$E = (4 \times \text{g protein}) + (4 \times \text{g carbohydrate}) + (9 \times \text{g fat})$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

Required by the body in small amounts and does not provide energy.

Question 2

Which nutrient category includes carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?

Accepted Answer

Macronutrients

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Question 4

Which nutrients are comprised of organic molecules?

Accepted Answer

Macronutrients and vitamins

Question 5

A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to which disease?

Accepted Answer

Scurvy

Question 6

Which of the following is generally consumed in too small a quantity in the American diet?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

Question 7

Which is a general recommendation for fixing the imbalances in the average American diet?

Accepted Answer

Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Question 8

Which statement best explains why alcohol is not considered an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is not necessary for growth, health, or survival.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Required for virtually all physiological functions.

Question 10

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients does NOT directly contribute to energy production in the body?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins

Question 12

A diet that meets the requirements of all 6 nutrient categories is considered:

Accepted Answer

Adequate

Question 13

Which of the following is a disease caused by a deficiency of niacin?

Accepted Answer

Pellagra

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

Composed of organic molecules

Question 15

Which nutrient is NOT an organic molecule?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 16

Which of the following is a common dietary imbalance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Excess saturated fat and low fiber intake

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

Providing energy for the body

Question 18

If a person consumes a diet lacking vitamin D, which condition are they most at risk for developing?

Accepted Answer

Rickets

Question 19

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Essential nutrients must be obtained from food.

Question 20

Which equation best represents the energy provided by macronutrients (using the Atwater factors)?

Accepted Answer

$E = (4 	imes 	ext{g protein}) + (4 	imes 	ext{g carbohydrate}) + (9 	imes 	ext{g fat})$

Introduction to Nutrients: Definitions, Classifications, and Their Role in Health

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