Q: A person consumes 2,000 kilocalories per day. If 30% of their calories come from fat, how many grams of fat are they consuming daily? (Use $$1 \text{ gram fat} = 9 \text{ kcal})$$

$$\frac{0.30 \times 2000}{9} = 66.7 \text{ grams}$$

Q: Which equation correctly represents the calculation for Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) for an adult, given age, gender, weight, height, and physical activity level?

$$\text{EER} = 354 - (6.91 \times \text{age}) + \text{PA} \times [(9.36 \times \text{weight}) + (726 \times \text{height})]$$

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a factor that influences food choices due to cultural beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Eating traditional dishes during religious holidays

Question 2

Which statement best defines a macronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A nutrient that provides energy and is needed in large amounts

Question 3

Which of the following substances is considered organic?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 4

A person consumes 2,000 kilocalories per day. If 30% of their calories come from fat, how many grams of fat are they consuming daily? (Use $$1 	ext{ gram fat} = 9 	ext{ kcal})$$

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{0.30 	imes 2000}{9} = 66.7 	ext{ grams}$$

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a phytochemical?

Accepted Answer

A non-nutrient compound found in plants that may have health benefits

Question 6

Which statement accurately reflects the current rates of obesity in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Obesity rates are increasing and are considered a major public health concern

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a principle of a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Exclusivity

Question 8

A food label states 'low sodium.' This is an example of which type of claim?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient content claim

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the difference between a health claim and a structure/function claim?

Accepted Answer

Health claims must be supported by scientific evidence and approved by the FDA, while structure/function claims do not require FDA approval

Question 10

Which equation correctly represents the calculation for Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) for an adult, given age, gender, weight, height, and physical activity level?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{EER} = 354 - (6.91 	imes 	ext{age}) + 	ext{PA} 	imes [(9.36 	imes 	ext{weight}) + (726 	imes 	ext{height})]$$

Question 11

Which of the following foods is considered 'minimally processed'?

Accepted Answer

Fresh apple

Question 12

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of nutrients to calories in a food

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of the villi and microvilli in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Increase the surface area for nutrient absorption

Question 14

Which process requires energy and moves nutrients against a concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

Question 15

A patient presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea after consuming foods containing gluten. Which disorder is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of the lymphatic system in nutrient absorption?

Accepted Answer

Transports fat-soluble nutrients and larger molecules to the bloodstream

Question 17

Which enzyme is produced in the pancreas and acts in the small intestine to digest fats?

Accepted Answer

Lipase

Question 18

Which of the following best explains the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Food allergies involve the immune system, while food intolerances do not

Question 19

Which movement in the GI tract is responsible for mixing food with digestive juices and increasing contact with the intestinal wall?

Accepted Answer

Segmentation

Question 20

A person with a BMI of 28 is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Overweight

Comprehensive Study Notes: Foundations of Nutrition (Chapters 1–3)

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