NUTR 1110 Exam 1

What three nutrients provide energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Minerals

What is a micronutrient?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

What is the science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish you, help you function, and affect body functions and health?

• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Nutrition

• Physics

What are chemical compounds in foods to provide fuel for energy, growth, and maintenance, and to regulate body processes?  

• Enzymes

• Nutrients

• Hormones

• Water

The energy provided from chemical compounds in foods to fuel the body for energy are in what form?

• Kilograms

• Kilometers

• Kilocalories

• Kilonutrients

What three nutrients do not provide energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Vitamins

• Fat

• Minerals

How many calories per gram does protein provide?

• 9

• 7

• 4

• 6

How many calories per gram does fat provide?

• 11

• 9

• 7

• 4

How many calories per gram does carbohydrate provide?

• 9

• 4

• 7

• 5

What major energy source do carbohydrates supply? 

• Amino Acids

• Fatty Acids

• Glucose

• Polypeptides