Exam 1

Question 1

Classes of nutrients

Answer 1

CHO - carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 2

Energy value of carbohydrates (kcals/gm)

Question 3

Energy value of fat (kcals/gm)

Question 4

Energy value of protein (kcal/gm)

Question 5

Energy value of alcohol (kcals/gm)

Question 6

Experimental vs. Epidemiological

Answer 6

Experimental - changing something (intervention group)

Epidemiological - not changing anything (control group)

Question 7

What are the DRIs?

Answer 7

EAR
AI
UL
RDA

Question 8

DRI: EAR - how they are set, for whom and subsets

Answer 8

the average, set at the 50 percentile.
what need for energy, only energy.

Question 9

DRI: AI - how they are set, for whom and subsets

Answer 9

range

Question 10

DRI: UL - how they are set, for whom and subsets

Answer 10

upper limit
if there is a risk of toxicity

Question 11

DRI: RDA - how they are set, for whom and subsets

Answer 11

vitamins and minerals
one single number based on age and gender

Question 12

The five diet planning principles

Answer 12

1. Adequacy
2. Balance
3. Moderation
4. Variety
5. kcal control

Question 13

Ase

Answer 13

enzyme

Question 14

Enrichment vs. fortification

Question 15

Factors that influence food choices

Question 16

Leading causes of death in the U.S.
(especially related to diet)

Answer 16

*Heart disease
*Cancers
Chronic lung disease
*Strokes
Accidents
Alzheimer’s
*Diabetes
Pneumonia and influenza
Kidney stones
Suicide

Question 17

Malnutrition

Answer 17

deficiencies, imbalances, and excesses of nutrients

Question 18

Human genome

Answer 18

sequence of genes in human DNA

Question 19

People who combine regular
physical activity with a nutritious
diet can expect to receive at least
some of these benefits:

Answer 19

• Reduced risks of cardiovascular
  diseases, diabetes, certain cancers,
  hypertension, and other diseases
• Increased endurance, strength, and
  flexibility
• More cheerful outlook and less
  likelihood of depression
• Feeling of belonging—the
  companionship of sports
• Stronger self-image

Question 20

Why be physically active

Answer 20

-Reduced body fat and increased lean tissue
-A more youthful appearance, healthy skin, and improved muscle tone
-Greater bone density and lessened risk of adult bone loss in later life
-Increased independence in the elderly
-Sound, beneficial sleep Faster wound healing
-Reduced menstrual symptoms
-Improved resistance to infection

Question 21

Other lifestyle choices affecting health

Answer 21

• Tobacco and alcohol use
• Substance abuse
• Physical activity
• Closely linked with nutrition
• Sleep
• Emotional stress
• Environmental factors