Portage Learning Nutrition Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
___________ is the internal drive often experienced as a negative sensation. ____________ is the external drive often related to pleasant sensations associated with food and can lead us to eat even if we are not hungry. CORRECT ANSWER Hunger, Appetite
How many kcal/g in protein? CORRECT ANSWER 4 kcal/g
How many kcal/g in fat? CORRECT ANSWER 9 kcal/g
How many kcal/g in carbohydrates? CORRECT ANSWER 4 kcal/g
Which structure in the brain stimulates hunger or satiety based on nutrient levels in the blood? CORRECT ANSWER The hypothalamus
_________________is when an adequate amount of nutrients and calories is being consumed to meet their needs without over or under eating. This is associated with reduced risk of disease. CORRECT ANSWER Desirable Nutrition
____________________ is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease.
CORRECT ANSWER Overnutrition ___________________ occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins to decline. CORRECT ANSWER Undernutrition
What are the three concepts illustrated by myplate? CORRECT ANSWER Balance, moderation, and variety
What are the three dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Consume Nutrient-dense foods
2. Eat a variety of foods
3. Monitor portion size
What are the four external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns CORRECT ANSWER Sensory, Cognitive, environmental and health status
Which 3 of the 6 classes of nutrients provide energy? CORRECT ANSWER Carbs, fats, and protein
Which 4 of the 6 classes of nutrients provide structure? CORRECT ANSWER Protein, fats, minerals and water
What is the primary hormone that triggers hunger and where is it produced? CORRECT ANSWER Ghrelin, stomach What to the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Anthropometrics
Biochemical
Clinical
Dietary
Environment
How many kcal/g in alcohol? CORRECT ANSWER 7 kcal/g
Which hormone that causes a feeling of satiety and where is it produced? CORRECT ANSWER Leptin, adipose tissue
What three hormones increase hunger? CORRECT ANSWER Ghrelin, endorphins and y-neuropeptide
What three hormones decrease hunger? CORRECT ANSWER Leptin, Serotonin, and cholecystokinin
Which 5 of the 6 classes of nutrients regulate body processes? CORRECT ANSWER Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water
_____ and _____ are often the 2 most important reasons specific foods are consumed in North America. CORRECT ANSWER Taste, texture
___________ is the internal drive often experienced as a negative sensation. ____________ is the external drive often related to pleasant sensations associated with food and can lead us to eat even if we are not hungry. CORRECT ANSWER Hunger, Appetite
How many kcal/g in protein? CORRECT ANSWER 4 kcal/g
How many kcal/g in fat? CORRECT ANSWER 9 kcal/g
How many kcal/g in carbohydrates? CORRECT ANSWER 4 kcal/g
Which structure in the brain stimulates hunger or satiety based on nutrient levels in the blood? CORRECT ANSWER The hypothalamus
_________________is when an adequate amount of nutrients and calories is being consumed to meet their needs without over or under eating. This is associated with reduced risk of disease. CORRECT ANSWER Desirable Nutrition
____________________ is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase the risk for chronic disease.
CORRECT ANSWER Overnutrition ___________________ occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins to decline. CORRECT ANSWER Undernutrition
What are the three concepts illustrated by myplate? CORRECT ANSWER Balance, moderation, and variety
What are the three dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Consume Nutrient-dense foods
2. Eat a variety of foods
3. Monitor portion size
What are the four external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns CORRECT ANSWER Sensory, Cognitive, environmental and health status
Which 3 of the 6 classes of nutrients provide energy? CORRECT ANSWER Carbs, fats, and protein
Which 4 of the 6 classes of nutrients provide structure? CORRECT ANSWER Protein, fats, minerals and water
What is the primary hormone that triggers hunger and where is it produced? CORRECT ANSWER Ghrelin, stomach What to the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Anthropometrics
Biochemical
Clinical
Dietary
Environment
How many kcal/g in alcohol? CORRECT ANSWER 7 kcal/g
Which hormone that causes a feeling of satiety and where is it produced? CORRECT ANSWER Leptin, adipose tissue
What three hormones increase hunger? CORRECT ANSWER Ghrelin, endorphins and y-neuropeptide
What three hormones decrease hunger? CORRECT ANSWER Leptin, Serotonin, and cholecystokinin
Which 5 of the 6 classes of nutrients regulate body processes? CORRECT ANSWER Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water
_____ and _____ are often the 2 most important reasons specific foods are consumed in North America. CORRECT ANSWER Taste, texture
