NSD 225 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
what are the 3 macronutrient? - Correct Answers -Carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
how many kcal per gram in carbs? - Correct Answers -4 kcal/g
what are the 4 carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -monosaccharides
disaccharides
starch
fiber
what are the 3 lipids? - Correct Answers -triglycerides
phospholipids
cholesterol
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of carbohydrates - Correct Answers -45-
65%
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of proteins - Correct Answers -10-35%
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of fats - Correct Answers -2-35%
what are macronutrients made of? - Correct Answers -elements made of atoms
molecules (atoms binded together)
Water-soluble vitamin - Correct Answers -a type of vitamin that dissolves in water and
passes into the bloodstream
Fat-soluble vitamin - Correct Answers -a type of vitamin that dissolves in the body's fat,
where it is stored for later use
must be packaged in chylomicrons prior to transport away from absorptive cells
Sources of fat soluble vitamins - Correct Answers -vegetables, whole grains, vegetable
oils, fortified milk, liver
what are the essential nutrients? - Correct Answers -vitamins and minerals
, what makes a nutrient essential? - Correct Answers -1) It must have a specific,
identified function in the body
2) The function is impaired if the nutrient is missing from your diet
3) The function is restored if the nutrient is added back to the diet
How do you calculate a foods nutrient density? - Correct Answers -A food can be
considered nutrient dense if the % Daily Value of a nutrient is higher than the percent of
Calories
What are daily values? - Correct Answers -Daily Values are only for food labels
Daily Values are generic.
Only the % Daily Value is displayed.
Daily Values are based on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
DRIs are a set of energy and nutrient intake standards
how do you calculate daily value? - Correct Answers -compare the amount of a nutrient
in a serving to the recommended intake
Serving sizes - Correct Answers -Are set by the FDA.
Are based on Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs).
Must be displayed by weight (in grams) and in a household measurement (cups,
ounces, slices, etc.)
What is the serving size of fruit? - Correct Answers -½ cup sliced fruit
small/medium fruit
What is the serving size of vegetables? - Correct Answers -1 cup green leafy
vegetables
1 cup broccoli
What is the serving size of grains/carbs? - Correct Answers -½ small bagel
½ cup pasta
½ bakes potato
1 slice of bread
What is the serving size of protein? - Correct Answers -3 oz meat, poltry, or fish
½ to ¾ cup
What is the serving size of fats/dairy? - Correct Answers -2tbsp salad dressing, peanut
butter
1oz hard cheese
What is enrichment? - Correct Answers -the process of adding nutrients to a food that
are lost during processing to get you to a normal level
CORRECT ANSWERS
what are the 3 macronutrient? - Correct Answers -Carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
how many kcal per gram in carbs? - Correct Answers -4 kcal/g
what are the 4 carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -monosaccharides
disaccharides
starch
fiber
what are the 3 lipids? - Correct Answers -triglycerides
phospholipids
cholesterol
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of carbohydrates - Correct Answers -45-
65%
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of proteins - Correct Answers -10-35%
acceptable macronutrient distribution range of fats - Correct Answers -2-35%
what are macronutrients made of? - Correct Answers -elements made of atoms
molecules (atoms binded together)
Water-soluble vitamin - Correct Answers -a type of vitamin that dissolves in water and
passes into the bloodstream
Fat-soluble vitamin - Correct Answers -a type of vitamin that dissolves in the body's fat,
where it is stored for later use
must be packaged in chylomicrons prior to transport away from absorptive cells
Sources of fat soluble vitamins - Correct Answers -vegetables, whole grains, vegetable
oils, fortified milk, liver
what are the essential nutrients? - Correct Answers -vitamins and minerals
, what makes a nutrient essential? - Correct Answers -1) It must have a specific,
identified function in the body
2) The function is impaired if the nutrient is missing from your diet
3) The function is restored if the nutrient is added back to the diet
How do you calculate a foods nutrient density? - Correct Answers -A food can be
considered nutrient dense if the % Daily Value of a nutrient is higher than the percent of
Calories
What are daily values? - Correct Answers -Daily Values are only for food labels
Daily Values are generic.
Only the % Daily Value is displayed.
Daily Values are based on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
DRIs are a set of energy and nutrient intake standards
how do you calculate daily value? - Correct Answers -compare the amount of a nutrient
in a serving to the recommended intake
Serving sizes - Correct Answers -Are set by the FDA.
Are based on Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs).
Must be displayed by weight (in grams) and in a household measurement (cups,
ounces, slices, etc.)
What is the serving size of fruit? - Correct Answers -½ cup sliced fruit
small/medium fruit
What is the serving size of vegetables? - Correct Answers -1 cup green leafy
vegetables
1 cup broccoli
What is the serving size of grains/carbs? - Correct Answers -½ small bagel
½ cup pasta
½ bakes potato
1 slice of bread
What is the serving size of protein? - Correct Answers -3 oz meat, poltry, or fish
½ to ¾ cup
What is the serving size of fats/dairy? - Correct Answers -2tbsp salad dressing, peanut
butter
1oz hard cheese
What is enrichment? - Correct Answers -the process of adding nutrients to a food that
are lost during processing to get you to a normal level
