NUTR 280 EXAM 1 NEWEST THIS YEAR WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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NUTR 280 EXAM 1 NEWEST THIS YEAR WITH
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS



Question: calorie vs kilocalorie - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A calorie is the amount of heat needed
to raise the temperature of 1g (1mL) of water 1 degree C

A kilocalorie (or Calorie) is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1000g (1L) of
water 1 degree C




Question: calories in a kilocalorie? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1000




Question: What tool is used to determine calories? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Bomb calorimeter




Question: Organic nutrients provide _____. 4 examples: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Carbon; carbs,
fat, protein (contains nitrogen), vitamins (contain nitrogen)




Question: Two inorganic nutrients: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔minerals and water

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Question: Protein is the nitrogen containing energy source!!! Need to know for nitrogen
balance

Growth spurt =

Serious burn could mean...

Always want to be in... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔positive nitrogen balance

negative nitrogen balance (always bad and means really sick or making up for lost tissue)

zero or positive nitrogen balance




Question: Metabolism = - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The total of all chemical processes that occur
in living cells (catabolism + anabolism)




Question: Alcohol provides _____ calories per gram - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔7




Question: Nutrient-dense vs energy-dense foods - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Nutrient-dense
supplies more key beneficial nutrients in relation to total calories per serving

Energy-dense refers to amount of energy a food provides per given weight of the food




Question: Phytochemicals are...

Good ones?

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Bad ones? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Substances in plants that are not nutrients but may have
health benefits

Caffeine & beta-carotene (vitamin A)

Nicotine, ricin (poison), oxalic acid




Question: Cognitive factors influencing food choices: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Past experiences

Cultural practices

Religious teachings

Learned information/sustainability concerns




Question: Americans tend to consume amounts above the rec. for ____________________ and
below the rec. for _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Added fats, oils, added
sugar/sweetener, protein, grains

Vegetables, dairy, fruit




Question: Top two leading deaths and make up ____ percent of all deaths - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Heart disease followed by cancer; 50%




Question: Three keys to nutrition: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Variety, moderation, and balance

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Question: Calories per gram for the following macronutrients:

Carbs

Fat

Protein - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4 cal/gram

9 cal/gram

4 cal/gram




Question: 3 nutrients that don't provide energy: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Vitamins, minerals,
water




Question: Psychological factors influencing food choices: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Stress levels

Mood

Positive/negative associations with food experiences




Question: Environmental factors influencing food choices: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Cost,
proximity to restaurants, availability, relationships, government policies, food distribution and
marketing




Question: ____ - _____% of the body's total weight is water - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔50-70%