Chapter 1
An Introduction to Nutrition · 10 exercises
Problem 1
What does Essential mean?
4 step solution
Problem 2
What are the 6 classes of essential nutrients? Put a star by the MOST essential nutrient.
2 step solution
Problem 4
Which of the nutrients give you Calories?
3 step solution
Problem 5
If you ate a food that contained: 10 grams of Carbohydrate, 10 grams of Fat and 10 grams of Protein, how many Calories would that food contain (approximately)? Hint: Use 4 Calories per gram of Carbohydrate, 9 Calories per gram of Fat and 4 Calories per gram of Protein
4 step solution
Problem 6
Is Alcohol a nutrient? Does Alcohol give you Calories?
3 step solution
Problem 7
When it comes to nutrients, is it “the more the better”? Why or Why not?
4 step solution
Problem 8
Are there “good foods” and “bad foods”? Why or Why not?
3 step solution
Problem 9
What are “phytochemicals”?
3 step solution
Problem 10
What is meant by the term "serving size"? For example, a "serving size" of potato chips is 1 ounce or about 15 chips.
3 step solution
Problem 11
What is your opinion of the role of the federal government in promoting health and preventing disease in Americans?
5 step solution