JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION MIDTERM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | … EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Jersey College Nutrition
Midterm Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
95 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 95 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales focused on
nutrition. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding essential nutrition concepts and
principles. Students can utilize it for effective study, course review, and preparation for certification
exams.
CONTENTS
Nutritional Basics Q1–Q20
Micronutrients Q21–Q27
Dietary Guidelines and Recommendations Q28–Q30
Digestion and Absorption Q31–Q47
Macronutrients Q48–Q68
Fluid and Electrolytes Q69–Q83
Health and Wellness Q84–Q95
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 95
Nutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health influences
RATIONALE
Nutrition encompasses the study of macronutrients and micronutrients in food, examining their biochemical roles
and effects on physiological processes, thus directly linking dietary choices to health outcomes. Understanding
this relationship is crucial for promoting optimal health and preventing disease through informed dietary
practices.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 95
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function.
RATIONALE
Nutrients are organic or inorganic substances that provide essential support for metabolic processes, growth, and
physiological function. They include macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as
micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, all of which are for maintaining health.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 95
Six groups of nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
RATIONALE
Nutrients are classified into six groups based on their distinct biochemical roles in supporting physiological
functions, energy production, and health. Each group—carbohydrates, fats and oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
and water—contributes uniquely to metabolic processes and homeostasis.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 95
Macronutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
nutrients that our body needs in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats,
and proteins.
RATIONALE
Macronutrients are essential for energy production, growth, and bodily functions, comprising carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats, which are required in significant quantities compared to micronutrients. Understanding their
roles supports nutritional balance and the maintenance of health.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 95
Micronutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and
minerals such as vitamin B&C.
RATIONALE
Micronutrients play crucial roles in enzymatic reactions, immune function, and metabolic processes, requiring only
small quantities to maintain health. Vitamins and minerals, including B and C, exemplify these nutrients, for
preventing deficiencies and supporting physiological functions.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 95
Vitamins ADKE
CORRECT ANSWER
organic compounds that assist us in regulating our body's processes.
RATIONALE
Organic compounds classified as vitamins play critical roles as coenzymes or precursors in biochemical processes,
facilitating vital functions such as metabolism, immune response, and cellular repair. Their regulatory influence on
physiological processes underscores their importance for maintaining health and homeostasis.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 95
Minerals B&C
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic substances that are not broken down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat
or light.
RATIONALE
Minerals are inorganic compounds that retain their structure through digestive processes and are stable under
heat and light, making them essential for various physiological functions without being metabolized like organic
nutrients. This property underscores their role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting enzymatic reactions in
the body.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 95
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment
CORRECT ANSWER
the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group. Scientist use it
to calculate the RDA
RATIONALE
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) serves as a benchmark for nutritional intake, calculated to fulfill the
needs of 50% of a specific population group, thus providing a foundation for establishing the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for broader nutritional guidelines. This principle underscores the importance of
population-based dietary assessments in public health nutrition planning.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 95
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance
CORRECT ANSWER
the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this
amount!
RATIONALE
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) quantifies the average daily intake sufficient to meet the nutritional
requirements of nearly all individuals in a specific demographic, ensuring adequate nutrient levels for optimal
health. This concept underscores the importance of tailored dietary guidelines to prevent deficiencies across
populations.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 95
AI The Adequate Intake
Page 4
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Jersey College Nutrition
Midterm Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
95 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 95 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales focused on
nutrition. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding essential nutrition concepts and
principles. Students can utilize it for effective study, course review, and preparation for certification
exams.
CONTENTS
Nutritional Basics Q1–Q20
Micronutrients Q21–Q27
Dietary Guidelines and Recommendations Q28–Q30
Digestion and Absorption Q31–Q47
Macronutrients Q48–Q68
Fluid and Electrolytes Q69–Q83
Health and Wellness Q84–Q95
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 95
Nutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health influences
RATIONALE
Nutrition encompasses the study of macronutrients and micronutrients in food, examining their biochemical roles
and effects on physiological processes, thus directly linking dietary choices to health outcomes. Understanding
this relationship is crucial for promoting optimal health and preventing disease through informed dietary
practices.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 95
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function.
RATIONALE
Nutrients are organic or inorganic substances that provide essential support for metabolic processes, growth, and
physiological function. They include macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as
micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, all of which are for maintaining health.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 95
Six groups of nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
RATIONALE
Nutrients are classified into six groups based on their distinct biochemical roles in supporting physiological
functions, energy production, and health. Each group—carbohydrates, fats and oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
and water—contributes uniquely to metabolic processes and homeostasis.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 95
Macronutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
nutrients that our body needs in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats,
and proteins.
RATIONALE
Macronutrients are essential for energy production, growth, and bodily functions, comprising carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats, which are required in significant quantities compared to micronutrients. Understanding their
roles supports nutritional balance and the maintenance of health.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 95
Micronutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and
minerals such as vitamin B&C.
RATIONALE
Micronutrients play crucial roles in enzymatic reactions, immune function, and metabolic processes, requiring only
small quantities to maintain health. Vitamins and minerals, including B and C, exemplify these nutrients, for
preventing deficiencies and supporting physiological functions.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 95
Vitamins ADKE
CORRECT ANSWER
organic compounds that assist us in regulating our body's processes.
RATIONALE
Organic compounds classified as vitamins play critical roles as coenzymes or precursors in biochemical processes,
facilitating vital functions such as metabolism, immune response, and cellular repair. Their regulatory influence on
physiological processes underscores their importance for maintaining health and homeostasis.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 95
Minerals B&C
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic substances that are not broken down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat
or light.
RATIONALE
Minerals are inorganic compounds that retain their structure through digestive processes and are stable under
heat and light, making them essential for various physiological functions without being metabolized like organic
nutrients. This property underscores their role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting enzymatic reactions in
the body.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 95
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment
CORRECT ANSWER
the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group. Scientist use it
to calculate the RDA
RATIONALE
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) serves as a benchmark for nutritional intake, calculated to fulfill the
needs of 50% of a specific population group, thus providing a foundation for establishing the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for broader nutritional guidelines. This principle underscores the importance of
population-based dietary assessments in public health nutrition planning.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 95
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance
CORRECT ANSWER
the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this
amount!
RATIONALE
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) quantifies the average daily intake sufficient to meet the nutritional
requirements of nearly all individuals in a specific demographic, ensuring adequate nutrient levels for optimal
health. This concept underscores the importance of tailored dietary guidelines to prevent deficiencies across
populations.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 95
AI The Adequate Intake
Page 4
