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What is the primary component of energy expenditure?
What is the result of consuming more calories than the body needs for energy expenditure?
What is not a method of measuring obesity and body composition?
What is a consequence of misinformation in nutrition?
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What is essential for identifying reliable nutrition information?
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What contributes to basal metabolic rate?
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What is a consequence of lower energy intake?
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What is a characteristic of reliable nutrition information?
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What is the primary function of nutrients in food?
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Which factor is most likely to influence an individual's food choices?
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What is the primary benefit of good nutrition for health?
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What is the correct classification of nutrients?
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What happens when energy intake equals energy expenditure?
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How do nutrients provide energy to the body?
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What is the purpose of analyzing nutrient composition of food?
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What is the relationship between energy balance and body weight?
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Study Notes
Definition of Food and Nutrition
- Food is defined as substances consumed by people and animals that provide nutrients to sustain life.
- Good nutrition is important for health as it helps in preventing chronic diseases.
Factors Influencing Food Choices
- Social interaction is one of the factors that influence our food choices.
Nutrients and Energy
- There are six major classes of nutrients.
- Energy balance refers to the balance between energy intake and expenditure in the body.
- Energy values of food are determined by analyzing their nutrient composition.
- Energy expenditure is contributed by basal metabolic rate, physical activity, digestion and absorption, and thermic effect of food.
Energy Intake and Body Weight
- Consuming more calories than the body needs for energy expenditure leads to weight gain.
Measuring Obesity and Body Composition
- Obesity and body composition can be measured using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and skinfold caliper measurements.
Misinformation in Nutrition
- Misinformation in nutrition can lead to poor health outcomes, be misleading and inaccurate, and create confusion among the general public.
Identifying Reliable Nutrition Information
- Reliable nutrition information can be identified by checking the credibility of sources, looking for peer-reviewed research, and considering the context of the information.
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This quiz covers the definition and importance of food and nutrition, factors influencing food choices, and nutrients and energy balance.
