M1 TO M6 AND FINAL VERSIONS 1 AND 2
ESSENTIALS IN NUTRITION 2026 PORTAGE
LEARNING UPDATED
©List and define the three states of nutritional health. Answer: Desirable
nutrition is achieved by eating a variety of foods which provide all the
essential nutrients to support normal body functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats
and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient
needs and over time health begins to decline.
©There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy.
Answer: carbohydrates, proteins, and fat
©The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000
calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than
52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how many grams of
carbohydrates should you eat in a day? Answer: 2000 x .52 = 1040
,1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs
©If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein
and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer:
Carb: 9 x 4 = 36
Pro: 1 x 4 = 4
Fat: 12 x 9 =108
36 + 4 + 108 = 148 calories
©If a fudge brownie has 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein
and 10 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer:
Carb: 12 x 4 = 48
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
Fat: 10 x 9 =90
48 + 8 + 90 = 146 calories
©There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that regulate body
processes. Answer: Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water
©There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are organic. Answer:
Carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins
,©Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining
whether or not you feel like eating. Answer: Hunger center of the brain.
Helps to determine hunger, appetite, and satiety.
When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients in
the blood begin to decline. This drop stimulates the feeding center in the
hypothalamus which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level of the
blood begin to rise, the satiety center is activated and our desire to
continue to eat declines.
©If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein
and 16 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie? Answer:
Carb: 22 x 4 = 88
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
Fat: 16 x 9 =144
88 + 8 + 144 = 240 calories
©Explain the differences between hunger and appetite. Answer: hunger:
internal drive, negative sensation
appetite: external drive, positive sensation
Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced
as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us
to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations associated with
food.
, ©MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts. Answer: The three
concepts:
Balance, variety and moderation
The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are
1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and
beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
©The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000
calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than
61 % of your calories from protein, how many grams of protein should
you eat in a day? Answer: 2000 x .61 = 1220
1220 calories / 4 = 305 grams of protein
©There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that provide structure.
Answer: Protein, fat, mineral and water
©The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000
calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume any more than
23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams of fat should you eat in
a day? Answer: 2000 x .23 = 460