JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION MIDTERM 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Nutrients.
Answer: chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth
and function.
◉ Six groups of nutrients.
Answer: carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals;
water
◉ Macronutrients.
Answer: nutrients that our body needs in relatively large amounts to
support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
◉ Micronutrients.
Answer: nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support
normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as
vitamin B&C.
◉ Vitamins ADKE.
,Answer: organic compounds that assist us in regulating our body's
processes.
◉ Minerals B&C.
Answer: inorganic substances that are not broken down during
digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
◉ EAR The Estimated Average Requirment.
Answer: the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs
of half the people in a certain group. Scientist use it to calculate the
RDA
◉ RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Answer: the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs
of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount!
◉ AI The Adequate Intake.
Answer: average daily intake level assumed to be adequate. It is used
when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount if there is
no RDA!
◉ UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
Answer: the highest average daily intake level likely to pose no
health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
, ◉ AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
Answer: the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy.
◉ healthful diet.
Answer: a diet that provides the proper combination of energy and
nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied
◉ nutrient dense foods.
Answer: foods that provide the most nutrients for the least amount
of energy.
◉ nutrient density.
Answer: the relative amount of nutrients per amount of energy or
number of Calories.
◉ Exchange system.
Answer: a diet planning tool in which exchanges, or portions, are
organized according to the amount of carbs, protein, fat, and calories
in each food.
◉ Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Nutrients.
Answer: chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth
and function.
◉ Six groups of nutrients.
Answer: carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals;
water
◉ Macronutrients.
Answer: nutrients that our body needs in relatively large amounts to
support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
◉ Micronutrients.
Answer: nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support
normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as
vitamin B&C.
◉ Vitamins ADKE.
,Answer: organic compounds that assist us in regulating our body's
processes.
◉ Minerals B&C.
Answer: inorganic substances that are not broken down during
digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
◉ EAR The Estimated Average Requirment.
Answer: the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs
of half the people in a certain group. Scientist use it to calculate the
RDA
◉ RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Answer: the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs
of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount!
◉ AI The Adequate Intake.
Answer: average daily intake level assumed to be adequate. It is used
when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount if there is
no RDA!
◉ UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
Answer: the highest average daily intake level likely to pose no
health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
, ◉ AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
Answer: the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy.
◉ healthful diet.
Answer: a diet that provides the proper combination of energy and
nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied
◉ nutrient dense foods.
Answer: foods that provide the most nutrients for the least amount
of energy.
◉ nutrient density.
Answer: the relative amount of nutrients per amount of energy or
number of Calories.
◉ Exchange system.
Answer: a diet planning tool in which exchanges, or portions, are
organized according to the amount of carbs, protein, fat, and calories
in each food.
◉ Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
