Mid Term Exam - 2022

Question 1

What type of nutrient are all considered simple, complex and fiber?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

What are the five different food groups? List two examples for each food group.

Answer 2

• Fruits - blueberries / apples / oranges
• Vegetables - carrots / broccoli / green beans
• Dairy - milk / ice cream / yogurt / cheese
• Protein - steak / fish / beans / meats
• Grain - breads / cereal / pasta
• Oils - nuts / fish

Question 3

BMR is how many calories your body burns at rest. What does BMR stand for?

Answer 3

Basal Metabolic Rate

Question 4

What panel of nutritional information is required on all processed foods regulated Administration?

Answer 4

Food Label

Question 5

What is the most commonly used method in the clinical setting? (This method of calculating Body Composition is not the most accurate, however, is still quite accurate.)

Answer 5

Skin Fold Test

Question 6

What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?

Answer 6

Carbohydrates

Question 7

What nutrient helps the body use carbohydrates, proteins and fats? (They are categorized by A,B, C, D, E and K)

Answer 7

Vitamins

Question 8

How many essential amino acids are in that body that cannot produce?

Answer 8

Nine (9)

Question 9

Be able to read food labels and answer questions.

Answer 9

Look at your notes or see Mrs. Krumpelman for help!

Question 10

What are building blocks that make up proteins? (Classified as essential and non-essential)

Answer 10

Amino Acids

Question 11

What types of amino acids are produced by the body and are unnecessary to obtain from your diet?

Answer 11

Non-essential

Question 12

Why is fast food very unhealthy for you to eat and why if eaten regularly can it cause serious damage to the body? (Think about Super Size Me)

Answer 12

• Fast food has lots of fats/sugars and has no nutritional value
• Eaten everyday can cause weight gain, heart disease and clogged arteries

Question 13

What are some ways you can still eat a healthy meal when going to a restaurant?

Answer 13

• Salad
• Baked potato - no fries
• Fruit
• Vegetables

Question 14

What nutrient is involved in many chemical reactions in the body? This nutrient is only needed in small amounts (mg).

Answer 14

Minerals

Question 15

What nutrient is needed for growth and to build and repair body tissues?

Answer 15

Protein

Question 16

What vitamins are considered to be fat-soluble vitamins?

Answer 16

A, D, E, K

Question 17

What nutrient regulates many chemical reactions and is broken into macro and trace (micro)?

Answer 17

Minerals

Question 18

What nutrient does not give any immediate energy? However, it helps release energy from stored carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Answer 18

Vitamins

Question 19

How many amino acids are non-essential?

Answer 19

Eleven

Question 20

What is a unit of energy produced by food?

Answer 20

Calorie

Question 21

What makes up 60% of the body mass and is involved in all body processes?

Answer 21

Water