Nsc Exam 1.

NSC EXAM 1

Nutrients - Correct Answer - are essential /required
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carbrohydrates, fats , protein , minerals, water g g g g g g




Nutrients provide energy and building blocks - Correct Answer - true
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marconutrients - Correct Answer - contain calories / carbohydrates, fats,proteins
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micronutrients - Correct Answer - contains no calories/ vitamins and minerals
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Taking a vitamin B complex supplement provides energy (true or false) - Correct
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Answer - false
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Energy Suppliers - Correct Answer - provide calories / fats, carbohydrates, protein,
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alcohol
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We need energy to keep cells alive (true or false) - Correct Answer - TRUE
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Food energy metric measurement - Correct Answer - carbohydrates--> 4kcal/g
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Protein--> 4kcal/g g


Fat--> 9kcal/g g


Alcohol --> 7kcal/g g g




Energy Balance - Correct Answer - need energy and building blocks in diet for cells
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to use to keep us alive and work at a full potential
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Quality of Energy Intake - Correct Answer - combining the right balance of energy
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and nutrients (physical and emotional)
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Malnutrition - Correct Answer - dietry inadequacy g g g g g g


low income risk
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eating disorders g


substance abuse g


medical issues g




Non Nutrients - Correct Answer - *No curing
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-alcohol & food additives g g g


*Curing
-phytochemicals & Antioxidants g g




Empty Calorie Foods - Correct Answer - high calories from unhealthy fats, added
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sugar and/or alcohol
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