NR 350 Nutrition Exam #1 Study Guide
Chapters 1, 2, 3
Be familiar with the Learning Objectives, Take Home Messages and Key terms for each chapter.
1. Define the term nutrition.
The science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect
body functions and health.
2. Know the amount of energy (calories) per gram provided by carbohydrates, fat, and
protein.
Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kcal/g fats provide 9kcal/g
3. What are the six categories of essential nutrients found in food and in the body, and know
their main functions.
Macronutrients (carbs, lipids and proteins) micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
and water
4. Discuss the current nutrition state of the typical American diet. What should Americans
eat less of? More of?
Eat less saturated fats, and eat more fruits and vegetables and fiber
5. Be familiar with the factors that influence food choices.
Time, taste, habits, trends, advertising, convenience, cost
6. Understand and know the steps of the Scientific Method in nutrition research and identify
reliable sources of nutrition information.
1. Formulate a hypothesis 2. Conduct an experiment to test hypothesis 3. Share
findings in a peer reviewed journal
7. Be familiar with types of scientific research and types/examples of each.
Observational research: looking at factors in 2 or more groups. Epidemiological
research: study populations of people. Experimental research: involves at least 2
groups of subjects
8. What is Nutritional Genomics?
Field of study that researches the relationship between nutrition and genomics (the
study of genes and gene expression)
9. What type of experts will provide the best advice regarding nutrition?
Registered dietitian nutritionist, public health nutritionist, Licensed dietitian
nutritionist
10. What criteria should be considered to find reliable information on the internet? Which
two domain name extensions are considered reliable regarding nutritional information?
FDA’s fraud website and national institutes. Who runs the site, who pays for it,
whats the purpose, how current is the info
Reviewed 9-2-21, klo
Chapters 1, 2, 3
Be familiar with the Learning Objectives, Take Home Messages and Key terms for each chapter.
1. Define the term nutrition.
The science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect
body functions and health.
2. Know the amount of energy (calories) per gram provided by carbohydrates, fat, and
protein.
Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kcal/g fats provide 9kcal/g
3. What are the six categories of essential nutrients found in food and in the body, and know
their main functions.
Macronutrients (carbs, lipids and proteins) micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
and water
4. Discuss the current nutrition state of the typical American diet. What should Americans
eat less of? More of?
Eat less saturated fats, and eat more fruits and vegetables and fiber
5. Be familiar with the factors that influence food choices.
Time, taste, habits, trends, advertising, convenience, cost
6. Understand and know the steps of the Scientific Method in nutrition research and identify
reliable sources of nutrition information.
1. Formulate a hypothesis 2. Conduct an experiment to test hypothesis 3. Share
findings in a peer reviewed journal
7. Be familiar with types of scientific research and types/examples of each.
Observational research: looking at factors in 2 or more groups. Epidemiological
research: study populations of people. Experimental research: involves at least 2
groups of subjects
8. What is Nutritional Genomics?
Field of study that researches the relationship between nutrition and genomics (the
study of genes and gene expression)
9. What type of experts will provide the best advice regarding nutrition?
Registered dietitian nutritionist, public health nutritionist, Licensed dietitian
nutritionist
10. What criteria should be considered to find reliable information on the internet? Which
two domain name extensions are considered reliable regarding nutritional information?
FDA’s fraud website and national institutes. Who runs the site, who pays for it,
whats the purpose, how current is the info
Reviewed 9-2-21, klo
