NFDN 2006 MIDTERM CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Intrinsic Factor. Answer: Protein needed for B12 absorption
● Antioxidant. Answer: Protects against oxidation
● Free Radical. Answer: Unstable reactive molecule
● Oxidative Stress. Answer: Damage from free radicals
● Phytochemical. Answer: Beneficial plant compound
● Calcium. Answer: Bone mineral
● Phosphorus. Answer: Bone and energy mineral
● Magnesium. Answer: Muscle and nerve mineral
● Sodium. Answer: Electrolyte for fluid balance
● Potassium. Answer: Electrolyte for heart function
● Chloride. Answer: Electrolyte paired with sodium
● Sulfur. Answer: Mineral in amino acids
● Iron. Answer: Oxygen transport mineral
● Zinc. Answer: Immune system mineral
● Iodine. Answer: Thyroid hormone mineral
● Selenium. Answer: Antioxidant mineral
● Copper. Answer: Enzyme cofactor mineral
● Manganese. Answer: Bone formation mineral
● Fluoride. Answer: Tooth enamel mineral
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Intrinsic Factor. Answer: Protein needed for B12 absorption
● Antioxidant. Answer: Protects against oxidation
● Free Radical. Answer: Unstable reactive molecule
● Oxidative Stress. Answer: Damage from free radicals
● Phytochemical. Answer: Beneficial plant compound
● Calcium. Answer: Bone mineral
● Phosphorus. Answer: Bone and energy mineral
● Magnesium. Answer: Muscle and nerve mineral
● Sodium. Answer: Electrolyte for fluid balance
● Potassium. Answer: Electrolyte for heart function
● Chloride. Answer: Electrolyte paired with sodium
● Sulfur. Answer: Mineral in amino acids
● Iron. Answer: Oxygen transport mineral
● Zinc. Answer: Immune system mineral
● Iodine. Answer: Thyroid hormone mineral
● Selenium. Answer: Antioxidant mineral
● Copper. Answer: Enzyme cofactor mineral
● Manganese. Answer: Bone formation mineral
● Fluoride. Answer: Tooth enamel mineral