Q: A person consumes 50 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat in a meal. What is the total energy intake from this meal in kilocalories?

$50 \times 4 + 20 \times 4 + 10 \times 9 = 200 + 80 + 90 = 370$ kcal

Question 1

Which of the following is considered the most important factor influencing food selection for most people?

Accepted Answer

Taste

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients is NOT considered organic?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 3

A person consumes 50 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat in a meal. What is the total energy intake from this meal in kilocalories?

Accepted Answer

$50 	imes 4 + 20 	imes 4 + 10 	imes 9 = 200 + 80 + 90 = 370$ kcal

Question 4

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Question 5

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They must be consumed from food to support good health.

Question 6

Which nutrient is the most abundant in both foods and the human body?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Regulate metabolism

Question 8

A food manufacturer adds chemicals to a product to enhance its color and extend shelf life. These chemicals are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Nonnutrient compounds

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Transports nutrients and oxygen to cells

Question 10

Which food source is the only significant provider of carbohydrates among animal products?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor that drives our food choices?

Accepted Answer

Genetic engineering

Question 12

Which of the following statements about macronutrients is correct?

Accepted Answer

They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water.

Question 13

Which of the following is a real-world example of a functional food?

Accepted Answer

Salmon rich in omega-3 fatty acids

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct statement about the ABCD method of nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

It includes anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessments.

Question 15

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of excess fast-food consumption?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of obesity

Question 16

Which of the following is a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 17

Which equation correctly calculates the kilocalories provided by 15 grams of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

$15 	imes 7 = 105$ kcal

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

They need to be consumed daily.

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about the role of proteins in the body?

Accepted Answer

They act as enzymes and neurotransmitters.

Question 20

Which of the following is a reliable way to identify credible nutrition information?

Accepted Answer

Seeking advice from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

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