NUSCTX 10S UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
goal - CORRECT ANSWER - to gain a basic knowledge that will enable you to make
effective choices about your nutritional needs.
critical thinking starts with... - CORRECT ANSWER - questioning the premise
Data + Emotion =... - CORRECT ANSWER - Response
the study of human nutrition requires the integration of many sciences - CORRECT
ANSWER - Social, Biological, Physical
Most of the weight of the body is due to... - CORRECT ANSWER - Water, Fat, Protein
Nutrition helps to for and maintain - CORRECT ANSWER - the shape and structure of the
body
Proteins form... - CORRECT ANSWER - ligaments and tendons that hold bones together
and attach muscles
at cellular level, lipids and proteins.. - CORRECT ANSWER - make up the membranes
that surround cells
macronutrients and micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - help the body to stay heathy
Biochemical reactions in the body help to release.. - CORRECT ANSWER - the energy
contained in carbohydrates, fats and proteins
,Energy is used to... - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain body functions and fuel physical
work
if more energy is consumed than is needed.. - CORRECT ANSWER - over time body
weight will increase
Nutrients can be assigned to 3 functional categories - CORRECT ANSWER - those that
primarily provide energy, those that are important for growth and development, and those that
keep body functions running smoothly
To be considered an essential nutrient, a substance must have these characteristics.. - CORRECT
ANSWER - it has a specific biological function, removing it leads to a decline in
biological function, Returning it to the diet reverses the damage and restores normal function
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - are the body's mainsource of energy and should
be themajor part of total daily intake.
simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - such as sugar or honey
complex carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - such as grains, beans, peas, or potatoes
Soluble fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - type of fiber that dissolves in water.
Insoluble fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - does not dissolve in waterbecause it contains high
amount of cellulose
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - Supplies energy and transports nutrients
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Supplies amino acids to build and maintainhealthy body
tissue.
, Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER - organic substances present in food and required by the
body in a small amount for regulation of metabolism and maintenance of normal growth and
functioning.
Major minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - are the minerals that the bodyneeds in large
amounts.
Trace minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - are needed only in tiny amounts.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - Water helps to regulate body temperature, transports
nutrients and minerals to cells, rids the body of waste materials, essential to all life processes.
Nutrient Density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrients food provides
compared to its energy content.
A nutrient-dense diet - CORRECT ANSWER - A nutrient-dense diet
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - These enzyme-catalyzed reactions alloworganisms
to grow and reproduce, maintain theirstructures, and respond to their environments.
Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - uses energy to construct components of cells
(requires energy)
Catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - breaks down organic matter, for example, to harvest
energy (releases energy)
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to any process that living things use to
actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival
Questions and CORRECT Answers
goal - CORRECT ANSWER - to gain a basic knowledge that will enable you to make
effective choices about your nutritional needs.
critical thinking starts with... - CORRECT ANSWER - questioning the premise
Data + Emotion =... - CORRECT ANSWER - Response
the study of human nutrition requires the integration of many sciences - CORRECT
ANSWER - Social, Biological, Physical
Most of the weight of the body is due to... - CORRECT ANSWER - Water, Fat, Protein
Nutrition helps to for and maintain - CORRECT ANSWER - the shape and structure of the
body
Proteins form... - CORRECT ANSWER - ligaments and tendons that hold bones together
and attach muscles
at cellular level, lipids and proteins.. - CORRECT ANSWER - make up the membranes
that surround cells
macronutrients and micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - help the body to stay heathy
Biochemical reactions in the body help to release.. - CORRECT ANSWER - the energy
contained in carbohydrates, fats and proteins
,Energy is used to... - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain body functions and fuel physical
work
if more energy is consumed than is needed.. - CORRECT ANSWER - over time body
weight will increase
Nutrients can be assigned to 3 functional categories - CORRECT ANSWER - those that
primarily provide energy, those that are important for growth and development, and those that
keep body functions running smoothly
To be considered an essential nutrient, a substance must have these characteristics.. - CORRECT
ANSWER - it has a specific biological function, removing it leads to a decline in
biological function, Returning it to the diet reverses the damage and restores normal function
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - are the body's mainsource of energy and should
be themajor part of total daily intake.
simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - such as sugar or honey
complex carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - such as grains, beans, peas, or potatoes
Soluble fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - type of fiber that dissolves in water.
Insoluble fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - does not dissolve in waterbecause it contains high
amount of cellulose
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER - Supplies energy and transports nutrients
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Supplies amino acids to build and maintainhealthy body
tissue.
, Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER - organic substances present in food and required by the
body in a small amount for regulation of metabolism and maintenance of normal growth and
functioning.
Major minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - are the minerals that the bodyneeds in large
amounts.
Trace minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - are needed only in tiny amounts.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - Water helps to regulate body temperature, transports
nutrients and minerals to cells, rids the body of waste materials, essential to all life processes.
Nutrient Density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrients food provides
compared to its energy content.
A nutrient-dense diet - CORRECT ANSWER - A nutrient-dense diet
Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - These enzyme-catalyzed reactions alloworganisms
to grow and reproduce, maintain theirstructures, and respond to their environments.
Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - uses energy to construct components of cells
(requires energy)
Catabolism - CORRECT ANSWER - breaks down organic matter, for example, to harvest
energy (releases energy)
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to any process that living things use to
actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival
