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HUN 1201 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Gram for gram, which class of nutrient provides the most energy?
fats
vitamins and minerals
alcohols
proteins
carbohydrates Ans: Fats
What is the AMDR for protein?
80-80%
65-75%
10-35%
50-60%
40-45% Ans: 10-35%
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or
experimental group, but the researchers do not know.
Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control
or experimental group
Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or
experimental group, but the researchers do know.
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Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects
know the true purpose of the experiment.
Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. Ans: Neither
subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or
experimental group
Which nutrient source will yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?
animal carbohydrates
plant fats
plant carbohydrates
animal proteins
plant proteins Ans: plant fats
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
15-25%
70-80%
45-65%
5-10%
30-40% Ans: 45-65%
The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as
____.
products grown without use of pesticides
substances that contain water
foods having superior nutrient qualities
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products sold at health food stores
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds Ans:
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds
Which nutrient is an organic compound?
calcium
water
salt
iron
vitamin C Ans: Vitamin C
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet.
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most
healthy people
A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or three times the AI
The maximum allowable amount available in supplement form Ans: The
maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy
people
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories,
which includes 30 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total
energy is contributed by fat?
25.5%
15.0%
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8.5%
32.0%
19.0% Ans: 19.0%
What is the AMDR for fat?
40-50%
10-30%
70-80%
20-35%
55-65% Ans: 20-35%
An ----- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient that
appears sufficient to maintain a specified criterion Ans: Adequate Intake
(AI)
A ---- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient considered
adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy
people; a goal for dietary intake by individuals. Ans: Recommended
daily allowance (RDA)
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
vitamins
minerals
water Ans: Organic, macronutrient
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HUN 1201 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Gram for gram, which class of nutrient provides the most energy?
fats
vitamins and minerals
alcohols
proteins
carbohydrates Ans: Fats
What is the AMDR for protein?
80-80%
65-75%
10-35%
50-60%
40-45% Ans: 10-35%
How does a double-blind experiment work?
Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or
experimental group, but the researchers do not know.
Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control
or experimental group
Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or
experimental group, but the researchers do know.
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Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects
know the true purpose of the experiment.
Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. Ans: Neither
subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or
experimental group
Which nutrient source will yields more than 4 kcalories per gram?
animal carbohydrates
plant fats
plant carbohydrates
animal proteins
plant proteins Ans: plant fats
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
15-25%
70-80%
45-65%
5-10%
30-40% Ans: 45-65%
The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as
____.
products grown without use of pesticides
substances that contain water
foods having superior nutrient qualities
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products sold at health food stores
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds Ans:
substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds
Which nutrient is an organic compound?
calcium
water
salt
iron
vitamin C Ans: Vitamin C
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet.
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most
healthy people
A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or three times the AI
The maximum allowable amount available in supplement form Ans: The
maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy
people
A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcalories,
which includes 30 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total
energy is contributed by fat?
25.5%
15.0%
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8.5%
32.0%
19.0% Ans: 19.0%
What is the AMDR for fat?
40-50%
10-30%
70-80%
20-35%
55-65% Ans: 20-35%
An ----- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient that
appears sufficient to maintain a specified criterion Ans: Adequate Intake
(AI)
A ---- value refers to the average daily amount of a nutrient considered
adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy
people; a goal for dietary intake by individuals. Ans: Recommended
daily allowance (RDA)
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
vitamins
minerals
water Ans: Organic, macronutrient
O, Mac
