JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION MIDTERM 2026
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ Scurvy.
Answer: A deficiency of Vitamin C.
◉ Chronic disease.
Answer: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not
cured.
◉ Wellness.
Answer: A state of being in good health, especially as an actively
pursued goal.
◉ Nutrients.
Answer: Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth
and the maintenance of life.
◉ Organic.
Answer: Containing carbon; relating to or derived from living matter.
,◉ Inorganic.
Answer: Not consisting of or deriving from living matter.
◉ Macronutrient.
Answer: A type of nutrient required in large amounts for energy and
growth.
◉ Carbohydrates.
Answer: Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen, typically providing energy.
◉ Fats.
Answer: A type of nutrient that provides energy and supports cell
growth.
◉ Proteins.
Answer: Large molecules made up of amino acids that are essential
for the structure and function of cells.
◉ Micronutrients.
Answer: Nutrients required by the body in smaller amounts,
including vitamins and minerals.
, ◉ Vitamins.
Answer: Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth
and nutrition.
◉ Metabolism.
Answer: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism
to maintain life.
◉ Fat soluble vitamins.
Answer: Vitamins that dissolve in fats and oils, including vitamins A,
D, E, and K.
◉ Water soluble vitamins.
Answer: Vitamins that dissolve in water, including vitamin C and the
B vitamins.
◉ Minerals.
Answer: Inorganic elements that are essential for various bodily
functions.
◉ EAR.
Answer: Estimated Average Requirement; the average daily nutrient
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the healthy
individuals.
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ Scurvy.
Answer: A deficiency of Vitamin C.
◉ Chronic disease.
Answer: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not
cured.
◉ Wellness.
Answer: A state of being in good health, especially as an actively
pursued goal.
◉ Nutrients.
Answer: Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth
and the maintenance of life.
◉ Organic.
Answer: Containing carbon; relating to or derived from living matter.
,◉ Inorganic.
Answer: Not consisting of or deriving from living matter.
◉ Macronutrient.
Answer: A type of nutrient required in large amounts for energy and
growth.
◉ Carbohydrates.
Answer: Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen, typically providing energy.
◉ Fats.
Answer: A type of nutrient that provides energy and supports cell
growth.
◉ Proteins.
Answer: Large molecules made up of amino acids that are essential
for the structure and function of cells.
◉ Micronutrients.
Answer: Nutrients required by the body in smaller amounts,
including vitamins and minerals.
, ◉ Vitamins.
Answer: Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth
and nutrition.
◉ Metabolism.
Answer: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism
to maintain life.
◉ Fat soluble vitamins.
Answer: Vitamins that dissolve in fats and oils, including vitamins A,
D, E, and K.
◉ Water soluble vitamins.
Answer: Vitamins that dissolve in water, including vitamin C and the
B vitamins.
◉ Minerals.
Answer: Inorganic elements that are essential for various bodily
functions.
◉ EAR.
Answer: Estimated Average Requirement; the average daily nutrient
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the healthy
individuals.
