NUSCTX 10 - Midterm 1 – Aponte Questions With Answers

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Midter m
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1 – Apon te Question s W ith An sw er s
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study of human nutrition requires the integration of which
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sciences: -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅social, biological, physical
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Most /



of
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the
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weight
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of
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the
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body
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is due to: - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅water, fat, protein
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Nutrients - // /



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ANSWERS(S)✅✅help
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to form and maintain the shape and structure of the body
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅-
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supply
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amino acids to build and maintain healthy body tissue
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- necessary for al aspects of metabolism and growth
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the
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cellular
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level,
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lipids
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and
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proteins: -
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅make
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up the membranes that surround cells
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Biochemical /



reactions
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help
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to
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release
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the
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energy
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contained in: - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅carbohydrates,
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fats, and proteins
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,If /



more
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energy
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is
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consumed
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than
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is
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needed: -
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅over time body weight will increase
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a /



healthy
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diet is: - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅one that provides the
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right amount of energy to keep weight in desirable range;
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the
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proper
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types
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and
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balance
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of
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carbohydrates,
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protein,
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fats; plenty of water; sufficient but not excessive amounts
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of essential vitamins and minerals
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Nutrients /



can
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, be
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assigned
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to
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functional
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categories: -
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅1)
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Those that primarily provide energy (expressed in kcal)
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Those
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that
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are
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important
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for growth, development, and later maintenance
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3) Those that keep body functions running smoothly
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Essential /



nutrients
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must
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have
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these
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characteristics: -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅1) It has a specific biological function
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2) /



Removing
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it
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