Nutrition Information & Research

Question 1

Journey of a Butrient

Answer 1

Food is eaten and digested

From the stomach, the nutrient is absorbed into the blood from the small intestine

Excess waste s excreted from the body through the anus

Question 2

The major classes of nutrients are…

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, Lipids and Fats, Proteins, Water, Vitamins and minerals

Question 3

The major source of energy is ___, also referred to as the _____.

Answer 3

ATP, Calories

Question 4

How many calories per gram does carbohydrate have?

Answer 4

4 cal/g

Question 5

How many calories per gram does proteins have?

Answer 5

4 cal/g

Question 6

How many calories per gram does fats have?

Answer 6

9 cal/g

Question 7

How many calories per gram does alcohol have?

Answer 7

7 cal/g

Question 8

One unit of ATP is equivalent to how many calories

Answer 8

7 calories

Question 9

Kilocalorie

Answer 9

heat required to raise the temperature of 1kg of water by 1*C

Question 10

Role of Carbohydrates in the Diet

Answer 10

Carbohydrates are crucial in the diet.

Low amounts of carbs in the diet decrease immunity, muscle healing and wellness, and increase the risk of infections. Decreased carbs in the diet also have the highest risk of mortality

Excessive carbs in the diet, however, increase risk of death usually from pneumonia.

he most optimal amount of carbs have been identified to be 50% to 55%

Question 11

Role of sodium in the Diet

Answer 11

2000g - 2500g of sodium is needed daily to decrease risk of issues in the diet

Mortality risks have been seen to increase risk of mortality and spike drastically when intakes of over 2500g have een consumed. It is at the lowest when this peek is seen

Question 12

What is the largest source of nutrition information amongst Americans?

Answer 12

Internet (70%)

Question 13

Natural Food Labels

Answer 13

The FDA has no definition of the word “natural” on food products. This means companies can label any food as natural even it is made of artificial sweeteners, GMOs and extra additives

Serves as a risk to consumers as they are lead to believe this product is better than other options when the reality is that there is no evidence to support this claim

Question 14

What nutrients should be limited when reading a food label?

Answer 14

Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium

Question 15

What nutrients should we get more of when looking at a food label?

Answer 15

Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron

Question 16

Percent Daily Values on Food Labels

Answer 16

5% DV is less or “low”

510% - 19% DV is “Good Source

20% DV is high or an “excellent source”

Question 17

Dietary supplements

Answer 17

As defined by Congress in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education
Act (DSHEA), which became law in 1994, a dietary supplement is a food
product:

Intended to supplement the diet

Contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins; minerals;
herbs or other botanicals; amino acids; and other substances) or their
constituents;

Intended to be taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid; and

Labeled on the front panel as being a dietary supplement.

Question 18

Estimated Average rRequirement

Answer 18

The minimal nutrient intake that meets the needs of 50& of the population

Question 19

Recommended Daily Amount

Answer 19

The nutrient intake that meets the needs of a majority of a popuation

Question 20

Upper Tolerable Level

Answer 20

The maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed before dangerous effects can start to be developed