TEST PAPER Q&A 2026 VIEW AHEAD
ASSESSMENT.
◍ __________ have a higher BMR than women. Answer: males (1
cal/kg of body weight per hour)
◍ BMR of women. Answer: 0.9 cal/kg of body weight per hour
◍ factors that increase BMR. Answer: -growth
-infections
-fever
-emotional tension
-extreme temps
-elevated hormones
◍ factors that decrease BMR. Answer: -ageing
-prolonged fasting
-sleep
◍ BMI for age percentile. Answer:
,◍ carbohydrates are _________ and _________. Answer: sugars and
starches
◍ what is the organic compound of carbs composed of?. Answer: -
carbon
-hydrogen
-oxygen
◍ carbs are classified as ________ or _________ sugars. Answer:
simple or complex
◍ carbs are the __________ ___________ and ____________
___________ calories in the world. Answer: most abundant and least
expensive
◍ what percent of carbohydrate intake is digested?. Answer: 90%
◍ how do carbs digest in the body?. Answer: converted to glucose for
transport in the blood
◍ what do cells do to glucose?. Answer: oxidize it to provide energy,
carbon dioxide and water
◍ ____________ is required for formations of all body structures.
Answer: protien
, ◍ the normal amount of protein for an adult is _____ g/k or ____% -
_____% of total caloric intake. Answer: 0.8 g/k; 10-35 percent
◍ ________ are insoluble in water and blood. Answer: fats
◍ what are fats composed of?. Answer: -carbon
-hydrogen
-oxygen
◍ ____________ fats raise cholesterol levels. Answer: saturated
◍ ___________ fats lower cholesterol levels. Answer: unsaturated
◍ most ____________ fats are saturated. Answer: animal
◍ most ___________ fats are unsaturated. Answer: vegetable
◍ fats are the most _____________ sources of energy. Answer:
concentrated
◍ fats should be less than _____% of calories per day. Answer: 10
◍ _____________ are organic compounds needed by the body in
small amounts. Answer: vitamins