Understanding Nutrition: Nutrition final Flashcards


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1

A nutrient needed by the body and that must be supplied by foods is termed a(n)

a. nutraceutical

b.metabolic unit

c.organic nutrient

d. essential nutrient

2

All of the following are examples of functional foods EXCEPT

a. tomatoes

b.regular oatmeal

c. regular white bread

d.calcium-fortified juice

3

Which of the following is NOT classified as a macronutrient

a.fat

b.protein

c.calcium

d.carbohydrate

4

which of the following is an examples of a macronutrient

a.protien

b.calcium

c.vitamin c

d.vitamin d

5

which of the following is an organic compound

a.salt

b.water

c.calcium

d. vitamin c

6

which of the following is an example of a micronutrient

a.fat

b.protein

c.vitamin c

d. carbohydratee

7

which of the following nutrients does no yield energy during its metabolism

a.fat

b.protein

c.vitamins

d.carbohydrates

8

gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy

a.fats

b.alcohol

c.proteins

d.carbohydrates

9

which of the following is a result of the metabolism of energy nutrients

a.energy is released

b.body fat increases

c.energy is destroyed

d. body water decreases

10

when consumed in excess, all of the following can be converted to body fat and stored EXCEPT

a.sugar

b. corn oil

c.alcohol

d.vitamin c

11

how many vitamins are known to be required in the Diest of human beings?

a.5

b.8

c.10

d.13

12

overcooking a food is least likely to affect which of the following groups of nutrients

a.vitamins

b.minerals

c.protiens

d.carbohytrates