NST 10 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Energy-yielding nutrients that we need in large amounts each day are known as - CORRECT
ANSWER - macronutrients
There are ____ kilocalories in one gram of fat and ____ kilocalories in one gram of protein -
CORRECT ANSWER - 9;4
The ______ system is important for transporting oxygen and nutrients around the body -
CORRECT ANSWER - cardiovascular
Which of the following is a macronutrient - CORRECT ANSWER - protein, carb, fat
Which of the following molecules help(s) to facilitate or hinder metabolic reactions - CORRECT
ANSWER - minerals and enzymes
All of the following are secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pepsin
Hydrochloric acid
Mucus
The presence of villi, microvilli, and mucosal folds increases which of the following properties
of the small intestine important for digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface area for
enzymatic action and nutrient absorption
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges refer to proportions of calories.
, Which of the following is a factor directly involved in the study of nutrigenomics - CORRECT
ANSWER - Risk of disease
Genetics
Current health state
Built environment
Dietary pattern
Which of the following is a good reason to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are anti-inflammatory and can increase blood concentration of
HDL
Which of the following statements explains why a sweet potato is a nutrient-dense food -
CORRECT ANSWER - It contains a high proportion of micronutrients as compared to its
caloric content
All of the following may currently be found on a nutrition label, except - CORRECT
ANSWER - Daily Value for nutrients
List of ingredients
Amount of sodium
Grams of saturated fat
*Number of empty calories*
Although they should ideally be consumed in equal amounts, the American diet typically
includes too many ______ fatty acids and not enough ______ fatty acids, leading to increased
inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - Omega-6; omega-3
Metabolic pathways are a series of ______ that transform food into a product that can be used by
the body - CORRECT ANSWER - Enzymatic reactions
Food provides nutrients, which are chemical substances that - CORRECT ANSWER --
Provide energy to the body
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Energy-yielding nutrients that we need in large amounts each day are known as - CORRECT
ANSWER - macronutrients
There are ____ kilocalories in one gram of fat and ____ kilocalories in one gram of protein -
CORRECT ANSWER - 9;4
The ______ system is important for transporting oxygen and nutrients around the body -
CORRECT ANSWER - cardiovascular
Which of the following is a macronutrient - CORRECT ANSWER - protein, carb, fat
Which of the following molecules help(s) to facilitate or hinder metabolic reactions - CORRECT
ANSWER - minerals and enzymes
All of the following are secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pepsin
Hydrochloric acid
Mucus
The presence of villi, microvilli, and mucosal folds increases which of the following properties
of the small intestine important for digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface area for
enzymatic action and nutrient absorption
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges refer to proportions of calories.
, Which of the following is a factor directly involved in the study of nutrigenomics - CORRECT
ANSWER - Risk of disease
Genetics
Current health state
Built environment
Dietary pattern
Which of the following is a good reason to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are anti-inflammatory and can increase blood concentration of
HDL
Which of the following statements explains why a sweet potato is a nutrient-dense food -
CORRECT ANSWER - It contains a high proportion of micronutrients as compared to its
caloric content
All of the following may currently be found on a nutrition label, except - CORRECT
ANSWER - Daily Value for nutrients
List of ingredients
Amount of sodium
Grams of saturated fat
*Number of empty calories*
Although they should ideally be consumed in equal amounts, the American diet typically
includes too many ______ fatty acids and not enough ______ fatty acids, leading to increased
inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - Omega-6; omega-3
Metabolic pathways are a series of ______ that transform food into a product that can be used by
the body - CORRECT ANSWER - Enzymatic reactions
Food provides nutrients, which are chemical substances that - CORRECT ANSWER --
Provide energy to the body
