List at least 3 organic nutrients and provide a function of at least 1.
Carbohydrate – Energy, structure
Protein – structure, regulate body processes Fat – Energy, protection, structure
Vitamins – regulate body processes
Question 2
Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with age, gender,
and physical restrictions?
Health Status
Environmental
Cognitive
Sensory
Question 3
An individual’s health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional
assessment.
(1) List what the each of the letters stands for in the acronym, and (2) give a
description or definition of what the “C” assessment pertains to.
Anthropometric assessment:
Biochemical assessment:
, Clinical assessment: physical examination evaluating the general appearance of
the skin, eyes, tongue, teeth, and throat; blood pressure and mobility are also
ohen checked
Dietary assessment: Environmental assessment:
Question 4
If a fudge brownie has 14 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 9
grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?
14 x 4 = 56, 2 x 4 = 8, 9 x 9 = 81 56+8+81=145 calories
Question 5
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily.
You should not consume any more than 55% of your calories from
carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?
2000 x .55 = 1100, 1100 calories/ 4 = 275 grams of carbs
Question 6
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
The United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee updates the guidelines
for healthy living every 10 years.
FALSE: The United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee update the
guidelines for healthy living every 5 years.
OR
Healthy People is a government program designed to improve the nation’s health and
the objectives are updated every 10 years.
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