Chapter 1

Question 1

nutrition

Answer 1

study of nutrients in foods, how nutrients are used in the body, and human behaviors related to food

Question 2

diet

Answer 2

the state of a human when it functions optimally without evidence of disease or abnormality

Question 3

nutrients provide

Answer 3

energy, building material, maintain or repair body and growth

Question 4

energy providing nutrients

Answer 4

carbs
fat
protein

Question 5

other nutrients

Answer 5

water
vits
mins

Question 6

how many essential amino acids are there

Answer 6

8: 
threonine
valine
tryptophan 
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
phenylalanine
methionine

Question 7

essential nutrients

Answer 7

2 fatty acids - linoleic and linolenic
vits- 3 fat soluble A,D,E and conditional K
all water soluble minerals

Question 8

energy

Answer 8

carbs 4cal/g
protein 4cal/g
fat 9cal/g
alcohol 7cal/g: provides energy but not a nutrient

Question 9

healthy diets include

Answer 9

• adequate nutrients, fiber, and energy
• balance in food
• calorie control
• moderation in fat, salt, sugar
• variety

Question 10

11 food choices

Answer 10

• availability
• cost
• convenience
• emotional
• social
• cultural factors
• media advertising
• habit
• positive association
• weight
• nutritional value

Question 11

case studies involve

Answer 11

individuals

Question 12

epidemiological study involve

Answer 12

populations

Question 13

intervention study involves

Answer 13

populations with manipulation

Question 14

laboratory study involves

Answer 14

tightly controlled conditions

Question 15

single studies must..

Answer 15

be replicated before findings become valid

Question 16

scientific research conducted by scientists with these characteristics

Answer 16

• test ideas
• recognize inadequacies of anecdotal evidence
• do not apply research findings from animals to humans
• do not generalize findings to all pop groups
• reports their findings in respected scientific journals

Question 17

nutritionist

Answer 17

• term not regulated
• may have uni degree
• may not have formal training

Question 18

registered dietitian

Answer 18

• term regulated by law

- member of provinical regulatory body (CDM)