NUR 300 (Nutrition) UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nutrient - CORRECT ANSWER Is a chemical that comes from food you eat?
Essential Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to classes of nutrients found in food
& They are vital for normal growth, maintenance and development of the body
Proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and water - CORRECT ANSWER What are the 6
essential nutrients
Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER Macronutrients are?
Simple carbs (simple sugars)
refined sugars (white sugar, candy)
fruit and milk - CORRECT ANSWER What are carbs?
B/c fruits have a longer processing time for satisfaction, and other vitamins and minerals that
provide forth. - CORRECT ANSWER Why is it healthier to get your simple sugars from
foods like carbs?
Are starches or whole grains, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Complex carbs?
Such as white flour and white rice, have been processed (removing nutritional value associated
with the grain) which removes nutrients and fiber. - CORRECT ANSWER What are
Refined Grains?
Still contains vitamins and minerals. Rich in fiber, which helps your digestive system work well.
- CORRECT ANSWER What are Unrefined grains
, Provide most of the body's energy and fiber. They provide glucose, which burns completely and
efficiently w/o end products to excrete. - CORRECT ANSWER What is a Carbohydrate?
4 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Carbs?
Grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice, and other plants foods - CORRECT
ANSWER Examples of carbs?
Provide energy and vitamins. No more than 35% caloric intake should be from fat. - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Fats
9 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Fats?
Olive oil, salmon, and egg yolks - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of fats?
Contribute to the growth, maintenance, and repair of the body tissues. - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Proteins
4 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Protein?
beef, whole milk, and poultry - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of proteins?
Physical activity, brain function, and operation of the organs, including intestinal health and
waste elimination. - CORRECT ANSWER Why are carbs needed in our diet?
45-65 % for children and adults (130 grams of carbs a day) - CORRECT
ANSWER According to the IOM, carb requiremnts are?
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nutrient - CORRECT ANSWER Is a chemical that comes from food you eat?
Essential Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to classes of nutrients found in food
& They are vital for normal growth, maintenance and development of the body
Proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and water - CORRECT ANSWER What are the 6
essential nutrients
Carbs, Fats, and Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER Macronutrients are?
Simple carbs (simple sugars)
refined sugars (white sugar, candy)
fruit and milk - CORRECT ANSWER What are carbs?
B/c fruits have a longer processing time for satisfaction, and other vitamins and minerals that
provide forth. - CORRECT ANSWER Why is it healthier to get your simple sugars from
foods like carbs?
Are starches or whole grains, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Complex carbs?
Such as white flour and white rice, have been processed (removing nutritional value associated
with the grain) which removes nutrients and fiber. - CORRECT ANSWER What are
Refined Grains?
Still contains vitamins and minerals. Rich in fiber, which helps your digestive system work well.
- CORRECT ANSWER What are Unrefined grains
, Provide most of the body's energy and fiber. They provide glucose, which burns completely and
efficiently w/o end products to excrete. - CORRECT ANSWER What is a Carbohydrate?
4 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Carbs?
Grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice, and other plants foods - CORRECT
ANSWER Examples of carbs?
Provide energy and vitamins. No more than 35% caloric intake should be from fat. - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Fats
9 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Fats?
Olive oil, salmon, and egg yolks - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of fats?
Contribute to the growth, maintenance, and repair of the body tissues. - CORRECT
ANSWER What are Proteins
4 kcal per gram - CORRECT ANSWER How many grams of Protein?
beef, whole milk, and poultry - CORRECT ANSWER Examples of proteins?
Physical activity, brain function, and operation of the organs, including intestinal health and
waste elimination. - CORRECT ANSWER Why are carbs needed in our diet?
45-65 % for children and adults (130 grams of carbs a day) - CORRECT
ANSWER According to the IOM, carb requiremnts are?
