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Intro to Nutrition
Week 1 Quiz
Question | Answer |
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Which of the following is a definition of "nutrients"? | chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health |
An essential nutrient: | must be obtained from food |
A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain? | 81 calories |
How many calories are supplied by a vitamin? | 0 |
Which nutrient is the medium for all bodily processes? | water |
The energy-yielding nutrients are: | protein, carbohydrate, and fats |
Which of the following are diet related diseases? | all of these are correct |
Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity has: | increased |
___________ chemical reactions in the cells of the body that change food into energy. | metabolism |
A serving of food contains 10 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ____ calories? | 84 |