NEP 1034 Test 1- Mizzou Peterson Questions With
Correct Answers
What're the basic tenants of good nutrition? - ANSWER 1. Balance
2. Variety
3. Adequacy
4. Moderation
Six Classes of Nutrients - ANSWER 1. CHO
2. Fat
3. Protein
4. Water
5. Vitamins
6. Minera;s
Define Essential Nutrients - ANSWER a nutrient required for normal body functioning that can
not be synthesized by the body.
Micronutrients - ANSWER 1. Vitamins
2. Minerals
, Macronutrients - ANSWER 1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats (Lipids)
4. Water
Difference between water and fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER Water Soluble Vitamins:
Water-soluble vitamins are those that are dissolved in water and readily absorbed into tissues
for immediate use. Because they are not stored in the body, they need to be replenished
regularly in our diet. (B and C are water soluble)
Fat Soluble Vitamins: Fat-soluble vitamins are dissolved in fats. They are absorbed by fat
globules that travel through the small intestines and distributed through the body in the
bloodstream. They can be stored in the liver and adipose tissue for future use. (A D E K)
Major and trace minerals - ANSWER Major Minerals: The major minerals, specifically sodium,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and phosphorus, are also classified as electrolytes,
or chemicals that conduct electricity when mixed with water.
Trace Minerals: The trace minerals, otherwise known as microminerals, include iron, selenium,
manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, molybdenum and fluoride.
The Unit of Energy - ANSWER kilocalorie (kcal) (KILOCALORIE IN FOOD)
Correct Answers
What're the basic tenants of good nutrition? - ANSWER 1. Balance
2. Variety
3. Adequacy
4. Moderation
Six Classes of Nutrients - ANSWER 1. CHO
2. Fat
3. Protein
4. Water
5. Vitamins
6. Minera;s
Define Essential Nutrients - ANSWER a nutrient required for normal body functioning that can
not be synthesized by the body.
Micronutrients - ANSWER 1. Vitamins
2. Minerals
, Macronutrients - ANSWER 1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats (Lipids)
4. Water
Difference between water and fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER Water Soluble Vitamins:
Water-soluble vitamins are those that are dissolved in water and readily absorbed into tissues
for immediate use. Because they are not stored in the body, they need to be replenished
regularly in our diet. (B and C are water soluble)
Fat Soluble Vitamins: Fat-soluble vitamins are dissolved in fats. They are absorbed by fat
globules that travel through the small intestines and distributed through the body in the
bloodstream. They can be stored in the liver and adipose tissue for future use. (A D E K)
Major and trace minerals - ANSWER Major Minerals: The major minerals, specifically sodium,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and phosphorus, are also classified as electrolytes,
or chemicals that conduct electricity when mixed with water.
Trace Minerals: The trace minerals, otherwise known as microminerals, include iron, selenium,
manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, molybdenum and fluoride.
The Unit of Energy - ANSWER kilocalorie (kcal) (KILOCALORIE IN FOOD)
