SCI 228 Week 4 Midterm

Which of the following BESTdescribes minerals?
Student Answer:
Micronutrients that are broken down easily during digestion
Micronutrients that are easily destroyed by heat & light
Inorganic micronutrients found in a variety of foods
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts by the body
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1
Points Received: 4 of 4
Comments:
2. Question :
(TCO 1) The two overarching goals of ________ are to increase quality
& years of healthy life & to eliminate health disparities.
Student Answer:
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
the USDA
Healthy People 2010
the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1
Points Received: 4 of 4
Comments:
3. Question :
(TCO 1) What element makes protein different from carbohydrate &
fat?
Student Answer:
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1
Points Received: 4 of 4
Comments:
4. Question :
(TCO 1) For dinner, Bill consumes 255 grams of carbohydrate, 70
grams of protein, & 50 grams of fat. In addition, Bill decides that he
wants a glass of wine with his meal. If he drinks one glass of wine
containing 8 grams of alcohol, how many total kilocalories does he
consume in this meal?
Student Answer:
56 kilocalories
540 kilocalories
1,675 kilocalories
1,806 kilocalories
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1
Points Received: 4 of 4
Comments:
5. Question :
(TCO 1) Jose's lunch contains 121 grams of carbohydrate, 40 grams of
protein, & 25 grams of fat. What percent of kilocalories in this meal
come from fat?
Student Answer:
19%
26%
34%
42%.