HNF 150 EXAM 1 Objectives

HNF 150 EXAM 1 Objectives Understand the concept of nutrient density and state how it can be used to determine the healthfulness of foods - Correct Answer-A measure of nutrients provided per calorie of food Foods rich in nutrients relative to their energy content (calories) usually whole foods; lower calroies and higher nutrient foods ex: fruits & veggies = energy dense; spam & candy - not energy dense; whole foods = energy dense Identify the six classes of nutrients. Recall the energy yield (kcal/gram) for carbohydrate, protein, fat, and alcohol. - Correct Answer-• Six Classes 1. Water 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats 4.Protein 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals • Energy Yields 1. *Carbs* - 4 cal/g 2. *Fat (Lipid)* - 9 cal/g 3. *Protein* - 4 cal/g 4. *Alcohol* - 7 cal/g Compare and contrast whole, processed, enriched/fortified, and functional foods and recognize examples of each. - Correct Answer--*Whole foods*: milk, meat, veggies, fruits, grains. Basis of a nutritious diet. -*Processed foods*: foods subjected to any process, such as milling, alteration of texture, addition of additives, cooking, or others. Depending on the starting material and the process, a processed food may or may not be nutritious. CONTINUES...