Nutrition 1

What is the primary focus of the science of nutrition?

• Studying the factors that influence our eating patterns

• Making recommendations about the amount of each type of food to eat

• Studying food and how it nourishes the body and influences health

• Learning how to cook and prepare healthy meals

Which of the following is NOT a component of nutrition?

• How we consume food

• How we digest and metabolize food

• How nutrients affect our body

• How to market food products effectively

What are nutrients?

• Substances that provide energy for electronics

• Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function

• Elements that make up the earth's atmosphere

• Compounds used exclusively in industrial processes

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Categorize the following.

Groups:

(a) Macronutrients

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(b) Micronutrients

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Minerals

Which nutrients are required by the body in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health?

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

• Non-essential nutrients

• Trace elements

What are the only nutrients that provide energy?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

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What are carbohydrates composed of?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Sulfur

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Which of the following is not a source of carbohydrates?

• Rice, wheat, and other grains

• Fruits and vegetables

• Legumes (e.g., lentils, beans, peas), seeds, and nuts

• Fish and seafood

What is the most abundant form of carbohydrate produced by plants?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glucose

• Fructose

What process do plants use to make glucose?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

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