NS 1410 - Exam 1 – TTU Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
The Science of Nutrition Correct Answer -The study of nutrients in food and the body's
handling of them
-How food nourishes our body
-How food influences our health
-Nutrition contributes to wellness
Wellness Correct Answer -The absence of disease
-Physical, emotional, and spiritual health
-Critical components: Nutrition, Physical activity
Food Correct Answer -Animal or plant product that can be taken into the body to yield
nutrients
Nutrients Correct Answer -Substances obtained from food that are indispensable to the
body's functioning
Essential nutrients Correct Answer -Those that the body cannot make for itself or
cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
-Must be supplied in the diet from food we consume
Macro vs micro nutrients Correct Answer +Macro:
-Protein
-Carbs
-Fat (lipids)
-Water
+Micro
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Nutrients are used in the body to: Correct Answer 1. Provide energy
2. Maintain and repair body tissue
3. Support growth of new body tissue
Organic Nutrients vs. Inorganic Nutrients Correct Answer -Based on the presence of
carbon
-Organic contains carbon
-Non-organic contains NO carbon
Organic Nutrients Correct Answer (C-C, C-H)
-Carbs
, -Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
*CONTAIN CARBON*
Inorganic nutrients Correct Answer -Minerals
-Water
*CONTAIN NO CARBON*
Energy Yielding Nutrients Correct Answer -Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
*THESE HAVE CALORIES*
Energy Correct Answer -The ability to do work
Calorie Correct Answer -Food Energy or calories (chemical energy)is converted into
mechanical, electrical,or heat energy in the body
Kilocalories Correct Answer [Kcalorie or Calorie (Kcal)]
-Measurement of heat
-Amount of heat energy needed to raise the Temp of 1 kg of water 10°C
Gram (g) Correct Answer -Unit of weight
-1 gram is the weight of a ml (cc) of water
-28 grams = 1 oz.
Energy and amount of energy from each nutrient Correct Answer -Carbs=4 kcal/gram
-Protein=4 kcal/gram
-Fat=9 kcal/gram
-Alcohol=7 kcal/gram
Excess of Energy Nutrients Correct Answer +Stored mostly as fat to be drawn:
-Between meals
-Overnight
-When fasting
-When exercising
+May result in weight gain
Nutrients that yield NO energy Correct Answer -Water
-Minerals
-Vitamins
*No calories*
Classification of Vitamins Correct Answer -WATER SOLUBLE:
1. B vitamins (8)
with 100% Correct Answers
The Science of Nutrition Correct Answer -The study of nutrients in food and the body's
handling of them
-How food nourishes our body
-How food influences our health
-Nutrition contributes to wellness
Wellness Correct Answer -The absence of disease
-Physical, emotional, and spiritual health
-Critical components: Nutrition, Physical activity
Food Correct Answer -Animal or plant product that can be taken into the body to yield
nutrients
Nutrients Correct Answer -Substances obtained from food that are indispensable to the
body's functioning
Essential nutrients Correct Answer -Those that the body cannot make for itself or
cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
-Must be supplied in the diet from food we consume
Macro vs micro nutrients Correct Answer +Macro:
-Protein
-Carbs
-Fat (lipids)
-Water
+Micro
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Nutrients are used in the body to: Correct Answer 1. Provide energy
2. Maintain and repair body tissue
3. Support growth of new body tissue
Organic Nutrients vs. Inorganic Nutrients Correct Answer -Based on the presence of
carbon
-Organic contains carbon
-Non-organic contains NO carbon
Organic Nutrients Correct Answer (C-C, C-H)
-Carbs
, -Fat
-Protein
-Vitamins
*CONTAIN CARBON*
Inorganic nutrients Correct Answer -Minerals
-Water
*CONTAIN NO CARBON*
Energy Yielding Nutrients Correct Answer -Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein
*THESE HAVE CALORIES*
Energy Correct Answer -The ability to do work
Calorie Correct Answer -Food Energy or calories (chemical energy)is converted into
mechanical, electrical,or heat energy in the body
Kilocalories Correct Answer [Kcalorie or Calorie (Kcal)]
-Measurement of heat
-Amount of heat energy needed to raise the Temp of 1 kg of water 10°C
Gram (g) Correct Answer -Unit of weight
-1 gram is the weight of a ml (cc) of water
-28 grams = 1 oz.
Energy and amount of energy from each nutrient Correct Answer -Carbs=4 kcal/gram
-Protein=4 kcal/gram
-Fat=9 kcal/gram
-Alcohol=7 kcal/gram
Excess of Energy Nutrients Correct Answer +Stored mostly as fat to be drawn:
-Between meals
-Overnight
-When fasting
-When exercising
+May result in weight gain
Nutrients that yield NO energy Correct Answer -Water
-Minerals
-Vitamins
*No calories*
Classification of Vitamins Correct Answer -WATER SOLUBLE:
1. B vitamins (8)
