NUSC 1165: FINAL GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Leading Causes of Death Attributed to Nutrition - ANS 1. Heart Disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Diabetes
Nutrient Classification: Energy Yielding Nutrients - ANS Carbs, Protein, Fats
Nutrient Classification: Macronutrients - ANS Carb, Protein, Lipids, Water
Nutrient Classification: Micronutrients - ANS B Vitamins, Vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin D,
Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron
Nutrient Classification: Inorganic - ANS Minerals, Water
Nutrient Classification: Organic - ANS Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, Vitamins
Amount of Energy Carbohydrates Provides - ANS 4 kcals
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,Amount of Energy Protein Provides - ANS 4 kcals
Amount of Energy Fat Provides - ANS 9 kcals
Amount of Energy Alcohol Provides - ANS 7 kcals
Nutrient Density - ANS A measure of nutrient a food provides compared to its energy content
i.e.: broccoli vs. french fries, low-fat milk vs. sweetened iced tea.
Other nutrient dense foods: fruit/nut trail mix, fresh fruit, baked chips, oatmeal raisin cookies
Balance Study - ANS The type of nutrition study that focuses on the amount of nutrient
consumed compared to the nutrient leaving the body
Epidemiological Study - ANS Observing relationships between diet, health and disease
patterns in different food populations
Case Control Studies - ANS Compares individuals with a particular condition to similar
individuals without the condition
Depletion-Repletion Studies - ANS The nutrient is eliminated in the diet until deficiency
symptoms appear. Then the nutrient is added back to the diet to a level which may eliminate
the symptoms
A nutrition supplement or product is considered credible if... - ANS Results were based on
scientific studies that used the proper controls, adequate experimental subjects, and the data
was quantifiable
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, Adequate Intake (AI) - ANS Established due to insufficient scientific date to establish an EAR
and calculate an RDA
Estimated Average Requirements (EARS) - ANS Amount needed to meet 50% of people in the
same gender and life-stage group
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANS Intakes that meet the needs of nearly all (97-
98%) of individuals in each gender and life-stage group
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) - ANS Maximum daily intake that is unlikely to pose a risk
of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a specific life-stage and gender group
Differences between the energy recommendations AMDR and EER - ANS Estimated Energy
Requirements (EERs): average energy intakes predicted to maintain body weight by calculating
the amount of kilocalories
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs): Intakes of macronutrients
(carbohydrate, protein, and fat) are expressed in %. Expressed as a % of total energy intake
Dietary Guidelines - ANS Nutrition/ lifestyle recommendations published by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Only recommendation with major emphasis on
FOOD SAFETY
MyPlate vs. My Pyramid Differences - ANS Plate Shape vs. Pyramid
Protein Group vs. Meat & Beans
Section on Fats and Oils- present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate
Physical Activity Emphasis- Present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Leading Causes of Death Attributed to Nutrition - ANS 1. Heart Disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Diabetes
Nutrient Classification: Energy Yielding Nutrients - ANS Carbs, Protein, Fats
Nutrient Classification: Macronutrients - ANS Carb, Protein, Lipids, Water
Nutrient Classification: Micronutrients - ANS B Vitamins, Vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin D,
Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron
Nutrient Classification: Inorganic - ANS Minerals, Water
Nutrient Classification: Organic - ANS Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, Vitamins
Amount of Energy Carbohydrates Provides - ANS 4 kcals
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,Amount of Energy Protein Provides - ANS 4 kcals
Amount of Energy Fat Provides - ANS 9 kcals
Amount of Energy Alcohol Provides - ANS 7 kcals
Nutrient Density - ANS A measure of nutrient a food provides compared to its energy content
i.e.: broccoli vs. french fries, low-fat milk vs. sweetened iced tea.
Other nutrient dense foods: fruit/nut trail mix, fresh fruit, baked chips, oatmeal raisin cookies
Balance Study - ANS The type of nutrition study that focuses on the amount of nutrient
consumed compared to the nutrient leaving the body
Epidemiological Study - ANS Observing relationships between diet, health and disease
patterns in different food populations
Case Control Studies - ANS Compares individuals with a particular condition to similar
individuals without the condition
Depletion-Repletion Studies - ANS The nutrient is eliminated in the diet until deficiency
symptoms appear. Then the nutrient is added back to the diet to a level which may eliminate
the symptoms
A nutrition supplement or product is considered credible if... - ANS Results were based on
scientific studies that used the proper controls, adequate experimental subjects, and the data
was quantifiable
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, Adequate Intake (AI) - ANS Established due to insufficient scientific date to establish an EAR
and calculate an RDA
Estimated Average Requirements (EARS) - ANS Amount needed to meet 50% of people in the
same gender and life-stage group
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANS Intakes that meet the needs of nearly all (97-
98%) of individuals in each gender and life-stage group
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) - ANS Maximum daily intake that is unlikely to pose a risk
of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a specific life-stage and gender group
Differences between the energy recommendations AMDR and EER - ANS Estimated Energy
Requirements (EERs): average energy intakes predicted to maintain body weight by calculating
the amount of kilocalories
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs): Intakes of macronutrients
(carbohydrate, protein, and fat) are expressed in %. Expressed as a % of total energy intake
Dietary Guidelines - ANS Nutrition/ lifestyle recommendations published by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Only recommendation with major emphasis on
FOOD SAFETY
MyPlate vs. My Pyramid Differences - ANS Plate Shape vs. Pyramid
Protein Group vs. Meat & Beans
Section on Fats and Oils- present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate
Physical Activity Emphasis- Present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate
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