NUTR 2020 UVU questions with correct answers
M2 Essential nutrients are substances required for growth and health that
cannot be produced, or produced in sufficient amounts, by the body.
They must be obtained from the diet. T or F Correct Answer-T Essential
nutrients, to be effective in the right amounts, need to come from the
diet. The body might produce some, but not enough to meet the growth
and health needs.
M2 Which of the 3 main nutrients is used by the body mainly as a source
of readily available energy?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein Correct Answer-Carbohydrates are our main source of energy.
While protein and lipids can provide energy that is not their main
function.
M2 Please match the correct percentage of calories each nutrient is
recommended to provide in your diet.
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fats
10-35%
45%-65%
20%-35% Correct Answer-Protein 10%-35%
Carbohydrate 45%-65%
Fats 20%-35%
,M2 Most adults in the US and Canada consume adequate amounts of
EPA and DHA (both alpha-linolenic acids) daily, around 300-500 mg
T or F Correct Answer-F
On average Americans consume 100mg of EPA and DHA daily which is
far below the recommendation of 300-500 mg daily. Eat more fatty fish!
M2 Which of the following outlines the usual steps in the development
of nutrient deficiencies?
Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient, Decreased blood nutrient
level, Insufficient nutrients available to cells, Impaired cellular
functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Long-term
impairment of health
Inadequate nutrient intake, Decreased blood nutrient level, Depletion of
tissue reserves of the nutrient, Insufficient nutrient available to cells,
Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Impaired cellular functions,
Long-term impairment of health
Inadequate nutrient intake, Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient,
Decreased blood nutrient level, Insufficient nutrient available to cells,
Impaired cellular functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency,
Long-term impairment of health Correct Answer-Inadequate nutrient
intake, Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient, Decreased blood
nutrient level, Insufficient nutrient available to cells, Impaired cellular
functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Long-term
impairment of health
, M2 Malnutrition can result from poor diets as well as from diseases that
interfere with the body's ability to use the nutrients consumed.
T or F Correct Answer-True
M2 No specific food or food preparation techniques are excluded in a
healthy dietary pattern.
T or F Correct Answer-False
M2 Nutrition assessment at the individual-level contains which
components? (select all that apply).
Clinical/physical assessment
Community-level assessment
Biochemical assessment
Dietary assessment
Anthropometric assessment Correct Answer-Clinical/physical
assessment
Biochemical assessment
Dietary assessment
Anthropometric assessment
M2 Which nutrition program provides nutrition education and food
vouchers for low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding
women along with children under 5 years?
WIC
SNAP
M2 Essential nutrients are substances required for growth and health that
cannot be produced, or produced in sufficient amounts, by the body.
They must be obtained from the diet. T or F Correct Answer-T Essential
nutrients, to be effective in the right amounts, need to come from the
diet. The body might produce some, but not enough to meet the growth
and health needs.
M2 Which of the 3 main nutrients is used by the body mainly as a source
of readily available energy?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein Correct Answer-Carbohydrates are our main source of energy.
While protein and lipids can provide energy that is not their main
function.
M2 Please match the correct percentage of calories each nutrient is
recommended to provide in your diet.
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fats
10-35%
45%-65%
20%-35% Correct Answer-Protein 10%-35%
Carbohydrate 45%-65%
Fats 20%-35%
,M2 Most adults in the US and Canada consume adequate amounts of
EPA and DHA (both alpha-linolenic acids) daily, around 300-500 mg
T or F Correct Answer-F
On average Americans consume 100mg of EPA and DHA daily which is
far below the recommendation of 300-500 mg daily. Eat more fatty fish!
M2 Which of the following outlines the usual steps in the development
of nutrient deficiencies?
Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient, Decreased blood nutrient
level, Insufficient nutrients available to cells, Impaired cellular
functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Long-term
impairment of health
Inadequate nutrient intake, Decreased blood nutrient level, Depletion of
tissue reserves of the nutrient, Insufficient nutrient available to cells,
Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Impaired cellular functions,
Long-term impairment of health
Inadequate nutrient intake, Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient,
Decreased blood nutrient level, Insufficient nutrient available to cells,
Impaired cellular functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency,
Long-term impairment of health Correct Answer-Inadequate nutrient
intake, Depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient, Decreased blood
nutrient level, Insufficient nutrient available to cells, Impaired cellular
functions, Physical signs and symptoms of deficiency, Long-term
impairment of health
, M2 Malnutrition can result from poor diets as well as from diseases that
interfere with the body's ability to use the nutrients consumed.
T or F Correct Answer-True
M2 No specific food or food preparation techniques are excluded in a
healthy dietary pattern.
T or F Correct Answer-False
M2 Nutrition assessment at the individual-level contains which
components? (select all that apply).
Clinical/physical assessment
Community-level assessment
Biochemical assessment
Dietary assessment
Anthropometric assessment Correct Answer-Clinical/physical
assessment
Biochemical assessment
Dietary assessment
Anthropometric assessment
M2 Which nutrition program provides nutrition education and food
vouchers for low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding
women along with children under 5 years?
WIC
SNAP
