$$60 \\ \times 4 + 20 \\ \times 4 + 10 \\ \times 9 = 370 \\ \text{kcal}$$

$$10 \\ \times 9 + 5 \\ \times 4 + 20 \\ \times 4 = 166 \\ \text{kcal}$$

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary reason most people choose the foods they eat, according to nutrition research?

Accepted Answer

Taste and personal preference

Question 2

Which of the following best defines an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A nutrient that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make it or cannot make enough of it

Question 3

How many kilocalories (kcal) are contained in 1 gram of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

$$4 \ 	ext{kcal}$$

Question 4

Which classification of nutrients provides the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

Lipids (fats)

Question 5

A person consumes 60 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat in a meal. Calculate the total energy intake from this meal.

Accepted Answer

$$60 \ 	imes 4 + 20 \ 	imes 4 + 10 \ 	imes 9 = 370 \ 	ext{kcal}$$

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a chronic disease linked to obesity as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 7

According to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what percentage of your total daily kilocalories should come from added sugars?

Accepted Answer

$$\u003c 10\%$$

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'variety' in a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Consuming a wide selection of foods from all food groups

Question 9

Which of the following items is NOT required on a standard food label in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Country of origin

Question 10

Why might someone want to avoid exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for a specific nutrient?

Accepted Answer

To avoid potential toxicity and adverse health effects

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of villi and microvilli in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

They increase the surface area for nutrient absorption

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of the sections of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Question 13

Which micronutrients can be produced by bacteria in the gut?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K and some B vitamins

Question 14

A patient is experiencing difficulty digesting fats. Which digestive enzyme is most likely deficient?

Accepted Answer

Lipase

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical digestion involves breaking food into smaller pieces; chemical digestion involves breaking chemical bonds in nutrients

Question 16

Which of the following foods is exempt from having a Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Question 17

A food contains 10 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, and 20 grams of carbohydrate. What is the total energy content of this food?

Accepted Answer

$$10 \ 	imes 9 + 5 \ 	imes 4 + 20 \ 	imes 4 = 166 \ 	ext{kcal}$$

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the term 'nutrient density'?

Accepted Answer

The amount of nutrients a food provides relative to its calorie content

Question 19

Which of the following is a function of vitamins in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Serve as coenzymes in metabolic reactions

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the process of peristalsis?

Accepted Answer

The rhythmic contraction of muscles to move food through the digestive tract

Fundamental Concepts in Nutrition: Study Guide (Chapters 1-3)

Study Guide - Practice Questions