HEC 140 Midterm Study Guide 2026/2027 |
Essential Exam Notes
Which of the following is not a class of nutrient?
1) Alcohol
2) Carbohydrates
3) Lipids
4) Minerals - correct answer-Alcohol
Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?
1) Lipids and oils
2) Fiber
3) Vitamins
4) Minerals - correct answer-Lipids and oils
What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health
benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?
1) Phytochemicals
2) Beta blockers
,3) Deoxidizers
4) Free radicals - correct answer-Phytochemicals
The essential nutrients
1) must be consumed at every meal
2) are required for infants but not adults
3) can be made in the body when they are needed
4) cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain
health - correct answer-cannot be made by the body and therefore must be
consumed to maintain health
Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as
1) carbohydrates
2) proteins
3) lipids
4) minerals - correct answer-carbohydrates
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?
1) provide energy
2) become structural components of the body
3) enable chemical processes in the body
,4) made in sufficient quantities by the body - correct answer-enable chemical
processes in the body
Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?
1) contain more kcalories than protein
2) supply 4 kcalories per gram
3) add sweetness to food
4) provide a major source of fuel for the body - correct answer-contain more
kcalories than protein
Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?
1) supply 4 kcalories per gram
2) add structural strength to bones and muscles
3) supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
4) add sweetness to food - correct answer-supply a concentrated form of fuel for
the body
Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?
1) major component of body structure
2) supplies 4 kcalories per gram
3) most significant energy source for humans
4) forms enzymes - correct answer-most significant energy source for humans
, Which of the following yield greater than 4 kcalories per gram?
1) plant fats
2) plant carbohydrates
3) plant proteins
4) animal proteins - correct answer-plant fats
Which of the following is not true about water?
1) provides energy
2) provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
3) by-product of cell chemical reactions
4) dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per day - correct answer-provides
energy
Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?
1) lipids supply 7 kcalories per gram
2) carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram
3) alcohol supplies 9 kcalories per gram
4) lipids and alcohol supply 9 kcalories per gram - correct answer-carbohydrates
and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram
A kilocalorie is a measure of
Essential Exam Notes
Which of the following is not a class of nutrient?
1) Alcohol
2) Carbohydrates
3) Lipids
4) Minerals - correct answer-Alcohol
Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?
1) Lipids and oils
2) Fiber
3) Vitamins
4) Minerals - correct answer-Lipids and oils
What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health
benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?
1) Phytochemicals
2) Beta blockers
,3) Deoxidizers
4) Free radicals - correct answer-Phytochemicals
The essential nutrients
1) must be consumed at every meal
2) are required for infants but not adults
3) can be made in the body when they are needed
4) cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain
health - correct answer-cannot be made by the body and therefore must be
consumed to maintain health
Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as
1) carbohydrates
2) proteins
3) lipids
4) minerals - correct answer-carbohydrates
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?
1) provide energy
2) become structural components of the body
3) enable chemical processes in the body
,4) made in sufficient quantities by the body - correct answer-enable chemical
processes in the body
Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?
1) contain more kcalories than protein
2) supply 4 kcalories per gram
3) add sweetness to food
4) provide a major source of fuel for the body - correct answer-contain more
kcalories than protein
Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?
1) supply 4 kcalories per gram
2) add structural strength to bones and muscles
3) supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
4) add sweetness to food - correct answer-supply a concentrated form of fuel for
the body
Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?
1) major component of body structure
2) supplies 4 kcalories per gram
3) most significant energy source for humans
4) forms enzymes - correct answer-most significant energy source for humans
, Which of the following yield greater than 4 kcalories per gram?
1) plant fats
2) plant carbohydrates
3) plant proteins
4) animal proteins - correct answer-plant fats
Which of the following is not true about water?
1) provides energy
2) provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
3) by-product of cell chemical reactions
4) dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per day - correct answer-provides
energy
Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?
1) lipids supply 7 kcalories per gram
2) carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram
3) alcohol supplies 9 kcalories per gram
4) lipids and alcohol supply 9 kcalories per gram - correct answer-carbohydrates
and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram
A kilocalorie is a measure of
