NDFS 100 All Quizzes with All Correct
Answers 2026 Updated.
Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease - Answer C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient found only in raw foods.
B. A necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
C. The body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials in a timely manner.
D. Compounds the body can make for itself. - Answer B. A necessary nutrient that can only
be obtained from the diet.
Correct! Essential nutrients are nutrients the body cannot make for itself or cannot make fast
enough from other raw materials; nutrients must be obtained from food to prevent deficiencies.
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
A. Alcohol
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Fat - Answer D. Fat
Correct! Fat has 9 kcal/g
Which nutrient category provides energy?
A. Minerals
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Water - Answer B. Carbohydrates
Correct! Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g. (Page 7)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess?
A. Adequacy
,B. Balance
C. Moderation
D. Variety - Answer C. Moderation
Correct! Moderation means to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to excess
A study conducted in several contries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat
were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):
A. Epidemiological study
B. Case study
C. Intervention study
D. Blind experiment - Answer A. Epidemiological study
Correct! Epidemiological studies are studies of whole populations that can reveal a correlation
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the other half are
given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle strength is monitored. The drink
without the whey protein is called a(n)
A. Experimental group
B. Correlation
C. Placebo
D. Regression model - Answer C. Placebo
Correct! Placebo is a sham treatment used in scientific studies. See Table 1-7, page 16.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:
A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
B. Completion of a medical degree
C. Use of the term "dietist" after the individual's name
D. Completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program - Answer A.
Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
Correct! Qualified nutrition experts complete at least a BS degree in nutrition from an
accredited college or university.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle
practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both
died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of
behavior change?
A. Preparation
B. Contemplation
, C. Action
D. Maintenance - Answer B. Contemplation
Correct! Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and cons of
change. See Table 1-9, page 18.
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake weigh?
A. 35 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
B. 99 lb
C. 169 lb
D. 192 lb - Answer C. 169 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the DRI?
A. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
D. They are for individuals who are healthy. - Answer B. They are minimum requirements,
not recommendations.
Correct! DRI are recommended intakes, not minimums. See "Dietary Reference Intakes" and
"Understanding the DRI Recommended Intakes." (Page 34)
What is the AMDR for protein?
A. 10-35% of calories
B. 20-35% of calories
C. 45-65% of calories
D. 35-65% of calories - Answer A. 10-35% of calories
Correct! The AMDR for protein is 10-35% of calorie intake. See the section titled: "The DRI Lists
and Purposes" and "AMDR-Calorie Percentage Ranges." (Page 33)
What is the recommended folate intake for a 22 year old pregnant female? (use the chart on
the first page of your book to answer this question OR if using the e-book use Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI) found after the appendix in the chapter table of contents)
A. RDA of 600 ug
B. RDA of 600 mg
Answers 2026 Updated.
Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease - Answer C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient found only in raw foods.
B. A necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
C. The body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials in a timely manner.
D. Compounds the body can make for itself. - Answer B. A necessary nutrient that can only
be obtained from the diet.
Correct! Essential nutrients are nutrients the body cannot make for itself or cannot make fast
enough from other raw materials; nutrients must be obtained from food to prevent deficiencies.
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
A. Alcohol
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Fat - Answer D. Fat
Correct! Fat has 9 kcal/g
Which nutrient category provides energy?
A. Minerals
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Water - Answer B. Carbohydrates
Correct! Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g. (Page 7)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess?
A. Adequacy
,B. Balance
C. Moderation
D. Variety - Answer C. Moderation
Correct! Moderation means to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to excess
A study conducted in several contries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of animal fat
were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of a(n):
A. Epidemiological study
B. Case study
C. Intervention study
D. Blind experiment - Answer A. Epidemiological study
Correct! Epidemiological studies are studies of whole populations that can reveal a correlation
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the other half are
given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle strength is monitored. The drink
without the whey protein is called a(n)
A. Experimental group
B. Correlation
C. Placebo
D. Regression model - Answer C. Placebo
Correct! Placebo is a sham treatment used in scientific studies. See Table 1-7, page 16.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:
A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
B. Completion of a medical degree
C. Use of the term "dietist" after the individual's name
D. Completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program - Answer A.
Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
Correct! Qualified nutrition experts complete at least a BS degree in nutrition from an
accredited college or university.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and lifestyle
practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father and brother both
died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for dinner." He is in what stage of
behavior change?
A. Preparation
B. Contemplation
, C. Action
D. Maintenance - Answer B. Contemplation
Correct! Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and cons of
change. See Table 1-9, page 18.
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake weigh?
A. 35 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
B. 99 lb
C. 169 lb
D. 192 lb - Answer C. 169 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the DRI?
A. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
D. They are for individuals who are healthy. - Answer B. They are minimum requirements,
not recommendations.
Correct! DRI are recommended intakes, not minimums. See "Dietary Reference Intakes" and
"Understanding the DRI Recommended Intakes." (Page 34)
What is the AMDR for protein?
A. 10-35% of calories
B. 20-35% of calories
C. 45-65% of calories
D. 35-65% of calories - Answer A. 10-35% of calories
Correct! The AMDR for protein is 10-35% of calorie intake. See the section titled: "The DRI Lists
and Purposes" and "AMDR-Calorie Percentage Ranges." (Page 33)
What is the recommended folate intake for a 22 year old pregnant female? (use the chart on
the first page of your book to answer this question OR if using the e-book use Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI) found after the appendix in the chapter table of contents)
A. RDA of 600 ug
B. RDA of 600 mg
