be consumed in the diet because it cannot be
made by the body to maintain bodily functions; there are more than 40
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-Substance found in plant foods that is not an essential nutrient but
may have health-promoting properties; Exs include Isoflavones, Carotenoids, Resveratrol
What are the three functions of nutrients? - ANSWER-Energy, Structure, and Regulation
What are calories? - ANSWER-A unit of measurement of the amount of energy in a food
What is malnutrition? - ANSWER-Any condition caused by EXCESS or DEFICIENT food energy or
nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients
What are the differences between balance, moderation, and variety? - ANSWER-Variety:
Choosing different foods/groups
Balance: Balancing healthy and unhealthy choices
Moderation: Choosing appropriate portion sizes
What are the differences between the experimental and control groups? - ANSWER-The
experimental group has a factor changed whilst the control group stays consistent
What types of experiments are conducted in nutrition? - ANSWER--Epidemiological: Studies
about the relationship between health and diet
-Experimental Studies
, -Data needs to be quantified/measurable
What are some examples of empty calories? - ANSWER-Fats and added sugars, like butter, table
sugar, soft drinks and candy
What are the Activity Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-150-300 mins/week, 20-30 mins/day
What are good sources of proteins? - ANSWER-Animal Sources: Chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs
Plant Sources: Beans, peas, soy, nuts, seeds
What are good sources of carbs? - ANSWER-Grains: White rice/bread, noodles, crackers
Whole Grains: Whole wheat breads/noodles, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa
Potatoes, corn
What are the five over-arching dietary guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-1. Follow a healthy
eating pattern
2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3. Limit cals from added sugars and sat fats, and reduce sodium intake
4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices
5. Support healthy eating patterns
What is the MyPlate recommendation for grains? - ANSWER-6 ounces, half of your grains should
be whole grains
What are Nutrient Content claims? - ANSWER-Statements that highlight a nutrient in a food that
might be of interest to consumers
What is implied if a food is considered "Free" of something? - ANSWER-Contain no amount of or
only a trial amount of a certain product. < 0.5 g per serving
What is implied if a food is considered "High" in something? - ANSWER-Foods that contain 20%
or more of the Daily Value for a particular nutrient
What is implied if a food is considered "A Good Source" of something? - ANSWER-Used for
foods that contain 10 to 19% of the Daily value of a particular nutrient
What is implied if a food is considered "Reduced" of something? - ANSWER-Contain 25% less of
a nutrient or energy than the regular or reference product
What is implied if a food is considered "More" of something? - ANSWER-Contains a nutrient in
an amount that is at least 10% of the DV more than the reference food
SOLUTIONS
Macronutrients - ANSWER-Needed in large quantities. Includes fats, carbs, proteins, and water
Micronutrients - ANSWER-Needed in smaller quantities and include vitamins and minerals
How many calories per macronutrient? - ANSWER-Carbs and Proteins- 4 kcal
Fats- 9 kcal
Nutrient Density - ANSWER-Measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie
content; Foods with lower nutrient density are considered to be empty calorie foods
Essential Nutrients - ANSWER-Nutrients that must be consumed in the diet because it cannot be
made by the body to maintain bodily functions; there are more than 40
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-Substance found in plant foods that is not an essential nutrient but
may have health-promoting properties; Exs include Isoflavones, Carotenoids, Resveratrol
What are the three functions of nutrients? - ANSWER-Energy, Structure, and Regulation
What are calories? - ANSWER-A unit of measurement of the amount of energy in a food
What is malnutrition? - ANSWER-Any condition caused by EXCESS or DEFICIENT food energy or
nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients
What are the differences between balance, moderation, and variety? - ANSWER-Variety:
Choosing different foods/groups
Balance: Balancing healthy and unhealthy choices
Moderation: Choosing appropriate portion sizes
What are the differences between the experimental and control groups? - ANSWER-The
experimental group has a factor changed whilst the control group stays consistent
What types of experiments are conducted in nutrition? - ANSWER--Epidemiological: Studies
about the relationship between health and diet
-Experimental Studies
, -Data needs to be quantified/measurable
What are some examples of empty calories? - ANSWER-Fats and added sugars, like butter, table
sugar, soft drinks and candy
What are the Activity Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-150-300 mins/week, 20-30 mins/day
What are good sources of proteins? - ANSWER-Animal Sources: Chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs
Plant Sources: Beans, peas, soy, nuts, seeds
What are good sources of carbs? - ANSWER-Grains: White rice/bread, noodles, crackers
Whole Grains: Whole wheat breads/noodles, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa
Potatoes, corn
What are the five over-arching dietary guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-1. Follow a healthy
eating pattern
2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3. Limit cals from added sugars and sat fats, and reduce sodium intake
4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices
5. Support healthy eating patterns
What is the MyPlate recommendation for grains? - ANSWER-6 ounces, half of your grains should
be whole grains
What are Nutrient Content claims? - ANSWER-Statements that highlight a nutrient in a food that
might be of interest to consumers
What is implied if a food is considered "Free" of something? - ANSWER-Contain no amount of or
only a trial amount of a certain product. < 0.5 g per serving
What is implied if a food is considered "High" in something? - ANSWER-Foods that contain 20%
or more of the Daily Value for a particular nutrient
What is implied if a food is considered "A Good Source" of something? - ANSWER-Used for
foods that contain 10 to 19% of the Daily value of a particular nutrient
What is implied if a food is considered "Reduced" of something? - ANSWER-Contain 25% less of
a nutrient or energy than the regular or reference product
What is implied if a food is considered "More" of something? - ANSWER-Contains a nutrient in
an amount that is at least 10% of the DV more than the reference food
