HBIO 202 Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
What is the typical process involved in the scientific method - ANS observation, question,
hypothesis, experimentation, data collection, analysis, conclusion, communication of findings
what is nutritional genomics? - ANS studies the interaction between nutrition and genes,
focusing on how food and nutrients affect gene expression and how genetic variation
influences individual responses to diet
what is nutrition? - ANS nutrition is the process of providing the body with essential
nutrients for growth, maintenance, and health
what does nutrition science study? - ANS how food affects the body and its functions,
including metabolism, digestion, and overall health
what factors influence your body choices? - ANS genetics, lifestyle, culture, environment,
social influences, psychological state, socioeconomic status, education
what are the nutritionally related diseases? - ANS heart disease, diabetes, obesity,
malnutrition, osteoporosis, some cancers
what are nutrients - ANS substances that provide nourishment for growth and health
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, what are the 6 essential categories of nutrients? - ANS carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, minerals, water
what is the energy (caloric content) of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats - ANS carbohydrates
: 4cal/gram
protein : 4cal/gram
fat : 9cal/gram
how do you convert carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into caloric equivalence? -
ANS multiply the number of grams by the kcal per gram
what are the 3 principles of healthy eating - ANS variety, balance, moderation
what are the four tools for healthy eating proposed by the USDA and CDC? - ANS myPlate,
dietary guidelines for Americans, food labels, dietary reference intakes (DRI)
what is the goal of the dietary reference DRI - ANS to provide guidelines for adequate
nutrient intake to promote health and prevent chronic disease
define RDA - ANS recommended dietary allowance - the average daily intake level that meets
the nutrient needs of nearly all healthy individuals
define AI - ANS adequate intake - recommended intake when there isn't enough data to
establish an RDA
define UL - ANS tolerable upper intake level - maximum daily intake level unlikely to cause
harmful effects
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Answers
What is the typical process involved in the scientific method - ANS observation, question,
hypothesis, experimentation, data collection, analysis, conclusion, communication of findings
what is nutritional genomics? - ANS studies the interaction between nutrition and genes,
focusing on how food and nutrients affect gene expression and how genetic variation
influences individual responses to diet
what is nutrition? - ANS nutrition is the process of providing the body with essential
nutrients for growth, maintenance, and health
what does nutrition science study? - ANS how food affects the body and its functions,
including metabolism, digestion, and overall health
what factors influence your body choices? - ANS genetics, lifestyle, culture, environment,
social influences, psychological state, socioeconomic status, education
what are the nutritionally related diseases? - ANS heart disease, diabetes, obesity,
malnutrition, osteoporosis, some cancers
what are nutrients - ANS substances that provide nourishment for growth and health
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, what are the 6 essential categories of nutrients? - ANS carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, minerals, water
what is the energy (caloric content) of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats - ANS carbohydrates
: 4cal/gram
protein : 4cal/gram
fat : 9cal/gram
how do you convert carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into caloric equivalence? -
ANS multiply the number of grams by the kcal per gram
what are the 3 principles of healthy eating - ANS variety, balance, moderation
what are the four tools for healthy eating proposed by the USDA and CDC? - ANS myPlate,
dietary guidelines for Americans, food labels, dietary reference intakes (DRI)
what is the goal of the dietary reference DRI - ANS to provide guidelines for adequate
nutrient intake to promote health and prevent chronic disease
define RDA - ANS recommended dietary allowance - the average daily intake level that meets
the nutrient needs of nearly all healthy individuals
define AI - ANS adequate intake - recommended intake when there isn't enough data to
establish an RDA
define UL - ANS tolerable upper intake level - maximum daily intake level unlikely to cause
harmful effects
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