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NFS 141 Exam 1 With 100% Correct And Verified Answers 2024
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NFS 141 Exam 1 With 100% Correct And Verified Answers 2024what is the difference between energy yielding and non-
energy yield food? - Correct Answer-energy yielding- provide calories
non-energy yielding- facilitate release/use of energy
what is the difference between macro nutrients and micro nutrients? - Correct Answer-macro- required in large amount , grams
micro- required in small amount (milli/micrograms)
what is the difference between essential and non-essential food? - Correct Answer-essential- not made by body, must be consumed non-essential: can be made by the body
what are some examples of inorganic nutrient? - Correct Answer-inorganic- minerals, simplest nutrient (single element)- MICROnutrient, and water
what are some examples of organic nutrients? - Correct Answer-carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats), vitamins Vendarsol what are examples of MACRO-nutrients? - Correct Answer-
1) macro-nutrients: proteins, carbs, lipids
how do we measure amount of energy in food? - Correct Answer--> measured in kilocalories -> depends on macronutrient composition
how do we use nutrients for energy? - Correct Answer--> breaking of bonds -> storage of excess energy
how does the human metabolism use nutrients? - Correct Answer--> materials for building body tissues -> regulation of bodily activities
how much kcal/g are in carbohydrates? - Correct Answer-4 kcal/gram
how much kcal/g in proteins? - Correct Answer-4 kcal/gram
how much kcal/g in fat? - Correct Answer-9 kcal/gram Vendarsol how much kcal/gram is in alcohol? - Correct Answer--> NOT a nutrient -> yields energy= 7kcal/gram -> excess stored as fat
what are some facts about the vitamins? - Correct Answer-1)
13 organic vitamins -> water-soluble vitamins -> fat-soluble vitamins 2) facilitate energy release -> almost every bodily action requires assistance from vitamins 3) vulnerable to destruction -> light, heat, chemical agents -> packaging and processing concerns
what are some facts about minerals and water? - Correct Answer-MINERALS-> - do not yield energy: structure and function roles - 16 essential minerals: a) others being studied Vendarsol
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