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NUTRITION FINAL EXAM – CUMULATIVE
REVIEW | UPDATED 2025–2026 | EXAM-
FOCUSED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ PASS
GUARANTEED
What is the role of protein?
- ANSWER-due to its nitrogen content it is used as
a building source for new body cells
Where is protein located?
- ANSWER-all body cells, immune system,
hormones & digestive enzymes
What are some good sources of protein?
- ANSWER-Animal: meat, eggs, dairy products
(milk, yogurt, cheese), poultry, fish
Plant: grains (bread, rice, pasta), legumes, nuts,
vegetables
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What is the role of fats?
- ANSWER-provide/store energy, hormone
production, protecting vital structures & aiding in
absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Unsaturated fats
- ANSWER-fatty acid with one or more points of
unsaturation (at least one carbon-carbon bond)
*known as liquid fats*
Monounsaturated
- ANSWER-a fatty acid containing one point of
unsaturation
Sources of monounsaturated
- ANSWER-avocado, vegetable oils, nuts, olives,
peanut butter, seeds
Polyunsaturated
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- ANSWER-a fatty acid containing two or more
points of unsaturation
Sources of polyunsaturated
- ANSWER-margarine, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds,
mayonnaise, salad dressing, fatty fish, egg yolks
Saturated fat
- ANSWER-carrying maximum possible number of
H+ atoms (no points of unsaturation)
*known as solid fats*
Sources of Saturated
- ANSWER-bacon, butter, lard, cheese, whole milk
products, chocolate, coconut, cream, meats, oil
(non-veg), shortening
Trans Fats
- ANSWER-hydrogen atoms next to the double
bond are on opposite sides of the carbon chain
NUTRITION FINAL EXAM – CUMULATIVE
REVIEW | UPDATED 2025–2026 | EXAM-
FOCUSED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ PASS
GUARANTEED
What is the role of protein?
- ANSWER-due to its nitrogen content it is used as
a building source for new body cells
Where is protein located?
- ANSWER-all body cells, immune system,
hormones & digestive enzymes
What are some good sources of protein?
- ANSWER-Animal: meat, eggs, dairy products
(milk, yogurt, cheese), poultry, fish
Plant: grains (bread, rice, pasta), legumes, nuts,
vegetables
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What is the role of fats?
- ANSWER-provide/store energy, hormone
production, protecting vital structures & aiding in
absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Unsaturated fats
- ANSWER-fatty acid with one or more points of
unsaturation (at least one carbon-carbon bond)
*known as liquid fats*
Monounsaturated
- ANSWER-a fatty acid containing one point of
unsaturation
Sources of monounsaturated
- ANSWER-avocado, vegetable oils, nuts, olives,
peanut butter, seeds
Polyunsaturated
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- ANSWER-a fatty acid containing two or more
points of unsaturation
Sources of polyunsaturated
- ANSWER-margarine, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds,
mayonnaise, salad dressing, fatty fish, egg yolks
Saturated fat
- ANSWER-carrying maximum possible number of
H+ atoms (no points of unsaturation)
*known as solid fats*
Sources of Saturated
- ANSWER-bacon, butter, lard, cheese, whole milk
products, chocolate, coconut, cream, meats, oil
(non-veg), shortening
Trans Fats
- ANSWER-hydrogen atoms next to the double
bond are on opposite sides of the carbon chain
