NUTR 331 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY

NUTR 331 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY

Chapter 1 Food Choices and Human Health
MULTICHOICE
1. Which of the following nutrients is the most energy-rich?
(A) fat
(B) protein
(C) minerals
(D) carbohydrate
Answer : (A)
2. Which of the following units do food scientists use to measure food energy?
(A) units of mass
(B) kilocalories
(C) kilograms
(D) grams
Answer : (B)
3. Which of the following characteristics applies to alcohol?
(A) It contributes no Calories.
(B) It interferes with repair of body tissues.
(C) It is a nutrient.
(D) It is non-toxic to the body.
Answer : (B)
4. How many Calories are there in 1 gram of carbohydrate or protein?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) 9