NUSC 1165: Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 2023 Complete;100% verified

Leading Causes of Death Attributed to Nutrition - 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Diabetes Nutrient Classification: Energy Yielding Nutrients - Carbs, Protein, Fats Nutrient Classification: Macronutrients - Carb, Protein, Lipids, Water Nutrient Classification: Micronutrients - B Vitamins, Vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron Nutrient Classification: Inorganic - Minerals, Water Nutrient Classification: Organic - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, Vitamins Amount of Energy Carbohydrates Provides - 4 kcals Amount of Energy Protein Provides - 4 kcals Amount of Energy Fat Provides - 9 kcals Amount of Energy Alcohol Provides - 7 kcals Nutrient Density - A measure of nutrient a food provides compared to its energy content i.e.: broccoli vs. french fries, low-fat milk vs. sweetened iced tea.Other nutrient dense foods: fruit/nut trail mix, fresh fruit, baked chips, oatmeal raisin cookies Balance Study - The type of nutrition study that focuses on the amount of nutrient consumed compared to the nutrient leaving the body Epidemiological Study - Observing relationships between diet, health and disease patterns in different food populations Case Control Studies - Compares individuals with a particular condition to similar individuals without the condition Depletion-Repletion Studies - The nutrient is eliminated in the diet until deficiency symptoms appear. Then the nutrient is added back to the diet to a level which may eliminate the symptoms A nutrition supplement or product is considered credible if... - Results were based on scientific studies that used the proper controls, adequate experimental subjects, and the data was quantifiable Adequate Intake (AI) - Established due to insufficient scientific date to establish an EAR and calculate an RDA Estimated Average Requirements (EARS) - Amount needed to meet 50% of people in the same gender and life-stage group