Nutrition HUN 1201 Final FSU Exam
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
What is nutrition? Why is it important? - Answer nutrition is the science that studies food
establishes a relationship between poor nutrition and disease
Explain the different types of nutrition: Organic vs inorganic - Answer organic- contain
carbon such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, VITAMINS
inorganic- do not contain carbon such as MINERALS
Explain the different types of nutrition: macronutrient vs micronutrient - Answer macro-
provide energy
ex. carbs, lipids/fats, Proteins
micro- don't provide energy but facilitate the release of energy ex. vitamins, minerals, water
Explain the different types of nutrition: fat soluble vs water soluble vitamins - Answer fat
sol.- A D E K stored in the body
water sol.- B and C not stored in the body
Explain the different types of nutrition: energy yielding nutrients - Answer kcal/g
Carbs- 4 kcal/g
Proteins- 4 kcal/g
Fat- 9 kcal/g
Alcohol- 7 kcal/g
DRI's apply to which portion of the people? - Answer healthy people only
EAR - Answer Estimated avg requirement: supports a specific function in the body for 50% of
the population
Explain the components of DRI's: RDA - Answer Recommended Dietary Allowance: amount
,Explain the components of DRI's: UL - Answer Tolerable Upper Intake Level: max daily
amount of a nutrient that appears safe, highest intake will not be toxic
EER - Answer Estimated Energy Requirement: the average daily energy intake to maintain
energy balance and good health for population groups
AMDR - Answer Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range: the range of intakes for
energy nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce risk for chronic disease
-carbs 45-65 -fat-20-35 -protein 10-35
What are the useful tips for designing a healthful diet? - Answer Food Labels
Dietary Guidelines
MyPlate
Define nutrient density. - Answer Foods and beverages that supply the most nutrients for the
least amount of calories
What are the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - Answer balance
calories to maintain weight
Consume fewer foods of concern
Consume more healthful foods
Follow healthy eating patterns
What are the recommendations for MyPlate? - Answer Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your veggies
Focus on fruits
Know your fats
Get your calcium rich foods
Go lean with protein
What is a chronic disease? - Answer A disease that is developed slowly over time
, Measure body composition
What are the components of energy expenditure? - Answer BMR- basal metabolic rate-
energy expended to maintain functions of body (60-75%)
TEF-thermic effect of food- energy expended to process food (5-10%)
Energy cost of physical activity- energy expended on body movement and muscular work (15-
35%)
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Anorexia - Answer -self starving leading to severe
nutrient deficiency
-extremely restrictive eating patterns
-intense fear of gaining weight
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Bulimia - Answer -binge eating and purging
-recurrent episodes of extreme overeating and compensatory behaviors (puking) to prevent
weight gain
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Night Eating Syndrome - Answer -people who were not
hungry during the day but eat in the evening and night
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Orthorexia - Answer -an extreme occupation with
avoiding food that is perceived to be unhealthy
What are the problems associated with alcohol abuse? - Answer -reduced brain function
-alcohol poisoning
-reduced liver function:
-fatty liver: alcoholic steatosis
-alcoholic hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
-cirrhosis of the liver: scaring of the liver
What are the steps in alcohol oxidation? - Answer first pass metabolism: small amount of is
oxidized in the stomach before being absorbed into the bloodstream, then alcohol is oxidized in
the liver by ADH and ALDH
next alcohol
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
What is nutrition? Why is it important? - Answer nutrition is the science that studies food
establishes a relationship between poor nutrition and disease
Explain the different types of nutrition: Organic vs inorganic - Answer organic- contain
carbon such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, VITAMINS
inorganic- do not contain carbon such as MINERALS
Explain the different types of nutrition: macronutrient vs micronutrient - Answer macro-
provide energy
ex. carbs, lipids/fats, Proteins
micro- don't provide energy but facilitate the release of energy ex. vitamins, minerals, water
Explain the different types of nutrition: fat soluble vs water soluble vitamins - Answer fat
sol.- A D E K stored in the body
water sol.- B and C not stored in the body
Explain the different types of nutrition: energy yielding nutrients - Answer kcal/g
Carbs- 4 kcal/g
Proteins- 4 kcal/g
Fat- 9 kcal/g
Alcohol- 7 kcal/g
DRI's apply to which portion of the people? - Answer healthy people only
EAR - Answer Estimated avg requirement: supports a specific function in the body for 50% of
the population
Explain the components of DRI's: RDA - Answer Recommended Dietary Allowance: amount
,Explain the components of DRI's: UL - Answer Tolerable Upper Intake Level: max daily
amount of a nutrient that appears safe, highest intake will not be toxic
EER - Answer Estimated Energy Requirement: the average daily energy intake to maintain
energy balance and good health for population groups
AMDR - Answer Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range: the range of intakes for
energy nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce risk for chronic disease
-carbs 45-65 -fat-20-35 -protein 10-35
What are the useful tips for designing a healthful diet? - Answer Food Labels
Dietary Guidelines
MyPlate
Define nutrient density. - Answer Foods and beverages that supply the most nutrients for the
least amount of calories
What are the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - Answer balance
calories to maintain weight
Consume fewer foods of concern
Consume more healthful foods
Follow healthy eating patterns
What are the recommendations for MyPlate? - Answer Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your veggies
Focus on fruits
Know your fats
Get your calcium rich foods
Go lean with protein
What is a chronic disease? - Answer A disease that is developed slowly over time
, Measure body composition
What are the components of energy expenditure? - Answer BMR- basal metabolic rate-
energy expended to maintain functions of body (60-75%)
TEF-thermic effect of food- energy expended to process food (5-10%)
Energy cost of physical activity- energy expended on body movement and muscular work (15-
35%)
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Anorexia - Answer -self starving leading to severe
nutrient deficiency
-extremely restrictive eating patterns
-intense fear of gaining weight
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Bulimia - Answer -binge eating and purging
-recurrent episodes of extreme overeating and compensatory behaviors (puking) to prevent
weight gain
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Night Eating Syndrome - Answer -people who were not
hungry during the day but eat in the evening and night
Characteristics of Eating Disorders: Orthorexia - Answer -an extreme occupation with
avoiding food that is perceived to be unhealthy
What are the problems associated with alcohol abuse? - Answer -reduced brain function
-alcohol poisoning
-reduced liver function:
-fatty liver: alcoholic steatosis
-alcoholic hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
-cirrhosis of the liver: scaring of the liver
What are the steps in alcohol oxidation? - Answer first pass metabolism: small amount of is
oxidized in the stomach before being absorbed into the bloodstream, then alcohol is oxidized in
the liver by ADH and ALDH
next alcohol
