Portage Nutrition BIOD121 Final EXAM\(2 Versions) & BIOD 121 Module 1, 3,
5, 6 Exam (2 Versions of Each Exam, New)(2024): Essentials in Nutritio Portag
Learning (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
1. Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with age,
gender, and physical restrictions?: Health Status
2. List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least 1.: Vitamins -
regulate body processes
Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
3. If a fudge brownie has 11 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein and 8
grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?: 11 x 4 = 44, 3 x 4 = 12, 8
x 9 = 72 >j 44+12+72 = 128c alories
4. The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories
daily.You should not consume any more than 55% of your calories from carbo-
hydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?: 2000 x
.55 = 1100, 1100 calories/ 4 = 275 grams of carbs
5. An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional
assessment. (1) List what the each of the letters stands for in the acronym,
and (2) give a description or definition of what the "D" assessment pertains
to.: Anthropometric assessment:
Biochemical assessment:
Clinical assessment:
Dietary assessment: evaluation an individual's dietary intake to determine if there
are any deficiencies or other problematic areas
Environmental assessment:
6. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides guidance for making informed
decisions related to both food and physical activity choices.: true
7. List the two major groups of minerals and explain their difference.: Macro
and micro (or trace)-minerals. Macro-minerals are needed in relatively large quanti-
ties and micro (or trace)-minerals are only needed in small amounts
8. True or false. If false, explain why it is false.: FALSE: The accessory organs of
the digestive system include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
OR
The rectum is part of the GI tract.
9. This organ stores bile, which aids in the digestion of fat in the GI tract.: Gall-
bladder
10. Read the description of a GI problem listed. Name the condition and 1
dietary intervention to improve the issue.
Hard dry stools that are difficult to pass: Constipation: Increase consumption of
fiber and water.
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, Portage Nutrition BIOD121 Final EXAM\(2 Versions) & BIOD 121 Module 1, 3,
5, 6 Exam (2 Versions of Each Exam, New)(2024): Essentials in Nutritio Portag
Learning (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
11. Examples include sucrose and maltose sugars: diassachrides
12. A food supplement associated with better intestinal health: functional fiber
13. Examples include fructose and galactose: monosaccharides
14. Referred to as non-fermentable fiber: insoluble fiber
15. Dissolves in the GI tract: soluble fiber
16. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood glucose regulation?
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose levels
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon is released from the pancreas when blood glucose levels are low: -
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
17. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an incomplete protein
meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle: An essential amino acid can not be
synthesized by the body
18. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature: Trans fats are naturally occur-
ring fats that raise cholesterol levels
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5, 6 Exam (2 Versions of Each Exam, New)(2024): Essentials in Nutritio Portag
Learning (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
1. Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with age,
gender, and physical restrictions?: Health Status
2. List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least 1.: Vitamins -
regulate body processes
Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
3. If a fudge brownie has 11 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein and 8
grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?: 11 x 4 = 44, 3 x 4 = 12, 8
x 9 = 72 >j 44+12+72 = 128c alories
4. The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories
daily.You should not consume any more than 55% of your calories from carbo-
hydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should you eat in a day?: 2000 x
.55 = 1100, 1100 calories/ 4 = 275 grams of carbs
5. An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional
assessment. (1) List what the each of the letters stands for in the acronym,
and (2) give a description or definition of what the "D" assessment pertains
to.: Anthropometric assessment:
Biochemical assessment:
Clinical assessment:
Dietary assessment: evaluation an individual's dietary intake to determine if there
are any deficiencies or other problematic areas
Environmental assessment:
6. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides guidance for making informed
decisions related to both food and physical activity choices.: true
7. List the two major groups of minerals and explain their difference.: Macro
and micro (or trace)-minerals. Macro-minerals are needed in relatively large quanti-
ties and micro (or trace)-minerals are only needed in small amounts
8. True or false. If false, explain why it is false.: FALSE: The accessory organs of
the digestive system include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
OR
The rectum is part of the GI tract.
9. This organ stores bile, which aids in the digestion of fat in the GI tract.: Gall-
bladder
10. Read the description of a GI problem listed. Name the condition and 1
dietary intervention to improve the issue.
Hard dry stools that are difficult to pass: Constipation: Increase consumption of
fiber and water.
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, Portage Nutrition BIOD121 Final EXAM\(2 Versions) & BIOD 121 Module 1, 3,
5, 6 Exam (2 Versions of Each Exam, New)(2024): Essentials in Nutritio Portag
Learning (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
11. Examples include sucrose and maltose sugars: diassachrides
12. A food supplement associated with better intestinal health: functional fiber
13. Examples include fructose and galactose: monosaccharides
14. Referred to as non-fermentable fiber: insoluble fiber
15. Dissolves in the GI tract: soluble fiber
16. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood glucose regulation?
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose levels
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon is released from the pancreas when blood glucose levels are low: -
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
17. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an incomplete protein
meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle: An essential amino acid can not be
synthesized by the body
18. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature: Trans fats are naturally occur-
ring fats that raise cholesterol levels
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