FSHN 185 Quizzes (Module 1-6)

FSHN 185 Quizzes (Module 1-6)
Which of the following is an example of anthropometric assessment?
height and weight
Nutrients are ______________________.
chemicals that the human body needs for normal functioning
Yesterday Kaiulani consumed 2100 kcalories worth of food that contained 60 g of
protein. How did her protein intake compare with current recommendations?
She ate within the recommended range for protein.
What is a diet (based on the definition from class)?
The food we eat to obtain nutrients and sustain life
What are the SPC Dietary Guidelines?
Guidelines for healthy eating that focus on traditional pacific crops, food security and
health issues in the Pacific region.
Keoni's only source of fruit is orange juice. You suggest that he consumes other types
of fruit and fruit juices to improve his diet. Which diet principle is Keoni going to improve
most?
Variety
Which of the following nutrient classes make a major contribution to body structure?
lipids, protein, minerals
Which of the following is the building block of protein?
amino acid
One gram of carbohydrate such as starch provides _________ kcal.
4
The _____ refers to the kcal requirement for an individual and the ____ refers to the
nutrient requirement that meets the needs of 98% of healthy individuals.
EER, RDA
Blood analysis is considered to be which type of nutrition assessment?
Biochemical
What substance is an energy source but is not regarded as a nutrient?
vitamins