NS 1410 Exam PRACTICE QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
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UPDATE 2024/2025
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges include which of the following? - ✔✔10-35%
for protein
Need for _________ grew out of the increase in the practice of fortifying foods coupled with
the popular use of supplements - ✔✔ULs
No health claim is allowed if the food contains more than 20% of the DV for - ✔✔Sodium,
cholesterol, saturated fat
The science of nutrition is most accurately defined as the study of - ✔✔The nutrients found
in food and how the body processes them
If you eat 125 grams of carbohydrates, how many calories did you consume? - ✔✔500
Which of the following process involves transport of nutrients across cellular membranes with
the assistance of a carrier AND requires energy? - ✔✔Active transport
Gastrin - ✔✔Increases the secretion of HCL by the stomach
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide - ✔✔Slows GI motility and stomach secretions
Secretin - ✔✔stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from pancrease
, Cholecystokinin CCK - ✔✔slows GI motility and stimulates the release of bile
Peristalsis - ✔✔wave-like muscular contractions moving food through GI tract
Function of sphincter muscle - ✔✔controls passage of food through GI tract
The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is greatly increased by the presence
of____________? - ✔✔villi and microvilli
Which organ is the first to receive nutrients and serves as a gatekeeper against substances that
might harm the heart or brain? - ✔✔liver
Most of the digestion and absorption take place in the - ✔✔small intestine
Ulcers are usually caused by _________? - ✔✔pylori
Which of the following is appropriate treatment for relieving the symptoms of GERD? -
✔✔Lose weight and eat small frequent meals
Under normal conditions, glucose is the sole source of energy for the ______. - ✔✔brain
A complete protein ________? - ✔✔contains all essential amino acids
Which enzyme helps digest the triglyceride molecules in the small intestine? - ✔✔Pancreatic
lipase
Which of the following does NOT describe a function of fat? - ✔✔Necessary for production
of antibodies
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2024/2025
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges include which of the following? - ✔✔10-35%
for protein
Need for _________ grew out of the increase in the practice of fortifying foods coupled with
the popular use of supplements - ✔✔ULs
No health claim is allowed if the food contains more than 20% of the DV for - ✔✔Sodium,
cholesterol, saturated fat
The science of nutrition is most accurately defined as the study of - ✔✔The nutrients found
in food and how the body processes them
If you eat 125 grams of carbohydrates, how many calories did you consume? - ✔✔500
Which of the following process involves transport of nutrients across cellular membranes with
the assistance of a carrier AND requires energy? - ✔✔Active transport
Gastrin - ✔✔Increases the secretion of HCL by the stomach
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide - ✔✔Slows GI motility and stomach secretions
Secretin - ✔✔stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from pancrease
, Cholecystokinin CCK - ✔✔slows GI motility and stimulates the release of bile
Peristalsis - ✔✔wave-like muscular contractions moving food through GI tract
Function of sphincter muscle - ✔✔controls passage of food through GI tract
The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is greatly increased by the presence
of____________? - ✔✔villi and microvilli
Which organ is the first to receive nutrients and serves as a gatekeeper against substances that
might harm the heart or brain? - ✔✔liver
Most of the digestion and absorption take place in the - ✔✔small intestine
Ulcers are usually caused by _________? - ✔✔pylori
Which of the following is appropriate treatment for relieving the symptoms of GERD? -
✔✔Lose weight and eat small frequent meals
Under normal conditions, glucose is the sole source of energy for the ______. - ✔✔brain
A complete protein ________? - ✔✔contains all essential amino acids
Which enzyme helps digest the triglyceride molecules in the small intestine? - ✔✔Pancreatic
lipase
Which of the following does NOT describe a function of fat? - ✔✔Necessary for production
of antibodies
