NDFS 100 Midterm 1 - BYU – LeCheminant Questions With Complete Solutions

Ways that proper nutrition affects health: correct answer: 1. Prevents diseases related to nutrient deficiencies (osteoporosis, anemia, etc) 2. Prevents diseases related to over-indulgence of certain nutrients (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease); 3. Allows for healthy cell growth & repair; maintains healthy bodily functions Definition of Organic correct answer: Contains carbon The Six Major Nutrients correct answer: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Fats 4. Minerals 5. Vitamins 6. Water Nutrient Roles in the Body: Carbohydrates correct answer: Contains 4 kcal/gram; improves brain function, retinas, red blood cells; energy yielding Nutrient Roles in the Body: Protein correct answer: Contains 4 kcal/gram; building blocks of the body; repairs & build; *9/20 amino acids contained in protein are essential* Nutrient Roles in the Body: Fat correct answer: Contains 9 kcal/gram; provides Linoleic & Linolenic Acid Alcohol Calorie Content correct answer: 7 kcal/gram; NOT A NUTRIENT Nutrient Roles in the Body: Minerals correct answer: Non-energy yielding; regulates & participates in all bodily functions Nutrient Roles in the Body: Vitamins correct answer: Do not yield energy; regulate & participate in all bodily functions 13 necessary vitamins Nutrient Roles in the Body: Water correct answer: Necessary for successful cell/body function The 5 Components of a Nutritious Diet correct answer: 1. Adequacy 2. Balance