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Study Questions Chapter 19,
M. J. Malachowski, Ph.D

Study Questions - Nutrition



  1. What are the six "basic" nutrients?
    Define the term "essential" as it is used in nutrition.
  2. What does "RDA" mean?
    • Is it beneficial to eat more than the RDA of vitamins and minerals?
    • Which vitamins are fat soluble and
    • which are water soluble?
    • Why is this difference important?

  3. What is the calorie distribution of the typical American diet?
    How should this distribution be improved?
    Why?
  4. Know the following facts about carbohydrates, fats, and proteins:
    1. Basic chemical structure
    2. Good food sources
    3. Use in the body

  5. What is fiber, why is it beneficial?
  6. Distinguish between:
    • saturated,
    • monounsaturated, and
    • poly unsaturated fats.

    What foods contain each type of fat?
    What effect may each of them have on the body?
  7. Cholesterol
    • What is cholesterol?
    • What are some of its functions?
    • What foods are high in cholesterol?
    • What are its harmful effects?

  8. What is meant by a "complete" protein?
    How can incomplete proteins be combined to provide complete protein?
  9. What is the relationship between:
    • calories,
    • energy, and
    • weight change?

    Know the ideal weight range for you height and build.
    How many calories are equivalent to a pound of body weight?
    What is the set point theory?
    Why is exercise helpful in weight control?












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