Ch. 1

Question 1

what nutrients do

Answer 1

1. provide energy
2. form structures
3. regulate body processes

Question 2

the study of how diet affects genes and how genetics variation can affect the impact of nutrients on health

Answer 2

nutritional genomics

Question 3

malnutrition is…

Answer 3

under- AND over-nutrition

Question 4

nutrient density = a measure of the _____ a food provides compared to its _____ content

Answer 4

nutrient, energy

Question 5

all types of foods/beverages are okay as long as they aren’t consumed in excess

Answer 5

moderation

Question 6

how many Americans are overweight?

Answer 6

2/3

Question 7

nutrition related health risks

Answer 7

diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart disease

Question 8

non-nutrition related health risks

Answer 8

kidney disease, accidents, respiratory disease

Question 9

6 classes of nutrients

Answer 9

carbohydrates
lipids
protein
water
vitamin 
minerals

Question 10

energy yielding nutrients

Answer 10

C, P, L

Question 11

macronutrients

Answer 11

carbohydrates, protein, lipids, water

Question 12

micronutrients

Answer 12

vitamins, minerals

Question 13

kcal/g per macronutrients
C = 
P = 
L = 
A* =

Answer 13

C = 4
P = 4
L = 9
A* = 7

Question 14

1 kilocalorie = __ kilojoules

Answer 14

4.18

Question 15

Carbohydrates include ___

Answer 15

sugars/starches

Question 16

________ is a type of fat that is found abundantly in the body

Answer 16

triglycerides

Question 17

Protein is required for ________

Answer 17

growth, maintenance, and repair of body

Question 18

USP verified does NOT mean it is…

Answer 18

safe and effective