NUSCTX 10 - MIDTERM 1 – APONTE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) | BRAND NEW 2025
The study of human nutrition requires the integration of which sciences: -
ANSWER social, biological, physical
Most of the weight of the body is due to: - ANSWER water, fat, protein
Nutrients - ANSWER help to form and maintain the shape and structure of the
body
Proteins - ANSWER - supply amino acids to build and maintain healthy body
tissue
- necessary for al aspects of metabolism and growth
At the cellular level, lipids and proteins: - ANSWER make up the membranes
that surround cells
Biochemical reactions help to release the energy contained in: - ANSWER
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
If more energy is consumed than is needed: - ANSWER over time body weight
will increase
, a healthy diet is: - ANSWER one that provides the right amount of energy to
keep weight in desirable range; the proper types and balance of carbohydrates,
protein, fats; plenty of water; sufficient but not excessive amounts of essential
vitamins and minerals
Nutrients can be assigned to 3 functional categories: - ANSWER 1) Those that
primarily provide energy (expressed in kcal)
2) Those that are important for growth, development, and later maintenance
3) Those that keep body functions running smoothly
Essential nutrients must have these characteristics: - ANSWER 1) It has a
specific biological function
2) Removing it from the diet leads to a decline in human biological function
3) Returning to the omitted substance to the diet before permanent damage
occurs brings you back to normal
Composition of the human body: - ANSWER 6% minerals, carbohydrates, and
other substances
16% fat
16% protein
62% water
simple carbohydrates - ANSWER sugars in fruits, honey, & sugar cane
complex carbohydrates - ANSWER starches found in grains, potatoes, and
vegetables
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) | BRAND NEW 2025
The study of human nutrition requires the integration of which sciences: -
ANSWER social, biological, physical
Most of the weight of the body is due to: - ANSWER water, fat, protein
Nutrients - ANSWER help to form and maintain the shape and structure of the
body
Proteins - ANSWER - supply amino acids to build and maintain healthy body
tissue
- necessary for al aspects of metabolism and growth
At the cellular level, lipids and proteins: - ANSWER make up the membranes
that surround cells
Biochemical reactions help to release the energy contained in: - ANSWER
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
If more energy is consumed than is needed: - ANSWER over time body weight
will increase
, a healthy diet is: - ANSWER one that provides the right amount of energy to
keep weight in desirable range; the proper types and balance of carbohydrates,
protein, fats; plenty of water; sufficient but not excessive amounts of essential
vitamins and minerals
Nutrients can be assigned to 3 functional categories: - ANSWER 1) Those that
primarily provide energy (expressed in kcal)
2) Those that are important for growth, development, and later maintenance
3) Those that keep body functions running smoothly
Essential nutrients must have these characteristics: - ANSWER 1) It has a
specific biological function
2) Removing it from the diet leads to a decline in human biological function
3) Returning to the omitted substance to the diet before permanent damage
occurs brings you back to normal
Composition of the human body: - ANSWER 6% minerals, carbohydrates, and
other substances
16% fat
16% protein
62% water
simple carbohydrates - ANSWER sugars in fruits, honey, & sugar cane
complex carbohydrates - ANSWER starches found in grains, potatoes, and
vegetables
