NUSC 1165: Final Exam Study Guide
questions and answers graded A+
updated
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
questions and answers graded A+
updated
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
