NUTRITION Enhanced Exam
With Validated Questions
and Answers 2025/2026
what nutrient is most essential for all forms of life? - Correct Answers-water
list 3 of the major influences on food choice: - Correct Answers-social
influences, available resources, personal influences
what 2 nutrients main purpose is to keep the body functioning properly? -
Correct Answers-vitamins and minerals
Peristalsis - Correct Answers-the involuntary constriction and relaxation of
the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements
that push the contents of the canal forward.
what is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the united
states? - Correct Answers-(heart disease?)
Malnutrition - Correct Answers-refers to serious health problems caused by
poor nutrition over a long period of time
what are two forms of cholesterol; good and bad? - Correct Answers-LDL
(bad) HDL (good)
What is the most current RDA format? - Correct Answers-reference daily
intakes orUS RDA's
The average calorie intake per day for men and women is between what
range? - Correct Answers-women- 2200
men-2800
The only guaranteed way to maintain your weight is... - Correct Answers-
taking in at least as many calories you are burning
what is the unit of measurement for energy? - Correct Answers-Joules
what is the rate at which your body burns calories? - Correct Answers-BMR or
basal metabolic rate
, what material should never go into a microwave? - Correct Answers-metal
identify 2 signs of food poisoning - Correct Answers-vomit,, diarrhea
what can be considered the "Golden Rule" when it comes to food spoilage? -
Correct Answers-when in doubt, throw it out.
what is cross contamination and why is it dangerous? how can it happen? -
Correct Answers-when microorganisms from one food get into another.
cutting veggies right after meat with the same knife without thoroughly
cleaning the knife.
How can refrigeration and freezing positively affect food? - Correct Answers-
refrigeration slows bacterial growth and freezing stops it
identify the formula for desired recipe yield - Correct Answers-desired yield
divided by the original yield
list at least three different food preparation methods - Correct Answers-boil,
steam, saute
what food preparation method nearly always changes that food to a fat? -
Correct Answers-frying
identify the most notable characteristic of each of the following appliances:
conventional, convection, and microwave oven? - Correct Answers-
conduction, circulation, and radiation
at what Fahrenheit temperature does water boil? - Correct Answers-212
what cooking method causes food to lose soluble vitamins? - Correct
Answers-boiling
identify the tip percent for a buffet, good service, and excellent service: -
Correct Answers-buffet-10%/good service 15%--excellent 20%
what are 2 of the best ways to save money when shopping? - Correct
Answers-coupons and meal planning
how can cost affect food choice? - Correct Answers-Can effect your choice of
healthy food
what is the method discussed in class to reduce food preparation stress? -
Correct Answers-Planning
With Validated Questions
and Answers 2025/2026
what nutrient is most essential for all forms of life? - Correct Answers-water
list 3 of the major influences on food choice: - Correct Answers-social
influences, available resources, personal influences
what 2 nutrients main purpose is to keep the body functioning properly? -
Correct Answers-vitamins and minerals
Peristalsis - Correct Answers-the involuntary constriction and relaxation of
the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements
that push the contents of the canal forward.
what is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the united
states? - Correct Answers-(heart disease?)
Malnutrition - Correct Answers-refers to serious health problems caused by
poor nutrition over a long period of time
what are two forms of cholesterol; good and bad? - Correct Answers-LDL
(bad) HDL (good)
What is the most current RDA format? - Correct Answers-reference daily
intakes orUS RDA's
The average calorie intake per day for men and women is between what
range? - Correct Answers-women- 2200
men-2800
The only guaranteed way to maintain your weight is... - Correct Answers-
taking in at least as many calories you are burning
what is the unit of measurement for energy? - Correct Answers-Joules
what is the rate at which your body burns calories? - Correct Answers-BMR or
basal metabolic rate
, what material should never go into a microwave? - Correct Answers-metal
identify 2 signs of food poisoning - Correct Answers-vomit,, diarrhea
what can be considered the "Golden Rule" when it comes to food spoilage? -
Correct Answers-when in doubt, throw it out.
what is cross contamination and why is it dangerous? how can it happen? -
Correct Answers-when microorganisms from one food get into another.
cutting veggies right after meat with the same knife without thoroughly
cleaning the knife.
How can refrigeration and freezing positively affect food? - Correct Answers-
refrigeration slows bacterial growth and freezing stops it
identify the formula for desired recipe yield - Correct Answers-desired yield
divided by the original yield
list at least three different food preparation methods - Correct Answers-boil,
steam, saute
what food preparation method nearly always changes that food to a fat? -
Correct Answers-frying
identify the most notable characteristic of each of the following appliances:
conventional, convection, and microwave oven? - Correct Answers-
conduction, circulation, and radiation
at what Fahrenheit temperature does water boil? - Correct Answers-212
what cooking method causes food to lose soluble vitamins? - Correct
Answers-boiling
identify the tip percent for a buffet, good service, and excellent service: -
Correct Answers-buffet-10%/good service 15%--excellent 20%
what are 2 of the best ways to save money when shopping? - Correct
Answers-coupons and meal planning
how can cost affect food choice? - Correct Answers-Can effect your choice of
healthy food
what is the method discussed in class to reduce food preparation stress? -
Correct Answers-Planning
