BIOD 121: Nutrition Final Exam - Portage Learning Questions With
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1. If a new study finds that individuals with a waist to hip ratio greater than 0.9
have a significantly higher risk of heart disease, how might this affect the
health recommendations for Fred?
Fred should ignore waist to hip ratio since his BMI is acceptable.
Fred should increase his caloric intake to gain weight.
Fred is at no risk and should maintain his current lifestyle.
Fred may need to focus on reducing his waist to hip ratio to lower his
risk of heart disease.
2. Bonking refers to:
Experiencing a heat related illness due to dehydration
Experiencing a heat related illness due to electrolyte imbalance
Decrease in athletic performance, due to exhaustion of
glucose/glycogen
Improvement in the athletic performance, due to replenishment of
glucose/glycogen
3. If a patient has consistently high blood sugar levels, which hormone would
you expect to be ineffective in regulating their blood glucose?
Glucagon
Cortisol
Insulin
Adrenaline
,4. A patient presents to her primary care providers office concerned about a
one day history of increased yellowing of the palms of her hands and soles
of her feet. She denies any pain or discomfort. When reviewing her dietary
habits, she admits to recently starting a new diet, where is has been juicing
and drinks 7-8 glasses of fresh carrot juice daily. What pigment is responsible
for the yellowing of her palms and soles?
Carotene
Hemoglobin
Eumelanin
Pheomelanin
5. Scurvy, a condition characterized by degenerative changes in soft tissue and
bones, is caused by a deficiency in _.
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin B
vitamin C
6. Risk factors for malnutrition
young and old
trauma
gi disorders
all of the above
7. Describe how to calculate the total caloric content of a food item using its
macronutrient composition.
, To calculate total calories, multiply the grams of carbohydrates by
4, protein by 4, and fat by 9, then sum the results.
To calculate total calories, only consider the grams of fat and multiply
by 9.
To calculate total calories, divide the total grams of macronutrients by
4.
To calculate total calories, add the grams of each macronutrient
together.
8. If a patient has a condition that leads to excessive secretion of Aldosterone,
what potential health issue might they face?
Hypertension
Dehydration
Anemia
Hypoglycemia
9. Which is true about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
They are the foundation of the U.S. government's nutrition policy
The guide government programs such as USDA's school lunch
program
All above are true
They are designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease
10. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with Scurvy?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
, Vitamin A
Vitamin C
11. Describe the role of Vitamin C in the human body.
Vitamin C is essential for DNA replication.
Vitamin C is important for the synthesis of collagen and acts as an
antioxidant.
Vitamin C helps in the absorption of fats.
Vitamin C is primarily used for energy production.
12. What term is used to describe an infant that is smaller than expected for its
gestational age?
High birth weight
Low birth weight
Normal weight
Gestational weight
13. What is the term used to describe the physical and physiological changes in
body structure and function due to aging?
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Development
Aging
14. Describe the process by which Vitamin A is obtained from its precursors in
the diet.
Accurate Answers 100% Guarantee Pass 2026-2027
1. If a new study finds that individuals with a waist to hip ratio greater than 0.9
have a significantly higher risk of heart disease, how might this affect the
health recommendations for Fred?
Fred should ignore waist to hip ratio since his BMI is acceptable.
Fred should increase his caloric intake to gain weight.
Fred is at no risk and should maintain his current lifestyle.
Fred may need to focus on reducing his waist to hip ratio to lower his
risk of heart disease.
2. Bonking refers to:
Experiencing a heat related illness due to dehydration
Experiencing a heat related illness due to electrolyte imbalance
Decrease in athletic performance, due to exhaustion of
glucose/glycogen
Improvement in the athletic performance, due to replenishment of
glucose/glycogen
3. If a patient has consistently high blood sugar levels, which hormone would
you expect to be ineffective in regulating their blood glucose?
Glucagon
Cortisol
Insulin
Adrenaline
,4. A patient presents to her primary care providers office concerned about a
one day history of increased yellowing of the palms of her hands and soles
of her feet. She denies any pain or discomfort. When reviewing her dietary
habits, she admits to recently starting a new diet, where is has been juicing
and drinks 7-8 glasses of fresh carrot juice daily. What pigment is responsible
for the yellowing of her palms and soles?
Carotene
Hemoglobin
Eumelanin
Pheomelanin
5. Scurvy, a condition characterized by degenerative changes in soft tissue and
bones, is caused by a deficiency in _.
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin B
vitamin C
6. Risk factors for malnutrition
young and old
trauma
gi disorders
all of the above
7. Describe how to calculate the total caloric content of a food item using its
macronutrient composition.
, To calculate total calories, multiply the grams of carbohydrates by
4, protein by 4, and fat by 9, then sum the results.
To calculate total calories, only consider the grams of fat and multiply
by 9.
To calculate total calories, divide the total grams of macronutrients by
4.
To calculate total calories, add the grams of each macronutrient
together.
8. If a patient has a condition that leads to excessive secretion of Aldosterone,
what potential health issue might they face?
Hypertension
Dehydration
Anemia
Hypoglycemia
9. Which is true about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
They are the foundation of the U.S. government's nutrition policy
The guide government programs such as USDA's school lunch
program
All above are true
They are designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease
10. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with Scurvy?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
, Vitamin A
Vitamin C
11. Describe the role of Vitamin C in the human body.
Vitamin C is essential for DNA replication.
Vitamin C is important for the synthesis of collagen and acts as an
antioxidant.
Vitamin C helps in the absorption of fats.
Vitamin C is primarily used for energy production.
12. What term is used to describe an infant that is smaller than expected for its
gestational age?
High birth weight
Low birth weight
Normal weight
Gestational weight
13. What is the term used to describe the physical and physiological changes in
body structure and function due to aging?
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Development
Aging
14. Describe the process by which Vitamin A is obtained from its precursors in
the diet.
