NSD 225 UNIT 8 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

NSD 225 UNIT 8 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

What is a calorie?
a. a component of food similar to vitamins
b. a measure of length or weight
c. a measure of energy
d. an ingredient added to foods to prolong shelf life
e. a component of food easily removed to help with weight loss - Correct Answers -c

What is an instrument that is used to measure the caloric value of foods called?
a. an inversion chamber
b. a heat capacitor
c. a kilojoule
d. a bomb calorimeter
e. an immersion chamber - Correct Answers –d

Which of the following contain 4 cal/g?
a. alcohol and protein
b. water and carbohydrate
c. fat and carbohydrate
d. carbohydrate and protein
e. alcohol and fat - Correct Answers -d

What is the energy density of an 85-gram chocolate chip cookie that provides 585 cal?
a. 11.4
b. 8.9
c. 7.3
d. 6.9
e. 5.1 - Correct Answers -d

What is the caloric value of a food containing 30 g carbohydrate, 20 g protein, and 2 g
fat?
a. 458 cal
b. 308 cal
c. 218 cal
d. 208 cal
e. 52 cal - Correct Answers -c

What is basal metabolism?
a. energy needed for muscular work