Nutrition for Wellbeing (KIN124-D)
Final Study Guide
1. The Essential Nutrients are Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein, and Water.
2. Of the Essential Nutrients, the only one NOT considered a macronutrient is
water.
3. There are two general classes of carbohydrates. They are simple and
complex.
4. Considering the basic types of fat found in the diet (saturated,
monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fat), the type that poses the
greatest potential harm to one’s health is trans fat.
5. Complete proteins are composed of 20 amino acids, 11 of which are
considered non-essential and 9 of which are considered essential.
6. Complete proteins are only contained in animal products.
7. Micronutrients are nutrients required in relatively small amounts by the body.
The two major types of micronutrients are Vitamins and Minerals.
8. The fat soluble Vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
9. Under certain circumstances, the body can produce Vitamin D and K. But all
other vitamins must be obtained through the diet. This makes them essential
nutrients.
10. The nutrient most important for survival is water.
11. The calorie content of the macronutrients is as follows:
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Carbohydrate 4 calories/g
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Fat 9 calories/g
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Protein 4 calories/g
12. For a serving of any food item to be considered “nutrient dense”, it must
contain at least 20% of the daily-recommended value for that nutrient.
13. In high-intensity/explosive activities, the preferred fuel source of the body is
carbohydrate.
14. The majority of the stored fat found in the body exists as triglyceride.
15. A bomb calorimeter is a device used to measure a food’s caloric content.