WILLIAMS BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY 15TH EDITION STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWER

WILLIAMS BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET
THERAPY 15TH EDITION STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS

⩥ The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Answer: The credentialing
body (National professional organization) to whom the dietitian reports


⩥ Nutrient. Answer: Chemical substances obtained from food and used
in the body to provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents
to support growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. Also may reduce
the risk of some diseases.


⩥ Essential nutrients. Answer: Must be obtained from food since the
body cannot make any or enough to meet physiological needs.


⩥ Macronutrients. Answer: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats & lipids,


⩥ Micronutrients. Answer: Vitamins, minerals, and water


⩥ primary function of macronutrients. Answer: To provide energy


⩥ Carbohydrates. Answer: 4kcals/gm

, ⩥ Protein. Answer: 4kal/gm


⩥ Fat. Answer: 9kcals/gm


⩥ How the body uses energy from food. Answer: It provides energy,
builds tissue, and regulates metabolic processes


⩥ Primary function of the micronutrients. Answer: To regulate metabolic
processes


⩥ AMDR. Answer: Acceptable macronutrient distribution range


⩥ DV. Answer: Daily value


⩥ CHO(AMDR). Answer: 45-65%


⩥ PRO(AMDR). Answer: 10-35%


⩥ FAT(AMDR). Answer: 20-35%


⩥ CHO(DV). Answer: 60%