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Question 1

not a nutrient but is essential for life existence.

Answer 1

Oxygen

Question 2

essential, but not regarded as a nutrient.

Answer 2

Water

Question 3

not a nutrient, but creates a climate where life is possible, and food can grow.

Answer 3

Ambient temperature (between 0 and 30° C)

Question 4

Energy (calories) Essential nutrients:

Answer 4

protein, nitrogen and essential amino acids.
essential fatty acids.

Question 5

Trace elements (dietary mineral needed very minute for proper growth and development).

Answer 5

Vitamins

Question 6

Energy directly and indirectly comes from the:

Answer 6

Sun

Question 7

Plants capture and store sun energy (grains, vegetables, and fruits)

Answer 7

Photosynthesis

Question 8

Human obtain its energy by eating animals and plants.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The six main nutrients are:

Answer 9

Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 10

The processes by which nutrients are broken down to yield energy or rearranged into body structures

Answer 10

Metabolism

Question 11

reactions in which small molecules are put together to build larger ones

Answer 11

Anabolism

Question 12

Reactions in which large molecules are broken down into smaller ones. reactions usually release energy and often involve oxidation

Answer 12

Catabolism

Question 13

Human body requires energy to move and work.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Components of human body and the food are not the same

Answer 14

False

Components of human body and the food are the same i.e. both are made of the same materials

Question 15

is what we eat

Answer 15

Diet

Question 16

is important to stay alive

Answer 16

Diet

Question 17

is what we get from the things we eat (what our cells and tissues actually receive).

Answer 17

nutrition

Question 18

determines how healthy you will be while you are alive.

Answer 18

nutrition

Question 19

is science of foods and nutrients and its actions within the body.

Answer 19

Nutrition

Question 20

are components in food, as minerals and vitamins, which the body uses for growth, repair, skin renewal, bone growth, maintenance of tissues, regulation of body processes & providing energy and immunity.

Answer 20

Nutrients

Question 21

any subject that could be eaten or drunk for supply of nutrients for human health.

Answer 21

Food

Question 22

is the study of diet prescription in health and disease for both individual and community

Answer 22

Dietetics

Question 23

Importance of nutrition

Answer 23

1-Maintenance of our bodies (energy level, healthy weight, immune system, skin health, regulate body functions, etc.).
2-Prevention and treatment of diseases.
3-Normal growth and development in infants and children.
4-Healthy balanced diet is important part of healthy lifestyle.
5-Reduce risk of chronic diseases & promote overall health.

Question 24

malnutrition makes us more vulnerable to disease and premature death.

Answer 24

True

malnutrition: سوء التغذية

Question 25

It is the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.

Answer 25

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Question 26

A unit by which energy is measured

Answer 26

Kilocalories/calories

Question 27

calories

Answer 27

the amount of heat required to raised the temperature of 1 gram of water to 1 degree Celsius

Question 28

1 g. carb – 1 g. protein – 1g. Fat –

Answer 28

4 kcal 4 kcal 9 kcal

Question 29

Classification of Food

Answer 29

1-Classification by origin 2-Classification by chemical composition 3-Classification by Predominant Function

Question 30

Classification by origin:

Answer 30

1-Foods of animal origin 2-Foods of plants origin

Question 31

Classification by chemical composition:

Answer 31

1-Proteins 2-Fats 3-Carbohydrates 4-Vitamins 5-Minerals

Question 32

Classification by Predominant Function:

Answer 32

1-Body Building Foods- meat, milk, poultry, fish, eggs, pulses etc. 2-Energy Giving Foods- cereals, sugars, fats, oils etc. 3-Protective Foods- vegetables, fruits, milk, etc.

Question 33

Types of Food

Answer 33

Whole Foods Enriched and Fortified Foods Fast Foods Functional Foods Medical Foods Natural Foods Processed Foods Staple Foods

Question 34

Milk and milk products, meats (fish, poultry, beef, etc.), vegetables (dried beans, peas, etc.) , fruits, and grains. What type of food?

Answer 34

Whole foods

Question 35

Also called basic Foods. It forms the basis of the nutrition:

Answer 35

Whole Foods

Question 36

supplementation of nutrients What type of food?

Answer 36

Enriched and Fortified Foods

Question 37

Restaurant foods which is available within minutes. What type of food?

Answer 37

Fast Foods

Question 38

Whole or modified foods that contain bioactive food components (probiotic drinks and also found in vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, tea, and beverages, etc.) What type of food?

Answer 38

Functional Foods

Question 39

Prepared for patients and administered under medical advice What type of food?

Answer 39

Medical Foods

Question 40

No legal definition but implies wholesomeness What type of food?

Answer 40

Natural Foods

Question 41

Foods subjected to any process such as milling, alteration of texture, addition of additives etc. What type of food?

Answer 41

Processed Foods

Question 42

Foods used frequently or daily such as bread, rice, potatoes etc. What type of food?

Answer 42

Staple Foods

Question 43

5 Basic Diet Planning Principles ?

Answer 43

1-Variety 2-Moderation 3-balance 4-Calorie Control 5-Adequacy

Question 44

is the process of combining food stuffs from different food groups to construct a meal.

Answer 44

Diet Planning

Question 45

A food that supplies large amounts of nutrients relative to the number of calories it contains is:

Answer 45

nutrient dense

Question 46

The higher the level of nutrients and the fewer the calories (,………………………………………….…………………) كلما زادت المكونات الغذائية وقلت كمية الكالوري في الطعام ماذا يحدث ؟

Answer 46

The more nutrient dense the food زادت كثافة الطعام

Question 47

It is a process in which intact grains are refined (broken apart) into components:

Answer 47

Refinement

Question 48

Addition of nutrients lost during processing so that food meets a specified standard:

Answer 48

Enrichment

Question 49

If the food is labeled “enriched” then the vitamins and/or minerals which were lost have simply been added back to restore it to it’s original nutritional value

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Addition of nutrients that may not have been present in the first place or were present in insignificant amounts.

Answer 50

Fortification