NTRI 2000-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does essential mean in terms of nutrition? - ANS A necessary nutrient that can be
obtained only from the diet, because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity to meet its
needs.
What are the seven major categories of nutrition and weight-related objectives for the nation
as part of the Healthy People 2020? - ANS 1. Chronic disease
2. Food safety
3. Maternal, Infant and Child Health
4. Food and Nutrition Consumption
5. Eating Disorders
6. Physical Activity and Weight Control
7. Food security
What is NHANES? - ANS (National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys)
It is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and
children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical
examinations.
Can someone who is malnourished still be overweight? - ANS Yes, someone who is
malnourished CAN be overweight.
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, What are the six classes of nutrients? - ANS 1. Carbohydrates
2. Fat
3. Protein
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Which nutrients are organic? - ANS 1. Carbohydrates (Carbs)
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
What are the three macronutrients? How much energy do each yield? - ANS 1.
Carbohydrates (Carbs) (Energy yield= ~4 kcal/g)
2. Fats (Energy yield= ~9 kcal/g)
3. Protiens (Energy yield= ~4 kcal/g)
Which macronutrient is referred to as the major structural material in the body? -
ANS Protein
How much energy does alcohol yield? Is it a nutrient? - ANS Energy-yield= ~7kcals/g
No, alcohol is NOT a nutrient.
What are the micronutrients? Do they provide energy? - ANS 1. Vitamins
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does essential mean in terms of nutrition? - ANS A necessary nutrient that can be
obtained only from the diet, because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity to meet its
needs.
What are the seven major categories of nutrition and weight-related objectives for the nation
as part of the Healthy People 2020? - ANS 1. Chronic disease
2. Food safety
3. Maternal, Infant and Child Health
4. Food and Nutrition Consumption
5. Eating Disorders
6. Physical Activity and Weight Control
7. Food security
What is NHANES? - ANS (National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys)
It is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and
children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical
examinations.
Can someone who is malnourished still be overweight? - ANS Yes, someone who is
malnourished CAN be overweight.
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, What are the six classes of nutrients? - ANS 1. Carbohydrates
2. Fat
3. Protein
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Which nutrients are organic? - ANS 1. Carbohydrates (Carbs)
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
What are the three macronutrients? How much energy do each yield? - ANS 1.
Carbohydrates (Carbs) (Energy yield= ~4 kcal/g)
2. Fats (Energy yield= ~9 kcal/g)
3. Protiens (Energy yield= ~4 kcal/g)
Which macronutrient is referred to as the major structural material in the body? -
ANS Protein
How much energy does alcohol yield? Is it a nutrient? - ANS Energy-yield= ~7kcals/g
No, alcohol is NOT a nutrient.
What are the micronutrients? Do they provide energy? - ANS 1. Vitamins
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