North Texas HMGT 2460 Key Questions And
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Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains
hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary for everyday
life by supporting all body functions? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies
need in large amounts to support normal function and
health? These nutrients provide energy. - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that
studies the interactions between genes, the environment,
and nutrition? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for
regulating nervous impulses, muscle contractions, nutrient
transport, and excretion of waste products. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Water
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Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference
values for the United States and Canada that applies to
healthy people? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Dietary
Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and
fats in the foods we eat. Energy is measured in units and
are the amount of heat required to raise the
temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree
Celsius. - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Kilocalorie (kcal)
There are many health claims about specific nutrients.
Scientists use a standardized method of research to test
data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is
this method called? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Scientific
method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in
the United States that protects the health and safety of
people? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which government agency regulates information
required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ FDA (Federal Drug Agency)
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A healthful diet is important to good health and is
adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and nutrient-
dense. What is a balanced diet? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
One that contains combinations of foods that provide
proper proportions of nutrients
Which of the following is the science that studies food
and how food nourishes our body and influences our
health? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components.
Which of the following components is the common name
of the product? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Statement of
identity
The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts Label
indicates which of the following? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
The amount a serving of food contributes to your overall
nutrient intake
A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US
Department of Health and Human Services to assist
Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings Per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
Calories from Fat 135g
Total Fat 15g
Sat Fat 3g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Total Carbohydrate 50 g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 10g
Protein 12 g
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, how many
calories are in the entire package? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ 760
Nutrition Facts