Chapter 1

Question 1

Essential nutrients

Answer 1

Nutrients the body cannot make itself, so it must be obtained through food

Question 2

Conditionally essential nutrients

Answer 2

The body cannot make enough to meet health requirements

Question 3

What are the 8 essential amino acids?

Answer 3

Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan

Question 4

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Answer 4

Energy providing:
-Carbohydrates
-Fat
-Protein

Other:
-Water
-Vitamins
-Minerals

Question 5

What is the only vitamin that is not an essential nutrient?

Answer 5

Vitamin K, which is conditionally essential

Question 6

Which fatty acids are essential nutrients?

Answer 6

Linoleic acid

Linolenic acid

Question 7

What are the calorie values of the energy-yielding nutrients?

Answer 7

Carbs: 4 Cal/g
Protein: 4 Cal/g
Fat (lipid): 9 Cal/g

Alcohol: 7 Cal/g

Question 8

What are the 5 characteristics of a healthy diet?

Answer 8

Adequate
Balance
Calorie control
Moderation
Variety

Question 9

What are factors that influence food choices?

Answer 9

Availability
Cost
Convenience
Emotional
Social/cultural
Advertising
Habit
Personal preference
Genetic inheritance
Positive associations
Health

Question 10

What are the 4 different research designs?

Answer 10

Case studies: individuals

Epidemiological study: population

Intervention study: population with manipulation

Lab study: tightly controlled conditions