Nutrition Chapter 1 Exam Prep

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1.

Nutrition is the food that people [Blank] and how their bodies [Blank] it.
2.

Preventive approach is when healthcare providers minimize risk factors in advance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Traditional approach attempts change when symptoms of illness/disease already exist.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Select all that are essential nutrients.
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Proteins
- C.
  
  Minerals
- D.
  
  Glucose
- E.
  
  Vitamins
- F.
  
  Carbohydrates
- G.
  
  Fats
5.

Basic functions of food include all except:
- A.
  
  Provide energy
- B.
  
  Allow the body to produce omega 3-fatty acids
- C.
  
  Build tissue
- D.
  
  Regulate metabolic processes
6.

Metabolism is the sum of all body processes that accomplish the basic life-sustaining tasks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Human energy is measured in [Blank].
8.

Which essential nutrients supply us with our energy? Select all that apply.
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Carbohydrates
- C.
  
  Vitamins
- D.
  
  Proteins
- E.
  
  Fats
- F.
  
  Alcohol
9.

The best use of protein is for energy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Protein is used for structure, enzyme/hormone production, and fluid balance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Protein provides [Blank] % of total daily kilocalorie intake.
12.

Carbohydrates provide [Blank] % of total daily kilocalorie intake.
13.

Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for energy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Carbohydrates maintain the body's backup store of quick energy as glycogen.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Fats provide [Blank] % of total daily kilocalorie intake.
16.

Fats are our body's secondary form of energy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

What are the 4 interconnected categories of nutrient recommendations? Select all that apply.
- A.
  
  RDA
- B.
  
  EAR
- C.
  
  AI
- D.
  
  CAT
- E.
  
  UL
18.

Why do we need protein?
- A.
  
  Supports our bones and organs
- B.
  
  Insulation
- C.
  
  Builds tissue and regulates hormones
- D.
  
  For glycogen
19.

Why do we need fat?
- A.
  
  Support of bones/organs, insulation.
- B.
  
  Extra is stored as extra muscle.
- C.
  
  Regulates hormones.
20.

We calculate the number of kcals per serving of carbohydrates (22g) by taking...
- A.
  
  22 (4)
- B.
  
  22 (2)
- C.
  
  22 (9)
- D.
  
  22 + 4 (2)
21.

We calculate the number of kcals per serving of fat (8g) by taking...
- A.
  
  8 (4)
- B.
  
  8 (9)
- C.
  
  8 + 9
- D.
  
  8 + 4
22.

We calculate the number of kcals of protein (25g) per serving by taking...
- A.
  
  (25)(4)(2)
- B.
  
  25 + 4
- C.
  
  25 + 2
- D.
  
  25 (4)
23.

If there are two servings in a product, we calculate the total number of kcals of carbohydrates (22g) in this product by taking...
- A.
  
  22 (4) +2
- B.
  
  (22)(4)(2)
- C.
  
  22 + 4 + 2
- D.
  
  22 + (4)(2)
24.

If there are two servings in a product, we calculate the total number of kcals of fats (8g) in this product by taking...
- A.
  
  (8)(9)(2)
- B.
  
  8 + 9 (2)
- C.
  
  8 + 9
- D.
  
  8 + 2
25.

If there are two servings in a product, we calculate the total number of kcals of proteins (25g) in this product by taking...
- A.
  
  25 + 4
- B.
  
  25 (2)
- C.
  
  25 (4)(2)
- D.
  
  (25)(4)(2)