NSD 225 EXAM 1 Questions and Answers

NSD 225 EXAM 1


Which leading causes of death have a dietary component? - Answer-Heart Disease

Cancer

Stroke

Alzheimers

Diabetes

Kidney Disese



What does it mean to be an essential nutrient? - Answer->Omission leads to decline



>Regain normal function when restored to the die



>Has specific biological function



Name the 6 classes of nutrients - Answer-• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Water



Which ones give us energy/kcals? - Answer-Carbohydrates

, Which essential nutrients are macronutrients? - Answer->Carbohydrates



>Proteins



>Lipids



Which essential nutrients are micronutrients? - Answer->Vitamins



>Minerals



What are phytochemicals - Answer-chemicals found in plants that may provide significant health
benefits (reduced risk of cancer, lowered cardiovascular risk, etc)



What kinds of foods are rich in phytochemicals? - Answer-(fruits/veges)



What is nutrient density? - Answer-Describes foods or beverages that supply more key beneficial
nutrients in relation to total calories



What is energy density? - Answer-Energy (calories) value of a food in relation to the foods weight



What are the steps of the scientific method? - Answer-• Observe



• Develop a question



• Test