ND-330 Final Exam Study Set With
Correct Solution
What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - ANSWER Hunger is a
physiological need to eat; appetite is a psychological desire to consume specific foods.
Anorexia refers to - ANSWER lack of appetite
The primary organ that regulates our hunger is - ANSWER the brain
The cephalic phase of digestion refers to hunger and appetite working together to
prepare the GI tract to digest food. True or false? - ANSWER True
What structures in the oral cavity contribute to the process of digestion? - ANSWER
Teeth, tongue, and salivary glands
Where does the majority of absorption and digestion occur? - ANSWER Small intestines
Vitamins and minerals are digested in the same manner as macronutrients. True or
false? - ANSWER False
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to food insecurity in the US? -
ANSWER BMI
True or false: The world produces enough food to meet everyone's needs - ANSWER
True
Which of the following are considered cash crops? - ANSWER cotton and coffee
Which are NOT true about composting - ANSWER All of the answers are true
How many classes of nutrients are there? - ANSWER 6
What is the primary source of fuel for the brain - ANSWER carbohydrates
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient? - ANSWER Calcium
(mineral)
Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense? - ANSWER Fat
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity? - ANSWER Vit
A
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and
safety? - ANSWER Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called -
ANSWER Nutrients
The primary source of fuel for the body is - ANSWER carbohydrates
One of the earliest developments in the field of nutrition linking nutritional deficiency to
illness was the discovery that eating citrus fruits prevents - ANSWER Scurvy
Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components - ANSWER False
The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories - ANSWER True
The basic biological urge to eat when our body senses that we need food is - ANSWER
Hunger
Which of the following plays a key role in stimulating appetite and enabling us to taste
foods? - ANSWER Smell/olfactory
Braeden tends to eat whenever he feels bored. His boredom is an example of a(n) -
ANSWER Emotional cue
The amount and %DV per serving of which of the following is NOT identified on the
Nutrition Facts panel? - ANSWER Vitamin E
Excess sodium in the diet is linked to what disease in some individuals? - ANSWER High
blood pressure
The statement of identity on a food label indicates the - ANSWER common and
identifiable name of the food product
Planning a meal that includes many different-colored foods is an example of which
characteristic of a healthful diet? - ANSWER Variety
How many Kcalories are in 1 pound of fat? - ANSWER 3500
Sights, smells, and other aspects of our environment affect appetite - ANSWER True
Which hormones are responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels? - ANSWER
Insulin and glucagon
Which type of cells form the lining of the small intestine - ANSWER Enterocytes
The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest) -
ANSWER atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems
What chemical in gastric juice kills bacteria you may have consumed? - ANSWER
Hydrochloric Acid (Hcl)
In the digestive system, bicarbonate - ANSWER neutralizes acids
The brush border (microvilli) are/is located in the - ANSWER Small intestines
Correct Solution
What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - ANSWER Hunger is a
physiological need to eat; appetite is a psychological desire to consume specific foods.
Anorexia refers to - ANSWER lack of appetite
The primary organ that regulates our hunger is - ANSWER the brain
The cephalic phase of digestion refers to hunger and appetite working together to
prepare the GI tract to digest food. True or false? - ANSWER True
What structures in the oral cavity contribute to the process of digestion? - ANSWER
Teeth, tongue, and salivary glands
Where does the majority of absorption and digestion occur? - ANSWER Small intestines
Vitamins and minerals are digested in the same manner as macronutrients. True or
false? - ANSWER False
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to food insecurity in the US? -
ANSWER BMI
True or false: The world produces enough food to meet everyone's needs - ANSWER
True
Which of the following are considered cash crops? - ANSWER cotton and coffee
Which are NOT true about composting - ANSWER All of the answers are true
How many classes of nutrients are there? - ANSWER 6
What is the primary source of fuel for the brain - ANSWER carbohydrates
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient? - ANSWER Calcium
(mineral)
Which of the following nutrients is the MOST energy dense? - ANSWER Fat
Overconsumption of which nutrient has the greatest potential for toxicity? - ANSWER Vit
A
What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and
safety? - ANSWER Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called -
ANSWER Nutrients
The primary source of fuel for the body is - ANSWER carbohydrates
One of the earliest developments in the field of nutrition linking nutritional deficiency to
illness was the discovery that eating citrus fruits prevents - ANSWER Scurvy
Macronutrients are nutrients that contain inorganic components - ANSWER False
The energy derived from food is expressed in units called kilocalories - ANSWER True
The basic biological urge to eat when our body senses that we need food is - ANSWER
Hunger
Which of the following plays a key role in stimulating appetite and enabling us to taste
foods? - ANSWER Smell/olfactory
Braeden tends to eat whenever he feels bored. His boredom is an example of a(n) -
ANSWER Emotional cue
The amount and %DV per serving of which of the following is NOT identified on the
Nutrition Facts panel? - ANSWER Vitamin E
Excess sodium in the diet is linked to what disease in some individuals? - ANSWER High
blood pressure
The statement of identity on a food label indicates the - ANSWER common and
identifiable name of the food product
Planning a meal that includes many different-colored foods is an example of which
characteristic of a healthful diet? - ANSWER Variety
How many Kcalories are in 1 pound of fat? - ANSWER 3500
Sights, smells, and other aspects of our environment affect appetite - ANSWER True
Which hormones are responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels? - ANSWER
Insulin and glucagon
Which type of cells form the lining of the small intestine - ANSWER Enterocytes
The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest) -
ANSWER atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems
What chemical in gastric juice kills bacteria you may have consumed? - ANSWER
Hydrochloric Acid (Hcl)
In the digestive system, bicarbonate - ANSWER neutralizes acids
The brush border (microvilli) are/is located in the - ANSWER Small intestines
