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NUSCTX 10 MIDTERM 3 - UC
BERKELEY 2026|COMPLETE EXAM
SET WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Alcohol and Malnutrition - correct-answer -Alcohol might replace more nutrient-
dense energy sources
Alcohol intake > 30% of calories results in decrease in macronutrient consumption
Alcohol may interfere with nutrient absorption by causing GI tract inflammation
Alcohol may decrease absorption of Vitamin C
A Standard Drink - correct-answer -12 oz beer, alcoholic lemonade, alcoholic
carbonated drink
10 oz wine cooler
5 oz wine
1.5 oz hard liquor
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - correct-answer -Head circumference < 10th percentile
Intellectual development
Attention deficit disorder
Impaired motor skills
Hyperactivity
Neurosensory hearing loss
Problems with reasoning and judgement
Learning disabilities
Inability to appreciate consequences
Impaired visual/spatial skills
Memory problems
Delayed development
Attachment concerns
Moderate Alcohol Consumption - correct-answer -Antioxidant
Cardiovascular system
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Increase in HDL cholesterol
Excessive Alcohol Consumption - correct-answer -Obesity
Malnutrition
Liver cirrhosis
Mucosal damage
Decreases absorption due to inflammation
Effects of Rising Levels of Alcohol on the Brain - correct-answer -Impairment of:
Judgement
Reasoning centers
Speech centers
Voluntary muscular control
Reflexes
Respiration and heart action
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Functional Foods - correct-answer -Provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition
Phytochemical - correct-answer -Substances found in plants that have health-
promoting properties
Responsible for the health-promoting properties afforded by a variety of natural
functional foods
Zoochemicals - correct-answer -Health-promoting substance found in animal
foods
Food Synergy Level - correct-answer -Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
NUSCTX 10 MIDTERM 3 - UC
BERKELEY 2026|COMPLETE EXAM
SET WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Alcohol and Malnutrition - correct-answer -Alcohol might replace more nutrient-
dense energy sources
Alcohol intake > 30% of calories results in decrease in macronutrient consumption
Alcohol may interfere with nutrient absorption by causing GI tract inflammation
Alcohol may decrease absorption of Vitamin C
A Standard Drink - correct-answer -12 oz beer, alcoholic lemonade, alcoholic
carbonated drink
10 oz wine cooler
5 oz wine
1.5 oz hard liquor
,2|Page
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - correct-answer -Head circumference < 10th percentile
Intellectual development
Attention deficit disorder
Impaired motor skills
Hyperactivity
Neurosensory hearing loss
Problems with reasoning and judgement
Learning disabilities
Inability to appreciate consequences
Impaired visual/spatial skills
Memory problems
Delayed development
Attachment concerns
Moderate Alcohol Consumption - correct-answer -Antioxidant
Cardiovascular system
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Increase in HDL cholesterol
Excessive Alcohol Consumption - correct-answer -Obesity
Malnutrition
Liver cirrhosis
Mucosal damage
Decreases absorption due to inflammation
Effects of Rising Levels of Alcohol on the Brain - correct-answer -Impairment of:
Judgement
Reasoning centers
Speech centers
Voluntary muscular control
Reflexes
Respiration and heart action
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Functional Foods - correct-answer -Provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition
Phytochemical - correct-answer -Substances found in plants that have health-
promoting properties
Responsible for the health-promoting properties afforded by a variety of natural
functional foods
Zoochemicals - correct-answer -Health-promoting substance found in animal
foods
Food Synergy Level - correct-answer -Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
