Jersey College Nutrition Exam Questions
with correct answers
Healthful diet - correct answersThe proper combination of energy and nutrients. It's
adequate, moderate, nutrient-dense, balanced and varied.
Adequate diet - correct answersProvides enough energy, nutrients and fiber to maintain a
person's health.
Nutrient dense diet - correct answersMade up of foods and beverages that supply the highest
amount of nutrient for the lowest amount of calories.
Appetite - correct answersPsychological desire to consume specific foods.
5 components that must be included in food labels. - correct answers1. A statement to
identify.
2. The net contents of the package
3. Ingredient list.
4. Name and address of the food manufacturer, packer or distributor.
5. Nutrition information (nutritional fact panel)
Nutritional Fact Panel includes - correct answers1. Serving size and servings per container.
2. Calories per serving.
3. Percent Daily Values
4. Footnote defining %DV and that they're based on 2000 calorie diet.
