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Nutrition Final
Nightingale College
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. A slice of whole-wheat bread supplies approximately 13 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of fat, 3 grams of protein, and 11 grams of water. Based on this information, how many calories are in the slice of bread? | 13 g x 4 kcal/g = 52 Calories from carbohydrate; 1 g x 9 kcal/g = 9 Calories from fat; 3 g x 4 kcal/g = 12 Calories from protein; water does not provide any calories. Add them up. 52 + 9 + 12 = 73 Calories in the slice of bread |
| 2. MyPlate is the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food Guidance System for nutrition recommendations that depicts five food groups on a plate. What are the key nutrients in the MyPlate food groups? | Fruit and vegetable groups: vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber Grain group: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron Protein group: protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 , iron, zinc Dairy group: protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12, calcium, potassium |
| 3. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. How many calories did Suzy consume? | 75 g x 4 kcal/g = 300 Calories from carbohydrate 25 g x 4 kcal/g = 100 Calories from protein 15 g x 9 kcal/g = 135 Calories from fat Total Calories = 300 + 100 + 135 = 535 Calories |
| 4. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. What percent calories came from total fat? | 135 Calories from fat / 535 Total Calories = 0.25 0.25 x 100 = 25% Calories came from fat |
| 5. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. What percent calories came from saturated fat? | 5 g x 9 kcal/g = 45 Calories from saturated fat 45 Calories from sat fat / 535 Total Calories = 0.08 0.08 x 100 = 8% Calories from saturated fat |
| 6. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. What percent calories came from carbohydrate? | 300 Calories from carb / 535 Total Calories = 0.56 0.56 x 100 = 56% Calories from carbohydrate |
| 7. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. What percent calories came from protein? | 00 Calories from protein / 535 Total Calories = 0.19 0.19 x 100 = 19% Calories from protein |
| 8. Suzy consumes a meal that contains 75 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat, 5 of which are saturated fat. Please show your work. Does this meal meet the AMDR or dietary guidelines for each of these nutrients? Please explain. | Yes, this meal meets the AMDR for these nutrients. AMDR for carbohydrates is 45-65% of energy. meal @56% is within AMDR AMDR for fat is 20-35% of energy. meal @25% is within The Dietary Guidelines recommend less than 10% of calories from saturated f |
| 9. John’s diet provides 2400 kcal daily. To obtain 55% of his total energy intake from carbohydrates, he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily. | 2400 x 0.55 = 1320 Calories from carbohydrate 1320 Calories / 4 g/Cal = 330 grams of carbohydrates |
| 10. Which of the following foods are naturally rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid)? Poultry, soybeans, corn Steak, 2% milk, cheese Olive oil, avocado, peanut butter Salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds | D. Salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds |
| 11. Pat is 28 years old and weighs 172 pounds. What is their RDA for protein? The RDA for protein is 0.8 g per kg of body weight. | Convert 172 pounds to kilograms. 172/2.2 = 78.2 kg Next, multiply the weight in kilograms by 0.8. 78.2 x 0.8 = 62.5 grams of protein |
| 12. While at a dinner party, Sam drank 10 ounces of wine and 3 ounces of liquor. Based on this information, their alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks. How many calories from alcohol? The answer is 4 standard drinks. | A standard size drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of liquor, and all contain about 15 grams of alcohol. 7 kcal/g of alcohol. 60 x 7 = 420 Calories |
| 13. Which of the following are all fat-soluble vitamins? Vitamin E, biotin, glycerol Thiamin, chylomicron, vitamin B12 Vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K Pantothenic acid, vitamin K, folate | C. Vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K |
| 14. Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral? Iron Magnesium Manganese Zinc | B. Magnesium |
| 15. Quinn’s BMI is 24.8. Their weight is within the _________ range. Healthy Underweight Obese Overweight | A. Healthy |
| 16. How do cells use ATP? | We cannot use the energy from food directly. It must first be converted through metabolism to ATP (adenosine triphosphate) an energy carrying molecule used to do work for the cell. Glucose is metabolized to form ATP molecules. |
| 17. Sarah’s pre-pregnancy weight of 120 pounds put her BMI in the normal weight range. Based on this information, her doctor in conjunction with the Institute of Medicine recommendations, would recommend that she gain __________ pounds during her pregnanc | C. 25 to 35 pounds |
| 18. Senior adults are at an increased risk of malnutrition due to which factors? A.Poor mental health including depression B.Tooth loss and other dental problems C.Issues shopping for and preparing foods because of vision and D.neurological problems | All of these answers A.Poor mental health including depression B.Tooth loss and other dental problems C.Issues shopping for and preparing foods because of vision and D.neurological problems |
| 19. Which agency is responsible for pesticide and chemical use? EPA FTC USDA CDC | A. EPA |
| 20. Food security is NOT influenced by which of the following factors? Income Water fluoridation Access to healthcare Food sustainability | B. Water fluoridation |