Science Homework Help

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describe

chronic disease? Choose all that apply.

A) gradual onset

B) long duration

C) respond well to treatment

D) specific signs and symptoms

Question 2

Vitamins and minerals are classified as which type of essential nutrient? _______________________________

Question 3

Match the DRI to the appropriate description

The average daily nutrient intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

A) UL

B) EAR

C) AI

D) RDA

Used when a RDA cannot be established. 

A) UL

B) EAR

C) AI

D) RDA

Estimate of how much is too much with respect to vitamin and mineral intake. Someone who takes supplements should be familiar with this recommendation.

A) UL

B) EAR

C) AI

D) RDA

Question 4

Match the characteristic of a healthy diet to the appropriate description.

1.Getting enough kilocalories, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

A) Moderation

B) Adequacy

C) Variety

D) Balance

2. Contains combinations of foods that provide the proper proportion of nutrients.

A) Moderation

B) Adequacy

C) Variety

D) Balance

3.Eating a lot of different foods each day to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients.

A) Moderation

B) Adequacy

C) Variety

D) Balance

4.Not too much and not too little 

A) Moderation

B) Adequacy

C) Variety

D) Balance

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true about Calories? Choose all that apply.

A) All macronutrients provide 4 kcals per gram.

B) They measure the energy provided by macronutrients

C) They are a measure of energy provided by the micronutrients.

D) 1 kcal = 1 kilocalorie

Question 6

You have tracked your dietary intake and have determined that you consume 245 grams of carbohydrate, 114 grams of protein and 78 grams of fat. How many total kilocalories did this provide? See the Calculating Calories worksheet linked under this module for a step by step. 

A) 1530

B) 2138

C) 2586

D) 3147

Question 7

Based on the above information, calculate the percentage of kilocalories that came from the carbohydrate, the protein and the fat.

A) 55% carbohydrate, 15% protein and 30% fat

B) 30% carbohydrate, 40% protein and 30% fat

C) 46% carbohydrate, 21% protein and 33% fat

D) 65% carbohydrate, 21% protein and 33% fat

Question 7

You want to lose weight and it has been recommended that you consume a 2000 Calorie diet with the following composition:

            Nutrient                     % Calories

           Carbs                45

           Protein               30

           Fat                                  25

How many grams of each nutrient are you allowed on this meal plan? See the Calculating Calories worksheet linked under this module for a step by step. 

A) 900 grams of carbohydrate, 600 grams of protein and 500 grams of fat

B) 340 grams of carbohydrate, 200 grams of protein and 150 grams of fat

C) 225 grams of carbohydrate, 150 grams of protein and 55 grams of fat

D) 100 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of protein and 50 grams of fat