nufd final test questions with 100%
correct answers7
when an athlete "hits the wall" - ANSWERS -glycogen has been depleted
female athlete triad - ANSWERS -hormone changes, low density of bones, and energy restriction
dietary guidelines for americans exercise recommendations for adults - ANSWERS -150 minutes
a week
difference between essential and non-essential nutrients - ANSWERS -essential are needed from
outside of the body (from the food) bc the body either cannot make them or cannot make them
in sufficient amounts.
non essential- are those made in the body, may also be absorbed by foods
definition of a calorie - ANSWERS -a unit of measure of the amount of energy in a food. not a
substance present in food, do not qualify as a nutrient. Calorie= kilocalorie= 1,000 cal
macronutrients /how many calories provide it - ANSWERS -needed in large quantity: carbon4,
protein4, lipids(fat)9, water
functional foods - ANSWERS -foods that contain physiologically active compounds that provide
health and benefits beyond their nutrient contributions
ex: lactose-free milk, cholesterol-free eggs
variety in diet - ANSWERS -no single food can provide all nutrients the body needs for optimal
health
, choosing foods from different food groups and choosing different foods within each group
registered dietitain - ANSWERS -a food and nutrition expert who has met an academic and
professional requirement. trained to provide advice and counseling about food diet and
nutrition
discretionary calories - ANSWERS -excess calories to enjoy once your required nutrients are met.
most can count towards soda, candy, and alcohol
factors involved in variation of DRI's - ANSWERS -estimated average requirements(EAR),
recommended dietary allowances (RDA), adequate intakes (Ais), tolerable upper intake levels:
for healthy people stay healthy, reduce chronic risk and prevent deficiencies
difference between RDA and AI - ANSWERS -rda: nutrient intakes sufficient to meet the needs of
a healthy individuals within a gender and life-stage group.. amounts of needs and food
components that will meet the needs of most healthy people
AI - ANSWERS -nutrients intakes used when not enough data are available to set RDA.
estimation of amount needed to sustain health, based on what healthy people typically eat
why is a UL set in place for most vitamins/minerals - ANSWERS -ul is set for all sources,
supplements or supplements or fortified foods. maximum daily nutrient intakes unlikely to pose
health risk for almost all individuals within a gender or life-stage group
AMDR - ANSWERS -recommended protein, fat, carbohydrate intake ranges to decrease disease
risk and provide diet flexibility
10-35%- protein
45-65%- carbohydrate (majority of calories consumed)
20-35%- fat
correct answers7
when an athlete "hits the wall" - ANSWERS -glycogen has been depleted
female athlete triad - ANSWERS -hormone changes, low density of bones, and energy restriction
dietary guidelines for americans exercise recommendations for adults - ANSWERS -150 minutes
a week
difference between essential and non-essential nutrients - ANSWERS -essential are needed from
outside of the body (from the food) bc the body either cannot make them or cannot make them
in sufficient amounts.
non essential- are those made in the body, may also be absorbed by foods
definition of a calorie - ANSWERS -a unit of measure of the amount of energy in a food. not a
substance present in food, do not qualify as a nutrient. Calorie= kilocalorie= 1,000 cal
macronutrients /how many calories provide it - ANSWERS -needed in large quantity: carbon4,
protein4, lipids(fat)9, water
functional foods - ANSWERS -foods that contain physiologically active compounds that provide
health and benefits beyond their nutrient contributions
ex: lactose-free milk, cholesterol-free eggs
variety in diet - ANSWERS -no single food can provide all nutrients the body needs for optimal
health
, choosing foods from different food groups and choosing different foods within each group
registered dietitain - ANSWERS -a food and nutrition expert who has met an academic and
professional requirement. trained to provide advice and counseling about food diet and
nutrition
discretionary calories - ANSWERS -excess calories to enjoy once your required nutrients are met.
most can count towards soda, candy, and alcohol
factors involved in variation of DRI's - ANSWERS -estimated average requirements(EAR),
recommended dietary allowances (RDA), adequate intakes (Ais), tolerable upper intake levels:
for healthy people stay healthy, reduce chronic risk and prevent deficiencies
difference between RDA and AI - ANSWERS -rda: nutrient intakes sufficient to meet the needs of
a healthy individuals within a gender and life-stage group.. amounts of needs and food
components that will meet the needs of most healthy people
AI - ANSWERS -nutrients intakes used when not enough data are available to set RDA.
estimation of amount needed to sustain health, based on what healthy people typically eat
why is a UL set in place for most vitamins/minerals - ANSWERS -ul is set for all sources,
supplements or supplements or fortified foods. maximum daily nutrient intakes unlikely to pose
health risk for almost all individuals within a gender or life-stage group
AMDR - ANSWERS -recommended protein, fat, carbohydrate intake ranges to decrease disease
risk and provide diet flexibility
10-35%- protein
45-65%- carbohydrate (majority of calories consumed)
20-35%- fat
