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JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Nutrition - correct-answer - the science that studies food and how food nourishes
our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - correct-answer - chemicals found in foods that are critical to human
growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - correct-answer - carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - correct-answer - nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients - correct-answer - nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin
B&C.
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Vitamins ADKE - correct-answer - organic compounds that assist us in regulating
our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - correct-answer - inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - correct-answer - the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance - correct-answer - the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.
Aim for this amount!
AI The Adequate Intake - correct-answer - average daily intake level assumed to
be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount
if there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct-answer - the highest average daily
intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily
basis.
JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Nutrition - correct-answer - the science that studies food and how food nourishes
our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - correct-answer - chemicals found in foods that are critical to human
growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - correct-answer - carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - correct-answer - nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients - correct-answer - nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin
B&C.
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Vitamins ADKE - correct-answer - organic compounds that assist us in regulating
our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - correct-answer - inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - correct-answer - the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance - correct-answer - the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.
Aim for this amount!
AI The Adequate Intake - correct-answer - average daily intake level assumed to
be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount
if there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - correct-answer - the highest average daily
intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily
basis.
