PORTAGE NUTRITION MODULE 1 EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body processes. -
ANSWER Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and
patterns, and give an example of how you experience each in your life. -
ANSWER Sensory, Cognitive, environmental, and health status. Examples will
vary from student to student.
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are considered macronutrients. -
ANSWER Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids/Fats, and Water
Recommended fat intake daily (calorie %) - ANSWER 20-35%
Nutrient-dense foods - ANSWER foods containing high amounts of vitamins
and minerals that our bodies use as fuel
,Empty-calorie foods - ANSWER contain a lot of calories but have little to no
nutrient value
ABCDE's of nutritional assessment - ANSWER Anthropometric assessment
Biochemical assessment
Clinical assessment
Dietary assessment
Environmental assessment
Anthropometric assessment - ANSWER measurements of body composition,
including weight, height, skin fold measurements, and body circumference
Biochemical assessment - ANSWER measurement of nutrients in the blood,
urine, and feces
Clinical assessment - ANSWER physical examination evaluating the general
appearance of the skin, eyes, tongue, teeth, and throat; blood pressure and mobility
are also often checked
Dietary assessment - ANSWER evaluation an individual's dietary intake to
determine if there are any deficiencies or other problematic areas
Environmental assessment - ANSWER review of the person's living conditions
as well as their background history, which includes medical history, medication
review, social history (marital status, living conditions), level of education, and
economic status
,three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines to Make Every Bite Count -
ANSWER 1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient-dense foods and
beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
Desirable Nutrition - ANSWER Achieved by eating a variety of foods that
provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions
Overnutrition - ANSWER the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated
fats, and cholesterol, which increases the risks of chronic disease
Undernutrition - ANSWER occurs when nutrient intake does not meet the
nutrient needs of the body
Malnutrition - ANSWER a collective term that can refer to either overnutrition
or undernutrition
Health Claim - ANSWER These claims are closely regulated by the FDA
Preliminary Health Claim - FDA also regulates ANSWER These claims, but a
scientific link may not be established
Nutrient Claim - ANSWER These claims are closely regulated by the FDA. In
this case, a specific claim is being made about a nutrient
, Structure/Function claim - ANSWER These claims are not FDA approved
True or False: Taste and texture are often the 2 most important reasons specific
foods are consumed in North America. - ANSWER True
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and weight. - ANSWER False.
Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and disease.
Explain the internal and external drives that influence our desire to eat. List the
positive and/or negative sensations associated with them. - ANSWER 1. Internal
Drive: Hunger associated with churning, growling, or pain in the stomach.
2. External Drive: Appetite associated with pleasant food sensations and leads us to
eat when not hungry.
You are at an "all you can eat'' buffet. On the first pass through the line, you fill
your plate with a large quantity of foods. After eating it, you go back for a second
portion of the foods you liked. However, the food is less appealing the second time
around, and you place a smaller quantity on your plate because you feel full.
Considering the physiology as you eat, (1) explain what hormones are released (list
specifically) as the stomach stretches. (2) List the area of the brain that provides
neural regulation and appetite suppression to inhibit eating. - ANSWER As the
stomach is filled and stretches, hormones are released that cause satiety (Leptin,
serotonin, cholecystokinin (CCK). These hormones can travel to the brain
(hypothalamus) and activate the satiety center.
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A + | PASS GUARANTEED |
RECENT UPDATE
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body processes. -
ANSWER Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and
patterns, and give an example of how you experience each in your life. -
ANSWER Sensory, Cognitive, environmental, and health status. Examples will
vary from student to student.
There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that are considered macronutrients. -
ANSWER Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids/Fats, and Water
Recommended fat intake daily (calorie %) - ANSWER 20-35%
Nutrient-dense foods - ANSWER foods containing high amounts of vitamins
and minerals that our bodies use as fuel
,Empty-calorie foods - ANSWER contain a lot of calories but have little to no
nutrient value
ABCDE's of nutritional assessment - ANSWER Anthropometric assessment
Biochemical assessment
Clinical assessment
Dietary assessment
Environmental assessment
Anthropometric assessment - ANSWER measurements of body composition,
including weight, height, skin fold measurements, and body circumference
Biochemical assessment - ANSWER measurement of nutrients in the blood,
urine, and feces
Clinical assessment - ANSWER physical examination evaluating the general
appearance of the skin, eyes, tongue, teeth, and throat; blood pressure and mobility
are also often checked
Dietary assessment - ANSWER evaluation an individual's dietary intake to
determine if there are any deficiencies or other problematic areas
Environmental assessment - ANSWER review of the person's living conditions
as well as their background history, which includes medical history, medication
review, social history (marital status, living conditions), level of education, and
economic status
,three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines to Make Every Bite Count -
ANSWER 1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient-dense foods and
beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
Desirable Nutrition - ANSWER Achieved by eating a variety of foods that
provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions
Overnutrition - ANSWER the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated
fats, and cholesterol, which increases the risks of chronic disease
Undernutrition - ANSWER occurs when nutrient intake does not meet the
nutrient needs of the body
Malnutrition - ANSWER a collective term that can refer to either overnutrition
or undernutrition
Health Claim - ANSWER These claims are closely regulated by the FDA
Preliminary Health Claim - FDA also regulates ANSWER These claims, but a
scientific link may not be established
Nutrient Claim - ANSWER These claims are closely regulated by the FDA. In
this case, a specific claim is being made about a nutrient
, Structure/Function claim - ANSWER These claims are not FDA approved
True or False: Taste and texture are often the 2 most important reasons specific
foods are consumed in North America. - ANSWER True
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and weight. - ANSWER False.
Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and disease.
Explain the internal and external drives that influence our desire to eat. List the
positive and/or negative sensations associated with them. - ANSWER 1. Internal
Drive: Hunger associated with churning, growling, or pain in the stomach.
2. External Drive: Appetite associated with pleasant food sensations and leads us to
eat when not hungry.
You are at an "all you can eat'' buffet. On the first pass through the line, you fill
your plate with a large quantity of foods. After eating it, you go back for a second
portion of the foods you liked. However, the food is less appealing the second time
around, and you place a smaller quantity on your plate because you feel full.
Considering the physiology as you eat, (1) explain what hormones are released (list
specifically) as the stomach stretches. (2) List the area of the brain that provides
neural regulation and appetite suppression to inhibit eating. - ANSWER As the
stomach is filled and stretches, hormones are released that cause satiety (Leptin,
serotonin, cholecystokinin (CCK). These hormones can travel to the brain
(hypothalamus) and activate the satiety center.
