Nutrition Overall test questions and answers

Overall test questions 1:Carbohydrates are considered both B A. Micronutrients and Organic B. Macronutrients and Organic C. Micronutrients and Inorganic D. Macronutrients and Inorganic What is the definition of nutrient? nutrients are a mixture of chemicals in food that the body can use to obtain energy, synthesize tissue or regulate function 2: Based on the nutritional label shown below, how many calories would you consume if you ate the entire container of macaroni and cheese? 250 calories per serving x 2 servings per container = 500 calories 3: Carbohydrates can be classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides and fiber. Match the following with the descriptions. a. Monosaccharides b. Disaccharides c. Insoluble Fiber d. Soluble Fiber e. Functional Fiber e Promotes intestinal health and is added to foods c Improves passage through the large intestine d Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol b Eventually breaks down into glucose a An example is galactose 4: The biological value of a protein is different in animal vs plant sources. Animal sources are considered high quality or complete proteins. plant sources are considered lower quality or incomplete protein. When two or more plant proteins combine, the proteins are called complimentary proteins. A condition resulting from regularly consuming insufficient amounts of proteins and calories is called protein-calorie malnutrition 5: Using the guidelines for Body Mass Index someone with a body mass index of greater than 30 would be considered obese Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the amount of carbon dioxide expired measures a person’s energy expenditure using Indirect calorimetry Match the following behavior modification strategies with the correct statement. A. Cognitive Restructuring B. Chain Breaking C. Stimulus Control D. Contingency Management E. Self Monitoring