Nutrition & Diet therapy Exam Practice Chapter 1-3
Questions with Certified Solutions
Malnutrition - Answer -Body does not receive enough nutrients, leading to increased morbidity and
mortality
Nutrition - Answer *Branch of science that studies nutrients in food
*Food
-Fuel that sustains human life
-Quality of food consumed helps determine health, growth, and development
Wellness - Answer -Not just absence of disease
-Active process of individuals making informed choices toward optimal well-being
-Holistic perspective in terms of mind, body, and spirit
Nutrients and Their Functions - Answer Chemical substances necessary for life
*Functions:
-Provide energy
-Build and repair tissue
-Regulate body processes
Circulation, respiration, digestion, and elimination
Six classes - Answer 1.Carbohydrates (CHO)
2.Fats (lipids)
3.Proteins
4.Vitamins
5.Minerals
, 6.Water
Essential nutrients - Answer Found only in foods
Organic nutrients - Answer Must be broken down to be used by body; contain hydrogen, oxygen, and
carbon
Inorganic nutrients - Answer Already in their smallest components when ingested
Carbohydrates - Answer Provide energy
Fats - Answer Provide energy; highest caloric value
Proteins - Answer Build and repair tissues and provide energy
Vitamins - Answer Regulate body processes
Minerals - Answer Regulate body processes
Water - Answer Regulate body processes; major constituent of all living cells
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Good - Answer Alert expression, Shiny hair, Clear complexion, Good
color, Bright, clear eyes, Pink, firm gums and well-developed teeth,
Firm abdomen, Firm, well-developed muscles, Well-developed bone structure, Normal weight for
height, Erect posture,
Emotional stability, Good stamina, Seldom ill, Healthy appetite, Healthy, normal sleep habits, Normal
elimination
Questions with Certified Solutions
Malnutrition - Answer -Body does not receive enough nutrients, leading to increased morbidity and
mortality
Nutrition - Answer *Branch of science that studies nutrients in food
*Food
-Fuel that sustains human life
-Quality of food consumed helps determine health, growth, and development
Wellness - Answer -Not just absence of disease
-Active process of individuals making informed choices toward optimal well-being
-Holistic perspective in terms of mind, body, and spirit
Nutrients and Their Functions - Answer Chemical substances necessary for life
*Functions:
-Provide energy
-Build and repair tissue
-Regulate body processes
Circulation, respiration, digestion, and elimination
Six classes - Answer 1.Carbohydrates (CHO)
2.Fats (lipids)
3.Proteins
4.Vitamins
5.Minerals
, 6.Water
Essential nutrients - Answer Found only in foods
Organic nutrients - Answer Must be broken down to be used by body; contain hydrogen, oxygen, and
carbon
Inorganic nutrients - Answer Already in their smallest components when ingested
Carbohydrates - Answer Provide energy
Fats - Answer Provide energy; highest caloric value
Proteins - Answer Build and repair tissues and provide energy
Vitamins - Answer Regulate body processes
Minerals - Answer Regulate body processes
Water - Answer Regulate body processes; major constituent of all living cells
Characteristics of Nutritional Status Good - Answer Alert expression, Shiny hair, Clear complexion, Good
color, Bright, clear eyes, Pink, firm gums and well-developed teeth,
Firm abdomen, Firm, well-developed muscles, Well-developed bone structure, Normal weight for
height, Erect posture,
Emotional stability, Good stamina, Seldom ill, Healthy appetite, Healthy, normal sleep habits, Normal
elimination
