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NSC 170 FINAL EXAM|| ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
- Fish
- Almonds
- Milk
- Cheese - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that are set when there is not enough
scientific data to set an EAR for the population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that meet the
requirements of half the people in a certain target group.
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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that meet the needs
of 97- 98% of a targeted healthy population.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
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- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - ANSWER: 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
- Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - ANSWER: Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and lower in calories. - correct
answer
-true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - ANSWER: 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
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- 20
- 80 - ANSWER: 80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
- Gastrin - ANSWER: Leptin
TRUE or FALSE: Color of foods is not an important aspect of nutrition. - ANSWER: false
A function of protein is to:
- promote growth and repair of the body
- provide essential fatty acids
- make sex hormones
- prevent cell damage - ANSWER: promote growth and repair of the body
There are different amino acids, of which are essential. - ANSWER: 20,9
NSC 170 FINAL EXAM|| ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
- Fish
- Almonds
- Milk
- Cheese - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that are set when there is not enough
scientific data to set an EAR for the population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that meet the
requirements of half the people in a certain target group.
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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANSWER: Nutritional values that meet the needs
of 97- 98% of a targeted healthy population.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
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- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - ANSWER: 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
- Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - ANSWER: Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and lower in calories. - correct
answer
-true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - ANSWER: 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
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- 20
- 80 - ANSWER: 80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
- Gastrin - ANSWER: Leptin
TRUE or FALSE: Color of foods is not an important aspect of nutrition. - ANSWER: false
A function of protein is to:
- promote growth and repair of the body
- provide essential fatty acids
- make sex hormones
- prevent cell damage - ANSWER: promote growth and repair of the body
There are different amino acids, of which are essential. - ANSWER: 20,9
