HUN 1201CHAPTER 1-3 STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Give examples of both a water- soluble and fat-soluble vitamin - ANSWER-Vitamin C &
B-water-soluble
Vitamin A, D, and E- fat-soluble
Do vitamins or minerals produce energy as some supplements suggest? - ANSWER-
No. They do not peoduce energy
Should a new research study change your client recommendations? Explain. -
ANSWER-No. It needs to stand the test of time and be replicated
What aee 5 red flags of nutrition quackery? - ANSWER-Disclaimers
Credentials
The organizations
Selling something
Testimonials
Give 5 sources you would recommend for valid nutrition information - ANSWER-Mayo
Clinic
FDA
Research Facilities
Government
Cooperative extension services
Define Estimated Average Requirement EAR - ANSWER-Intakes that meet the
estimated nutrient needs of 50% of individuals in a gender and life stage group
Define Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA - ANSWER-Recommendations meet
needs of most healthy people 97-98% of the healthy population
Define Adequate Intake AI - ANSWER-Research shows need but the amount needed is
unknown. A conservative estimate is given
Define Tolerable Upper Intake Level UL - ANSWER-Level found to produce toxicity
Define Estimated Energy Requirements EER - ANSWER-Kcals to maintain healthy
weight based upon gender, age, weight, height, and physical acitivity
Define Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-% of total kcals for the
energy nutrients
, What is the % of each of the energy nutrients recommended? - ANSWER-CHO: 45-
65%
FATS: 20-35%
PRO: 10-35%
What different groups are recommendations given for nutrient needs? - ANSWER-
Nursing homes, prisons, etc.
What % of the US population is covered by the RDAs? - ANSWER-97-98% of the
healthy population
What is the focus of the current Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER-Obesity
USDA food patterns - ANSWER-5 major food groups grouped by foods containing
similar nutrients
What two vitamins and minerals are required on food nutrition labels? - ANSWER-
Vitamin A & C
Iron & Calcium
ChooseMyPlate - ANSWER-Divides foods into groups based on the nutrients they
supply most abundatly. Five food groups: veggies, grains, protein, fruits and dairy
Mediterranean Diet - ANSWER-Pyramid. Effective in lowering cholesterol
Diabetic Exchange List - ANSWER-Carb counting
DASH diet stands for - ANSWER-Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
What is the purpose of nutrition labels? - ANSWER-So that consumers have a way to
do a comparison of products at point of purchase
How are labeling for foods and beverages different from supplements? - ANSWER-
Supplements don't have to be approved by the FDA before marketing
How are ingredients labeled? - ANSWER-In descending order of predominance by
weight
How long does digestion take? - ANSWER-24-72 hours
What is absorbed through the stomach? - ANSWER-Water, vitamins, minerals and
products of CHO, fat and PRO digestion
Where is most food absorbed? - ANSWER-Small intestine
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Give examples of both a water- soluble and fat-soluble vitamin - ANSWER-Vitamin C &
B-water-soluble
Vitamin A, D, and E- fat-soluble
Do vitamins or minerals produce energy as some supplements suggest? - ANSWER-
No. They do not peoduce energy
Should a new research study change your client recommendations? Explain. -
ANSWER-No. It needs to stand the test of time and be replicated
What aee 5 red flags of nutrition quackery? - ANSWER-Disclaimers
Credentials
The organizations
Selling something
Testimonials
Give 5 sources you would recommend for valid nutrition information - ANSWER-Mayo
Clinic
FDA
Research Facilities
Government
Cooperative extension services
Define Estimated Average Requirement EAR - ANSWER-Intakes that meet the
estimated nutrient needs of 50% of individuals in a gender and life stage group
Define Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA - ANSWER-Recommendations meet
needs of most healthy people 97-98% of the healthy population
Define Adequate Intake AI - ANSWER-Research shows need but the amount needed is
unknown. A conservative estimate is given
Define Tolerable Upper Intake Level UL - ANSWER-Level found to produce toxicity
Define Estimated Energy Requirements EER - ANSWER-Kcals to maintain healthy
weight based upon gender, age, weight, height, and physical acitivity
Define Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - ANSWER-% of total kcals for the
energy nutrients
, What is the % of each of the energy nutrients recommended? - ANSWER-CHO: 45-
65%
FATS: 20-35%
PRO: 10-35%
What different groups are recommendations given for nutrient needs? - ANSWER-
Nursing homes, prisons, etc.
What % of the US population is covered by the RDAs? - ANSWER-97-98% of the
healthy population
What is the focus of the current Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER-Obesity
USDA food patterns - ANSWER-5 major food groups grouped by foods containing
similar nutrients
What two vitamins and minerals are required on food nutrition labels? - ANSWER-
Vitamin A & C
Iron & Calcium
ChooseMyPlate - ANSWER-Divides foods into groups based on the nutrients they
supply most abundatly. Five food groups: veggies, grains, protein, fruits and dairy
Mediterranean Diet - ANSWER-Pyramid. Effective in lowering cholesterol
Diabetic Exchange List - ANSWER-Carb counting
DASH diet stands for - ANSWER-Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
What is the purpose of nutrition labels? - ANSWER-So that consumers have a way to
do a comparison of products at point of purchase
How are labeling for foods and beverages different from supplements? - ANSWER-
Supplements don't have to be approved by the FDA before marketing
How are ingredients labeled? - ANSWER-In descending order of predominance by
weight
How long does digestion take? - ANSWER-24-72 hours
What is absorbed through the stomach? - ANSWER-Water, vitamins, minerals and
products of CHO, fat and PRO digestion
Where is most food absorbed? - ANSWER-Small intestine
