Level 1 MGCCC Unit 4 2026 Exam
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How are nutrients transported - CORRECT ANSWER-They're transported through the
blood to the organs for metabolic processes to occur
Why are nutrients essential - CORRECT ANSWER-they're essential for maintenance of
body temperature, growth & development, cellular metabolism, synthesis, the repair of
tissues and organ function.
What affects the use of nutrients and nutritional requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER-
disease process, age, gender, and activity
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-are organic and present in small amounts in food and
are essential for normal metabolism
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-necessary for metabolism
Examples of minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-calcium, potassium, sodium, iron
The principle of nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-Food provides energy, is needed for
bodily function, some nutrients can be converted into other nutrients. GI symptoms have
specific functions for digestion and absorption.
Basic nutrients the body requires - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrates: provide most
of the body's energy and FIBER (ex: whole grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice,
and other plant foods)
Fats: provide energy and VITAMINS, only 35% of it should be the caloric intake. (ex:
olive oil, salmon, egg yolks)
Proteins: contribute to growth, maintenance, and repair of the body tissues. (ex: beef,
whole milk, poultry)
Why do we need nutritional intake? - CORRECT ANSWER-Our body isn't always able
to make enough vitamins required by the body and requires dietary intake.
Vit K. is made my bacteria in the intestine
Vit. D is produced as response to sunlight exposure
Vitamins can be - CORRECT ANSWER-fat or water soluble
Example of water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin C and B.
, Water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-stored in limited amounts and require
daily consumption
Fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-are able to stored for longer amounts of
time
Examples of fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins A, D, E, K
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Macro, Micro, or Trace
Importance of water - CORRECT ANSWER-transports nutrients and waste products,
provides structure to large molecules, promotes metabolic reaction, serves as a solvent,
lubricant and cushion, regulates body temperature, and maintains body volume.
Factors that affect nutrition and metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-Religious and
cultural practices
financial issues
appetite
negative experiences
environmental factors
Disease and illness
Medications: can alter taste and appetite, also can interfere with absorption of some
nutrients
Age
How can appetite affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
someone is in pain, on medications, ill, depressed or even unpleasant environments
What are some negative experiences that would affect nutrition and metabolism -
CORRECT ANSWER-If you've ever gotten food poisoning from a specific food item,
you're not likely to want to eat it again.
What are some environmental factors affecting nutrition/metabolism? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Examples would be a sedentary lifestyle, you're not moving around as much
work schedule
widespread access to less heathy food
How does disease and illness affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When you're sick you may not be able to or want to cook food or eat food.
Some food smells can trigger nausea for some people making them not want eat.
How does medication affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Medications can alter a person's taste, appetite, and can interfere with the absorption of
some nutrients
Questions And Answers Already Graded
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How are nutrients transported - CORRECT ANSWER-They're transported through the
blood to the organs for metabolic processes to occur
Why are nutrients essential - CORRECT ANSWER-they're essential for maintenance of
body temperature, growth & development, cellular metabolism, synthesis, the repair of
tissues and organ function.
What affects the use of nutrients and nutritional requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER-
disease process, age, gender, and activity
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-are organic and present in small amounts in food and
are essential for normal metabolism
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-necessary for metabolism
Examples of minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-calcium, potassium, sodium, iron
The principle of nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-Food provides energy, is needed for
bodily function, some nutrients can be converted into other nutrients. GI symptoms have
specific functions for digestion and absorption.
Basic nutrients the body requires - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrates: provide most
of the body's energy and FIBER (ex: whole grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice,
and other plant foods)
Fats: provide energy and VITAMINS, only 35% of it should be the caloric intake. (ex:
olive oil, salmon, egg yolks)
Proteins: contribute to growth, maintenance, and repair of the body tissues. (ex: beef,
whole milk, poultry)
Why do we need nutritional intake? - CORRECT ANSWER-Our body isn't always able
to make enough vitamins required by the body and requires dietary intake.
Vit K. is made my bacteria in the intestine
Vit. D is produced as response to sunlight exposure
Vitamins can be - CORRECT ANSWER-fat or water soluble
Example of water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin C and B.
, Water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-stored in limited amounts and require
daily consumption
Fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-are able to stored for longer amounts of
time
Examples of fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins A, D, E, K
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Macro, Micro, or Trace
Importance of water - CORRECT ANSWER-transports nutrients and waste products,
provides structure to large molecules, promotes metabolic reaction, serves as a solvent,
lubricant and cushion, regulates body temperature, and maintains body volume.
Factors that affect nutrition and metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-Religious and
cultural practices
financial issues
appetite
negative experiences
environmental factors
Disease and illness
Medications: can alter taste and appetite, also can interfere with absorption of some
nutrients
Age
How can appetite affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
someone is in pain, on medications, ill, depressed or even unpleasant environments
What are some negative experiences that would affect nutrition and metabolism -
CORRECT ANSWER-If you've ever gotten food poisoning from a specific food item,
you're not likely to want to eat it again.
What are some environmental factors affecting nutrition/metabolism? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Examples would be a sedentary lifestyle, you're not moving around as much
work schedule
widespread access to less heathy food
How does disease and illness affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When you're sick you may not be able to or want to cook food or eat food.
Some food smells can trigger nausea for some people making them not want eat.
How does medication affect nutrition and metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Medications can alter a person's taste, appetite, and can interfere with the absorption of
some nutrients
