FSHD 1020 Test 1 - Chapters 1-3
With Solution
What are the different essential nutrients? - ANSWER Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What nutrition related diseases are major causes of death in the United
States? - ANSWER Major:
Heart Disease
Cancer
Minor:
Stroke
Alzheimer's
Diabetes mellitus
, Kidney disease
What essential nutrients provide energy (calories)? - ANSWER Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
What essential nutrient's main role is to provide energy? - ANSWER
Carbohydrates
What benefits do phytochemicals provide? - ANSWER May contribute to a
reduced risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease in people who consume
them regularly
Define essential nutrient: - ANSWER A substance that, when left out of a diet,
leads to signs of poor health
The body either cannot produce this nutrient or cannot produce enough of it
to meet its needs
What percentage of calories is recommended to come from carboyhydrates?
- ANSWER 45%-65%
With Solution
What are the different essential nutrients? - ANSWER Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What nutrition related diseases are major causes of death in the United
States? - ANSWER Major:
Heart Disease
Cancer
Minor:
Stroke
Alzheimer's
Diabetes mellitus
, Kidney disease
What essential nutrients provide energy (calories)? - ANSWER Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
What essential nutrient's main role is to provide energy? - ANSWER
Carbohydrates
What benefits do phytochemicals provide? - ANSWER May contribute to a
reduced risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease in people who consume
them regularly
Define essential nutrient: - ANSWER A substance that, when left out of a diet,
leads to signs of poor health
The body either cannot produce this nutrient or cannot produce enough of it
to meet its needs
What percentage of calories is recommended to come from carboyhydrates?
- ANSWER 45%-65%