JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL REVIEW (updated 2026) Questions
& Answers _ Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025_2026
pernicious anemia - (ANSWER)a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency;
occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling - (ANSWER)breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - (ANSWER)Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - (ANSWER)plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below - (ANSWER)41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - (ANSWER)calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - (ANSWER)ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person is
at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - (ANSWER)-Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - (ANSWER)underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - (ANSWER)bacteria and viruses
, JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL REVIEW (updated 2026) Questions
& Answers _ Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025_2026
What is beriberi? - (ANSWER)deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage
Vitamin B - (ANSWER)Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - (ANSWER)the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is
resting
vitamin k - (ANSWER)blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - (ANSWER)phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans
fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - (ANSWER)softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or
calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - (ANSWER)numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with: - (ANSWER)Vitamin D
Iodine and thyroid function - (ANSWER)take iodine found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells that can absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what condition - (ANSWER)seizures cardiac arrest low
potassium gastrointestinal or kidney problems
heme iron - (ANSWER)the iron in foods that is bound to the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins; found
only in meat, fish, and poultry.
& Answers _ Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025_2026
pernicious anemia - (ANSWER)a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency;
occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling - (ANSWER)breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - (ANSWER)Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - (ANSWER)plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below - (ANSWER)41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - (ANSWER)calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - (ANSWER)ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person is
at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - (ANSWER)-Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - (ANSWER)underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - (ANSWER)bacteria and viruses
, JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL REVIEW (updated 2026) Questions
& Answers _ Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025_2026
What is beriberi? - (ANSWER)deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage
Vitamin B - (ANSWER)Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - (ANSWER)the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is
resting
vitamin k - (ANSWER)blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - (ANSWER)phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans
fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - (ANSWER)softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or
calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - (ANSWER)numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with: - (ANSWER)Vitamin D
Iodine and thyroid function - (ANSWER)take iodine found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells that can absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what condition - (ANSWER)seizures cardiac arrest low
potassium gastrointestinal or kidney problems
heme iron - (ANSWER)the iron in foods that is bound to the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins; found
only in meat, fish, and poultry.
