Basics of Nutrition and Role of Nutrition in Health

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What is the unit of energy in nutrition?

Joule

Newton

Kilogram

Calorie (correct)

Which term refers to life-sustaining substances in food?

Nutrients (correct)

Calorie

Joule

Diet

What does malnutrition refer to?

Balanced nutrient intake

Being overweight

Deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake (correct)

Consuming too many calories

Which aspect of nutrition includes eating patterns and disorders?

Behavioral aspect Signup and view all the answers

What does nutritional status reflect?

How well nutrient needs are being met Signup and view all the answers

In nutrition, what role does socioeconomic and cultural aspect play?

Influences access and consumption of appropriate foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of low protein intake in infants and under 5 children?

Impaired immunity response Signup and view all the answers

Why is high protein intake associated with a burden on the liver and kidney?

Conversion of nitrogen to urea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of high protein intake in relation to heart health?

Increased risk of heart disease Signup and view all the answers

How is energy primarily measured when considering metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein?

Calories or joules Signup and view all the answers

Why is energy required for daily activities like sitting and standing?

To satisfy basal metabolic needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional calorie requirement for work performance referred to as?

Energy required in work Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of nutrient density?

The proportion of nutrients in food in relation to caloric content Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an example of a nutrient dense food?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between nutrient-dense food and empty-calorie food?

Nutrient content relative to energy they contain Signup and view all the answers

Basics of Nutrition and Role of Nutrition in Health

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Questions and Answers

What is the unit of energy in nutrition?

Which term refers to life-sustaining substances in food?

What does malnutrition refer to?

Which aspect of nutrition includes eating patterns and disorders?

What does nutritional status reflect?

In nutrition, what role does socioeconomic and cultural aspect play?

What is the consequence of low protein intake in infants and under 5 children?

Why is high protein intake associated with a burden on the liver and kidney?

What is the primary consequence of high protein intake in relation to heart health?

How is energy primarily measured when considering metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein?

Why is energy required for daily activities like sitting and standing?

What is the additional calorie requirement for work performance referred to as?

What is the definition of nutrient density?

Which of the following is considered an example of a nutrient dense food?

What is the main difference between nutrient-dense food and empty-calorie food?

Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

How are carbohydrates classified based on saccharide units?

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