HMGT 2460 Unit 1 Exam / Key Questions with 100% Correct Answers.Which of the following is an organic nutrient (contains hydrogen and carbon) that is necessary
for everyday life by supporting all body functions? - Answer: Vitamins
Which of the following are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts to support normal
function and health? These nutrients provide energy. - Answer: Macronutrients
Which of the following is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between genes, the
environment, and nutrition? - Answer: Nutrigenomics
This nutrient is critical for our survival. It is needed for regulating nervous impulses, muscle contractions, nutrient transport, and excretion of waste products. - Answer: Water Which of the following is a set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada
that applies to healthy people? - Answer: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)
Energy is received from carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Energy is measured in units and are the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. - Answer: Kilocalorie (kcal)
There are many health claims about specific nutrients. Scientists use a standardized method of research to test data in evaluating health and nutrition claims. What is this method called? -
Answer: Scientific Method
Which of the following is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects the health and safety of people? - Answer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 / 2
Which government agency regulates information required on a Nutrition Facts Panel? - Answer: FDA (Federal Drug Agency) A healthful diet is important to good health and is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied and nutrient-dense. What is a balanced diet? - Answer: One that contains combinations of foods that provide proper proportions of nutrients Which of the following is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health? - Answer: Nutrition
Food labels must contain five different components. Which of the following components is the
common name of the product? - Answer: Statement of identity
The percent daily value on a Nutrition Facts Label indicates which of the following? - Answer: The amount a serving of food contributes to your overall nutrient intake A set of principles developed by the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human Services to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle. - Answer: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, how many calories are in the entire package? - Answer: Calories x servings per container Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total carbohydrate in one
serving. - Answer: Total carbohydrate x 4
Using the above Nutrition Facts Label, calculate the calories from total fat in one serving? -
Answer: Total fat x 9
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