Mid-term Study Guide
HE325 Nutrition
Mid-term Study Guide
Be able to list 3 reasons why we eat the way we do and which ones influence you
Know the 6 classes of essential nutrients
Know the definition of a kilocalorie
Know what balance, variety, and moderation are
Know what nutrient density means and be able to list examples
Be able to draw the new “Choose My Plate” food guide, including labeling each section in the correct place
Know the definition for digestion
Know how many calories per gram carbohydrates contain
Be able to determine which foods are a source of fiber, complex carbohydrates, and simple sugars
Know what the four functions of glucose are in the body
Know what the functions of glycogen are
Be able to give examples of simple sugars
Be able to give examples of alternative sweeteners
Be able to list three ways to decrease simple sugars in the diet
Know the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber and foods which contain each of these
Be aware of the health benefits of fiber
Know how much fiber we need if taking in 2000-2500kcal/day
Know how many calories per gram protein contains
Know the roles of protein in the body
Know the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids
Know the difference between complete and incomplete proteins and be able to list an example of each
Know what the term “complimentary proteins” means
Know what the three groups of complimentary proteins are and be able to list foods in each group as well as combinations that would fulfill the definition of a complimentary protein
Be able to distinguish whether soy is similar in quality to animal protein
Be able to distinguish between the variety of vegetarian styles
Know how many calories per gram fats/lipids contain
Know the “other name” for omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids
Know what the functions of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are
Know what the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are
Be able to list some food sources high in omega-3 fatty acids
Know the difference in saturated fats in foods (firmness, melting point, etc.)
Be able to list five ways to lower the amount of saturated fat in a person’s diet
Know the functions of triglycerides
Know the functions of cholesterol
Know what foods cholesterol is found in
Know the difference between LDL and HDL and what each stands for as well as the difference between the two (the function of each)
Know what hydrogenation does to liquid oils
Know how trans fatty acids effect cholesterol levels
Be able to make out a daily menu/diet for someone who wants to cut some of the saturated fat out of their diet and increase the amount of fiber they are taking in
Hammermeister 2015