NUR 205
Personal Nutrition
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following vitamins is essential for calcium
absorption in the body?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
- ANS: D) Vitamin D
- Rationale: Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption in
the intestines, which is necessary for maintaining healthy bones.
2. In the context of macronutrients, which of the following is the
primary source of energy for the body?
- A) Proteins
- B) Carbohydrates
- C) Fats
- D) Vitamins
- ANS: B) Carbohydrates
- Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body's main source of
energy, as they are easily converted into glucose.
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, 3. Which mineral is important for oxygen transport in the blood?
- A) Calcium
- B) Iron
- C) Magnesium
- D) Potassium
- ANS: B) Iron
- Rationale: Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, which
transports oxygen in the blood.
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4. The ___________ is a measure of the energy content in food,
expressed in kilocalories.
- ANS: Caloric Value
- Rationale: The caloric value indicates the amount of energy
provided by food when consumed.
5. ___________ is the process by which the body converts food
into energy and nutrients for growth, maintenance, and repair.
- ANS: Metabolism
- Rationale: Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions
involved in maintaining the living state of cells and the organism.
©2024/2025
Personal Nutrition
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following vitamins is essential for calcium
absorption in the body?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
- ANS: D) Vitamin D
- Rationale: Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption in
the intestines, which is necessary for maintaining healthy bones.
2. In the context of macronutrients, which of the following is the
primary source of energy for the body?
- A) Proteins
- B) Carbohydrates
- C) Fats
- D) Vitamins
- ANS: B) Carbohydrates
- Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body's main source of
energy, as they are easily converted into glucose.
©2024/2025
, 3. Which mineral is important for oxygen transport in the blood?
- A) Calcium
- B) Iron
- C) Magnesium
- D) Potassium
- ANS: B) Iron
- Rationale: Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, which
transports oxygen in the blood.
### Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ___________ is a measure of the energy content in food,
expressed in kilocalories.
- ANS: Caloric Value
- Rationale: The caloric value indicates the amount of energy
provided by food when consumed.
5. ___________ is the process by which the body converts food
into energy and nutrients for growth, maintenance, and repair.
- ANS: Metabolism
- Rationale: Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions
involved in maintaining the living state of cells and the organism.
©2024/2025
