JMU HTH 100 Exam 3 Study Guide 2026–2027 | Updated Practice Questions

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JMU HTH 100 Exam 3 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
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What is the science of food and dietary supplements and how the body uses them? -
CORRECT ANSWER Nutrition



QUESTION : What are the essential nutrients that the body cannot manufacture? -
CORRECT ANSWER Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water



QUESTION : What are macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients required in
relatively large amounts, including protein, fat, carbohydrate, and water.



QUESTION : What are micronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamins and minerals
required in minute amounts.


QUESTION : What is the process of breaking down foods into usable compounds called? -
CORRECT ANSWER Digestion



QUESTION : How is energy in food measured? - CORRECT ANSWER In kilocalories
(kcal), commonly referred to as calories.



QUESTION : How many calories per gram do fats provide? - CORRECT ANSWER 9
calories per gram.


QUESTION : How many calories per gram do proteins and carbohydrates provide? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4 calories per gram.



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QUESTION : What is nutrient density? - CORRECT ANSWER The ratio of a food's
essential nutrients to its calories.



QUESTION : What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER To supply energy for body cells.



QUESTION : What are monosaccharides? - CORRECT ANSWER Single sugar
molecules such as glucose, fructose, and galactose.



QUESTION : What are disaccharides? - CORRECT ANSWER Pairs of single sugars,
such as sucrose, maltose, and lactose.



QUESTION : What are complex carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER Multiple sugar
units, including starches and fiber.



QUESTION : What is glycogen? - CORRECT ANSWER A complex carbohydrate stored
in the liver and muscles.



QUESTION : What are refined carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER Carbohydrates
that have been processed to remove the germ and bran, resulting in lower fiber and nutrient
content.



QUESTION : What are added sugars? - CORRECT ANSWER Sugars such as white
sugar, brown sugar, and high-fructose corn syrup added to processed foods.



QUESTION : What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for Americans? - CORRECT
ANSWER On average, 200 - 300 grams daily, with 130 grams needed for essential
carbohydrates.




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QUESTION : What are fats also known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Lipids.



QUESTION : What is the energy content of fats? - CORRECT ANSWER Nine calories
of energy per gram.



QUESTION : What are essential fatty acids? - CORRECT ANSWER Polyunsaturated
fatty acids such as linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3).



QUESTION : What is hydrogenation? - CORRECT ANSWER A process that changes
some unsaturated fatty acids into trans fatty acids.


QUESTION : What is the recommended fat intake percentage of total daily calories? -
CORRECT ANSWER 20-35% of total daily calories.



QUESTION : What are complete proteins? - CORRECT ANSWER Proteins that
provide all essential amino acids, typically found in most animal sources.



QUESTION : What are amino acids? - CORRECT ANSWER The building blocks of
proteins, with 20 common types, including 9 essential and 11 nonessential.



QUESTION : What is dietary fiber? - CORRECT ANSWER Nondigestible carbohydrate
that is present naturally in foods.



QUESTION : What type of fiber can delay stomach emptying? - CORRECT ANSWER
Soluble (viscous) fiber, such as that found in oat bran or legumes.


QUESTION : What type of fiber increases fecal bulk and helps prevent constipation? -
CORRECT ANSWER Insoluble fiber




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