Biol 1322 Nutrition Midterm Exam Newest 2026
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Graded A+
Define nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Substances in food that your body needs
to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
Define essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-substances the body must get
from food because it cannot manufacture them at all or fast enough to meet its
needs
define nonessential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrients that can be made
in sufficient quantities for by the body.
define conditionally esseential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-nonessential
nutrients become conditional when the body is not synthesising enough to meet
its needs.
Explain some of the reasons people make their food selections. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nutrition knowledge, Trends, taste, habits, emotions, time,
convenience, ads, societal norms, culture, cost.
,Define energy - CORRECT ANSWER-the capacity to do work
Define ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) - CORRECT ANSWER-a common high-
energy compound composed of 1 purine (adenine), 1 sugar (ribose), and 3
phosphate groups.
ATP=A-P∼P∼P, with each ∼ denoting a "high-energy" bond.
Define calorie - CORRECT ANSWER-the energy needed to raise the
temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C
Define kilocalorie - CORRECT ANSWER-1000 calories or 1 calorie; the amount
of heat necessary to raise 1 kg of water 1 degree Celsius
List the 6 nutrient classes - CORRECT ANSWER-Lipids, Carbs, Protein, Vitamins,
minerals, Water
Lipids
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
, 9 kcal/g
Macronutrient
Provides energy, excess stored as fat
Carbs
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
4 kcal/g
macronutrient
provides energy
Protein
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
4 kcal/g
macronutrient
energy/ building block for many metabolic func. and cell use
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Define nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Substances in food that your body needs
to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
Define essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-substances the body must get
from food because it cannot manufacture them at all or fast enough to meet its
needs
define nonessential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrients that can be made
in sufficient quantities for by the body.
define conditionally esseential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-nonessential
nutrients become conditional when the body is not synthesising enough to meet
its needs.
Explain some of the reasons people make their food selections. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nutrition knowledge, Trends, taste, habits, emotions, time,
convenience, ads, societal norms, culture, cost.
,Define energy - CORRECT ANSWER-the capacity to do work
Define ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) - CORRECT ANSWER-a common high-
energy compound composed of 1 purine (adenine), 1 sugar (ribose), and 3
phosphate groups.
ATP=A-P∼P∼P, with each ∼ denoting a "high-energy" bond.
Define calorie - CORRECT ANSWER-the energy needed to raise the
temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C
Define kilocalorie - CORRECT ANSWER-1000 calories or 1 calorie; the amount
of heat necessary to raise 1 kg of water 1 degree Celsius
List the 6 nutrient classes - CORRECT ANSWER-Lipids, Carbs, Protein, Vitamins,
minerals, Water
Lipids
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
, 9 kcal/g
Macronutrient
Provides energy, excess stored as fat
Carbs
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
4 kcal/g
macronutrient
provides energy
Protein
For each nutrient state: the chemical composition, amount of energy provided,
quantity category (macronutrient or micronutrient), function in the body and
good food source - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic
4 kcal/g
macronutrient
energy/ building block for many metabolic func. and cell use
