Nutrition Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) / Study Guide Questions with Definitive Solutions.Quiz____?Macronutrient - Answer✓✓ A chemical substance that an organism must obtain in relatively large amounts Quiz____?How many calories per gram for carbohydrates? - Answer✓✓ 4 Quiz____?How many calories per gram for proteins? - Answer✓✓ 4 Quiz____?How many calories per gram for fats? - Answer✓✓ 9 Quiz____?Micronutrients - Page 1 of 20 1 / 3
Answer✓✓ A chemical substance needed in very small amounts, they do not provide energy Quiz____?Examples of micronutrients? - Answer✓✓ Vitamins and minerals Quiz____?Examples of macronutrients? - Answer✓✓ Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats Quiz____?Metabolism - Answer✓✓ Chemical processes that take place in living cells Quiz____?Phytochemicals - Answer✓✓ Substances found in plant foods that are not classified as "nutrients" but are beneficial to health; plants make hundreds of phytochemicals Quiz____?Antioxidants - Answer✓✓ Compounds that protect our cells from the damage caused by oxidation; can help protect the body from damaging molecules Page 2 of 20 2 / 3
Quiz____?Risk factor - Answer✓✓ Personal characteristic that influences changes of developing dz; examples include genetic background, age, environment, access to health care, lifestyle, and psychological factors Quiz____?Lifestyle - Answer✓✓ A person's way of living such as dietary practices, physical activity habits, and use of drugs; lifestyle choices may increase or reduce chances of developing a dx or delay its occurrence for years Quiz____?Nutrient dense foods - Answer✓✓ Have more micronutrients in relation to its energy value Quiz____?Empty calorie foods - Answer✓✓ Poor source of micronutrients compared to energy value Quiz____?Key nutrition concepts - Answer✓✓ Most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of nutrients, balance and variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet, there are not "good" or "bad" foods, enjoying eating all foods in moderation, for each Page 3 of 20
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