FINAL EXAM: NHM 101 Questions with
100% correct answers rated A+
2025/2026
Six Classes of Nutrients - correct answer ✔✔- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
Which nutrients provide energy? - correct answer ✔✔Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
UL: Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct answer ✔✔Highest amount of daily nutrient intake
that is unlikely to have adverse health effects
RDA: Recommended dietary Allowance - correct answer ✔✔Amount of nutrient needed to
meet the requirements of almost all healthy individuals. Goal intake for individuals, not
populations
AI: Adequate Intake - correct answer ✔✔Nutrient recommendation based on observed or
experimentally determined approximation
, Best Source of Nutritional Information - correct answer ✔✔Qualified Nutrition Professionals
- registered dietitians
- some physicians
Research Studies
- double-blind, randomized, control trial is gold standard
Dietary Guidelines - correct answer ✔✔- Reviewed every 5 years
- Advisory committee is comprised of dietitians, physicians, health professionals, and other key
stakeholders
MyPlate - correct answer ✔✔- Created in 2011
- Replaced MyPyramid
Food Groups - correct answer ✔✔- Grains
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Protein foods
- Milk and Milk Products
- OILS ARE NOT A FOOD GROUP
Nutrition Fact Labels - correct answer ✔✔Serving size on label does not always match USDA
food patterns
Nutrition Claims:
Health - correct answer ✔✔Heath claims MUST meet FDA definitions. "Reduces the risk of
breast cancer" must have evidence to back this statement
100% correct answers rated A+
2025/2026
Six Classes of Nutrients - correct answer ✔✔- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
Which nutrients provide energy? - correct answer ✔✔Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
UL: Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct answer ✔✔Highest amount of daily nutrient intake
that is unlikely to have adverse health effects
RDA: Recommended dietary Allowance - correct answer ✔✔Amount of nutrient needed to
meet the requirements of almost all healthy individuals. Goal intake for individuals, not
populations
AI: Adequate Intake - correct answer ✔✔Nutrient recommendation based on observed or
experimentally determined approximation
, Best Source of Nutritional Information - correct answer ✔✔Qualified Nutrition Professionals
- registered dietitians
- some physicians
Research Studies
- double-blind, randomized, control trial is gold standard
Dietary Guidelines - correct answer ✔✔- Reviewed every 5 years
- Advisory committee is comprised of dietitians, physicians, health professionals, and other key
stakeholders
MyPlate - correct answer ✔✔- Created in 2011
- Replaced MyPyramid
Food Groups - correct answer ✔✔- Grains
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Protein foods
- Milk and Milk Products
- OILS ARE NOT A FOOD GROUP
Nutrition Fact Labels - correct answer ✔✔Serving size on label does not always match USDA
food patterns
Nutrition Claims:
Health - correct answer ✔✔Heath claims MUST meet FDA definitions. "Reduces the risk of
breast cancer" must have evidence to back this statement
