NS 1410 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 2026-2027
Are all ergogenic aids safe? - correct
answer - No, some are unsafe or unproven
Benefits of colostrum? - correct answer -
Provides antibodies for infant immunity
Benefits of physical activity? - correct
answer - Improves heart health, mood,
metabolism
Benefits of vegetarian diets? - correct
answer - Lower risk of heart disease, lower
BMI
BMI classification: obese? - correct answer
- 30 and above
,BMI classification: overweight? - correct
answer - 25-29.9
Causes of elderly weight loss? - correct
answer - Medication, depression, reduced
appetite
Define antioxidants and explain how they
protect the body. - correct answer -
Compounds that neutralize free radicals to
prevent cell damage
Define kwashiorkor. - correct answer -
Protein deficiency with edema
Define marasmus. - correct answer -
Severe energy deficiency causing wasting
Define PA and TEF in the context of energy
expenditure. - correct answer - PA:
, Physical Activity; TEF: Thermic Effect of Food
(energy used to digest food)
Elderly concerns: arthritis, constipation? -
correct answer - Adjust diet for fiber and
anti-inflammatory foods
Factors increasing BMR? - correct answer -
Muscle mass, age, fever, exercise
Fluid needs in elderly? - correct answer -
Increased due to lower thirst response
Foods to avoid for infants? - correct
answer - Honey, cow's milk, choking hazards
Foods to avoid while pregnant? - correct
answer - Raw fish, deli meats, high mercury
fish
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 2026-2027
Are all ergogenic aids safe? - correct
answer - No, some are unsafe or unproven
Benefits of colostrum? - correct answer -
Provides antibodies for infant immunity
Benefits of physical activity? - correct
answer - Improves heart health, mood,
metabolism
Benefits of vegetarian diets? - correct
answer - Lower risk of heart disease, lower
BMI
BMI classification: obese? - correct answer
- 30 and above
,BMI classification: overweight? - correct
answer - 25-29.9
Causes of elderly weight loss? - correct
answer - Medication, depression, reduced
appetite
Define antioxidants and explain how they
protect the body. - correct answer -
Compounds that neutralize free radicals to
prevent cell damage
Define kwashiorkor. - correct answer -
Protein deficiency with edema
Define marasmus. - correct answer -
Severe energy deficiency causing wasting
Define PA and TEF in the context of energy
expenditure. - correct answer - PA:
, Physical Activity; TEF: Thermic Effect of Food
(energy used to digest food)
Elderly concerns: arthritis, constipation? -
correct answer - Adjust diet for fiber and
anti-inflammatory foods
Factors increasing BMR? - correct answer -
Muscle mass, age, fever, exercise
Fluid needs in elderly? - correct answer -
Increased due to lower thirst response
Foods to avoid for infants? - correct
answer - Honey, cow's milk, choking hazards
Foods to avoid while pregnant? - correct
answer - Raw fish, deli meats, high mercury
fish
