Exam #1- Chapter 1-2 Due 6/13 -Submit Here

  • Due Jun 13, 2021 by 11:59pm
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Here is Exam #1.  This exam  is based off the material that you learned in Module 1 and Module 2.  This includes the reading and notes and links.  Please feel free to use any of your materials to help you with the exam.  This will allow you to go back through the material to find important information for review if you do not recall the info easily. This exam can be cut and pasted into a document and you can fill in the answers and then submit the exam here. Definitely let me know if you have any questions.

 

CCV-NUTRITION TEST (Chapters 1-2)                           
NAME:___________________________________
DATE:____________________________________

SHORT ANSWER- 2 points each unless otherwise noted.

  1. What is the other name for trans fats? How would you find them listed in the

      Ingredients on a label and what major chronic disease are they connected to?

 

  1. The six major nutrients are:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  1. Food energy is measured in: 
             

  4.  Antioxidants are also known as:

 

  1. RDA guidelines are standardized according to?:

 

  1. Diet is related to several chronic diseases and disorders. List three

 

  1. What is a food additive?:

 

  1. The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label must routinely provide information about?  : List three food label requirements.

 

  1. Factors that influence and allow for dietary changes may be based on? List two.

           

  1. List two established relationships between diet and behavior.

 

11.  Although we all need the same nutrients, the amount of each nutrient will vary for each individual based on several variables.   List four factors that may effect nutrient intake (1 point each)

           

  1. Some people are at a greater risk for malnutrition than others: List three groups of people that fall into this category.

           

  1. List 2 defining characteristics of essential nutrients.

 

  1. The %Daily Values information that is given on a Nutrition label on food products is not intended for personal intake goals.  What it its primary intention:

 

  1. Nutrients have many functions in the body: List the three general actions from the notes. (2 points each)

           

 

SHORT ANSWERS:

16.  Define the concept of nutrient dense food versus empty-calorie food/junk food and list an example: . (6 points ) 

 

17.  Discuss in detail three observations of concern/inherent problems with the USDA food pyramids/plate: (4 points each)

 

18.  Define Nutrition (6 points)

 

19.  What are the two main motivators for nutrition misinformation. (2 points each) .

           

20.  The majority of Americans do not eat a well-balanced diet. List three common dietary imbalances of many Americans .2 points each.

 

 

TRUE and FALSE (2 points each)

 

21.  ____True _____False    -The AI’s or Average Intakes were established in order to provide an upper limit for nutrient intake in order to

                                                        avoid toxicity.

22.  ____True   _____False    -Vitamins are not considered an essential nutrient however they offer significant health benefits.

23.  ____True   _____False    -Fortification refers to the process of replacing thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and iron lost when grains are refined. 

                                                          Folic acid is also now added as of 1990’s.

24. ____True  _____False   - The typical American diet contains adequate amounts of good quality fats

25.____True _____False     -The radura is the symbol that is required on foods that are organically grown.

26.____True _____False     -Nutrition-related diseases most often originate in the cell where either structure or function is compromised . 

 

27.  List one reason in detail why you believe the study of Nutrition is important. (4 points)

 

28.  Discuss in detail either a benefit or downfall of the DRI’s (Dietary Reference Intakes)(6 points).

 

EXTRA CREDIT

List 2 examples of phytochemcials ( 2 points)

           

Explain your understanding and thoughts regarding the differences in quality of food today. (up to 5 points)

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