NSC 170 Final Actual Exam| Reviewed 2026/2027| 134 Questions With Correct Verified Answers | Brand New

NSC 170 Final Exam 2026/2027: 134 Verified Q&A on Nutrition, Metabolism & DASH Diet This digital document contains 134 authentic exam questions with correct, verified answers for the 2026/2027 academic year. Designed specifically for students taking Nutrition Science courses (NSC 170), this resource covers every major topic you need to know, from macronutrients and vitamins to chronic disease prevention and energy metabolism. NSC 170 Final Actual Exam| Reviewed 2026/2027| 134 Questions With Correct Verified Answers | Brand New What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety? - Glucagon - Ghrelin - Leptin - Gastrin - ANSWER️-Leptin TRUE or FALSE: Color of foods is not an important aspect of nutrition. - ANSWER️-false A function of protein is to: - promote growth and repair of the body - provide essential fatty acids - make sex hormones - prevent cell damage - ANSWER️-promote growth and repair of the body There are ____ different amino acids, ____ of which are essential. - ANSWER️-20,9 What is the name of one of the pancreatic enzymes that digest proteins? - Rennin - Catalase - Pepsin - Trypsin - ANSWER️-Trypsin TRUE or FALSE: The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our total energy output each day. - ANSWER️-false Which of the following does NOT have an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)? - vitamins - carbohydrates - fat - protein - ANSWER️-vitamins Which of the following factors slows your BMR? - caffeine - exercising in the heat - caloric restriction - fever - ANSWER️-caloric restriction A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water, 20 g sugar and 5 g alcohol. How many kcal does this beverage supply? - 475 - 125 - 115 - 95 - ANSWER️-115 Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein? - Fish - Almonds - Milk - Cheese - ANSWER️-almonds How much does grains cover MyPlate? - 1/5 of the plate - 1/2 of the plate - 1/4 of the plate - 1/3 of the plate - ANSWER️-1/4 of the plate Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANSWER️-Nutritional values that are set when there is not enough scientific data to set an EAR for the population. Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - ANSWER️-Nutritional values that meet the requirements of half the people in a certain target group. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANSWER️-Nutritional values that meet the needs of 97-98% of a targeted healthy population. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - ANSWER️-The highest level of continuous intake of a specific nutrient that can be taken without causing health issues. Which of the following is not a function of proteins? - Energy production - Synthesis of glucose and fatty acids - Synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules - None of the answers are correct - ANSWER️-None of the answers are correct How many different proteins is there estimated to exist in the human body? - More than 100,000 - 50,000 - 100,000 - 10,000 - ANSWER️-More than 100,000 Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving? - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries - 4 ounces fat-free milk - 4-ounce chocolate doughnut - 4 ounces orange juice - ANSWER️-4-ounce chocolate doughnut What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor? - Liver malfunction - Growth retardation - Bowed legs - Edema - ANSWER️-Bowed legs True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and lower in calories. - ANSWER️-true What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure? - Socioeconomic status - Height - Society - Sedentary behavior - ANSWER️-Height A product has 1 gram of fat, 46 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of protein. What is the percent of calories coming from carbohydrate? - 4 - 16 - 20 - 80 - ANSWER️-80 Which of the following was developed to be a visual aid in guiding Americans to eating a healthy diet? - RDA's - DRI's - MyPlate - Dietary Guidelines for Americans - ANSWER️-MyPlate TRUE or FALSE: The claim "calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a structure/function claim. - ANSWER️-true One of the key ways to lose weight healthily is to eat: - only carbohydrates - high-volume, low-energy-density foods - high-volume, high-energy-density foods - only protein - ANSWER️-high-volume, low-energy-density foods A serving of food contains 5 g carbohydrate, 8 g protein, 4 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, how many kcal does a serving of this food provide? - ANSWER️-88 What is obesogenic? - An environment that encourages decreased food intake and increased physical activity. - Someone who promotes unhealthy food intake. - Something that encourages weight loss. - An environment that promotes increased food intake and decreased physical activity. - ANSWER️-An environment that promotes increased food intake and decreased physical activity. Which of the following are examples of complementing proteins? - fruit salad - ham and cheese - beans and rice - bacon and eggs - ANSWER️-beans and rice