NUSC 1165: Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Already Graded A+ UPDATED 2024

NUSC 1165: Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Already Graded A+ UPDATED 2024 Leading Causes of Death Attributed to Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Diabetes Nutrient Classification: Energy Yielding Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbs, Protein, Fats Nutrient Classification: Macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Carb, Protein, Lipids, Water Nutrient Classification: Micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-B Vitamins, Vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron Nutrient Classification: Inorganic - CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals, Water Nutrient Classification: Organic - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, Vitamins Amount of Energy Carbohydrates Provides - CORRECT ANSWER-4 kcals Amount of Energy Protein Provides - CORRECT ANSWER-4 kcals Amount of Energy Fat Provides - CORRECT ANSWER-9 kcals Amount of Energy Alcohol Provides - CORRECT ANSWER-7 kcals Nutrient Density - CORRECT ANSWER-A measure of nutrient a food provides compared to its energy content i.e.: broccoli vs. french fries, low-fat milk vs. sweetened iced tea. Other nutrient dense foods: fruit/nut trail mix, fresh fruit, baked chips, oatmeal raisin cookies Balance Study - CORRECT ANSWER-The type of nutrition study that focuses on the amount of nutrient consumed compared to the nutrient leaving the body Epidemiological Study - CORRECT ANSWER-Observing relationships between diet, health and disease patterns in different food populations Case Control Studies - CORRECT ANSWER-Compares individuals with a particular condition to similar individuals without the condition Depletion-Repletion Studies - CORRECT ANSWER-The nutrient is eliminated in the diet until deficiency symptoms appear. Then the nutrient is added back to the diet to a level which may eliminate the symptoms A nutrition supplement or product is considered credible if... - CORRECT ANSWER-Results were based on scientific studies that used the proper controls, adequate experimental subjects, and the data was quantifiable Adequate Intake (AI) - CORRECT ANSWER-Established due to insufficient scientific date to establish an EAR and calculate an RDA Estimated Average Requirements (EARS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Amount needed to meet 50% of people in the same gender and life-stage group Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Intakes that meet the needs of nearly all (97-98%) of individuals in each gender and life-stage group Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) - CORRECT ANSWER-Maximum daily intake that is unlikely to pose a risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a specific life-stage and gender group Differences between the energy recommendations AMDR and EER - CORRECT ANSWER-Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs): average energy intakes predicted to maintain body weight by calculating the amount of kilocalories Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs): Intakes of macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) are expressed in %. Expressed as a % of total energy intake Dietary Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrition/ lifestyle recommendations published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Only recommendation with major emphasis on FOOD SAFETY MyPlate vs. My Pyramid Differences - CORRECT ANSWER-Plate Shape vs. Pyramid Protein Group vs. Meat & Beans Section on Fats and Oils- present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate Physical Activity Emphasis- Present on the Pyramid, but not the Plate Exchange Lists - CORRECT ANSWER-Based on food groups to determine overall energy and macronutrient intake Healthy People Initiative - CORRECT ANSWER-National health promotion and disease prevention objectives for the U.S. Food Labels - CORRECT ANSWER-Food and Drug Administration (FDA): regulates all foods except meat and poultry United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): meats and poultry only Structure/Function Label Claim - CORRECT ANSWER-"Calcium builds strong bones" Nutrient Content Claim - CORRECT ANSWER-"low" "high" "free" "reduced" "lean""antioxidant" Health Claims - CORRECT ANSWER-Relationship between a food, food component, and a dietary supplement ingredient Anthropometric Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight, height, or skin fold evaluation Organization of Life - CORRECT ANSWER-Atoms, Molecule, Cells, Tissues, Organ, Organ System Organs of the Digestive System: Mouth - CORRECT ANSWER-Chews food and mixes it with saliva