Nutrition 201 Exam 1 Questions with complete solutions

What are the 6 classes of nutrients Correct Answer-Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals and Water What are the 3 functions of nutrients? Correct Answer-(1) Provide energy for metabolism-fat, protein, CBH (2) Build and Repair body tissues-protein, minerals, water (3) Help regulate body processes-protein, lipids, CBH What is a calorie? Correct Answer-A unit for measuring energy How many calories are in 1 Calorie Correct Answer-1,000 calories in 1 Calorie How much energy do we get from CBH? Fat? Protein? Alcohol? Correct Answer-CBH: 4 Calories/g Fat:9 Calories/g Protein: 4 Calories/g Alcohol: 7Ccalories/g What is an essential nutrient and what is an example? Correct Answer-Essential means that you must eat it since the body does not make it on its own. Example: Linoleic acid