NUTR 2030 EXAM 1 GUIDE NEWEST 2026/2027
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following types of grain provides the most nutrients? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Whole grains
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Starch, Fiber, Glycogen
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (ADMR) recommends
_________ percent of total daily calories should come from carbohydrate. -
CORRECT ANSWER-45 to 65
Carbohydrates provide _______ calories per gram. - CORRECT ANSWER-4
Which of the following provides at least one serving of a whole grain food? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three-fourths cup of oatmeal with fat-free milk
,Your blood glucose cholesterol level is too high. To help lower it, you decide to
eat more viscous, soluble high-fiber foods. A good choice would be
_____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Oatmeal
Dietary fiber is associated with a reduced risk for _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Heart disease, certain cancers, and constipation, diverticulosis, and
diverticulitis
How many kilocalories per gram are in carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
How many kilocalories per gram are in fats? - CORRECT ANSWER-9
How many kilocalories per gram are in protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
Which statement is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calorie (uppercase "C") is used
on nutrition labels to express to express the energy content of food.
What is the ADMR of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 to 35% of daily kcals
What is the ADMR of fats? - CORRECT ANSWER-20 to 35% of daily kcals
, What is the ADMR of carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER-45 to 65% of daily
kcals
Where does most of the digestion take place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small
Intestine
Which type of digestion involves segmentation and peristalsis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mechanical
Bacteria in the colon produces some vitamins, including Vitamin K, Thiamin,
Riboflavin, Biotin and Vitamin B12. What two vitamins are absorbed. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Biotin and Vitamin K
Which organ is not included in the GI tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart
Which hormone stimulates HCL production? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gastrin
Which substance neutralizes stomach acid? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Bicarbonate
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following types of grain provides the most nutrients? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Whole grains
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Starch, Fiber, Glycogen
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (ADMR) recommends
_________ percent of total daily calories should come from carbohydrate. -
CORRECT ANSWER-45 to 65
Carbohydrates provide _______ calories per gram. - CORRECT ANSWER-4
Which of the following provides at least one serving of a whole grain food? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three-fourths cup of oatmeal with fat-free milk
,Your blood glucose cholesterol level is too high. To help lower it, you decide to
eat more viscous, soluble high-fiber foods. A good choice would be
_____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Oatmeal
Dietary fiber is associated with a reduced risk for _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Heart disease, certain cancers, and constipation, diverticulosis, and
diverticulitis
How many kilocalories per gram are in carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
How many kilocalories per gram are in fats? - CORRECT ANSWER-9
How many kilocalories per gram are in protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
Which statement is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calorie (uppercase "C") is used
on nutrition labels to express to express the energy content of food.
What is the ADMR of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 to 35% of daily kcals
What is the ADMR of fats? - CORRECT ANSWER-20 to 35% of daily kcals
, What is the ADMR of carbohydrates? - CORRECT ANSWER-45 to 65% of daily
kcals
Where does most of the digestion take place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small
Intestine
Which type of digestion involves segmentation and peristalsis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mechanical
Bacteria in the colon produces some vitamins, including Vitamin K, Thiamin,
Riboflavin, Biotin and Vitamin B12. What two vitamins are absorbed. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Biotin and Vitamin K
Which organ is not included in the GI tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart
Which hormone stimulates HCL production? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gastrin
Which substance neutralizes stomach acid? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Bicarbonate
