HMGT 2460 UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is
necessary for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - Answers - Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support
normal function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - Answers - Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between
genes, the environment, and nutrition? - Answers - Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses,
muscle contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. - Answers -
Water
Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and
Canada that applies to healthy people? - Answers - Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is
measured in units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. - Answers - Kilocalorie (kcal)
There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized
method of research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this
method called? - Answers - Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects
the health and safety of people? - Answers - Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? -
Answers - FDA (Federal Drug Agency)
A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied
and nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? - Answers - One that contains
combinations of foods that provide proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body
and influences our health? - Answers - Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components
is the common name of the product? - Answers - Statement of identity
ANSWERS
Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is
necessary for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - Answers - Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support
normal function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - Answers - Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between
genes, the environment, and nutrition? - Answers - Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses,
muscle contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. - Answers -
Water
Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and
Canada that applies to healthy people? - Answers - Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is
measured in units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. - Answers - Kilocalorie (kcal)
There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized
method of research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this
method called? - Answers - Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects
the health and safety of people? - Answers - Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? -
Answers - FDA (Federal Drug Agency)
A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied
and nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? - Answers - One that contains
combinations of foods that provide proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body
and influences our health? - Answers - Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components
is the common name of the product? - Answers - Statement of identity
