Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers | 2026
• Electrolytes . CORRECT ANSWER: minerals that help maintain the body's fluid
balance
• water soluble vitamins . CORRECT ANSWER: B vitamins and vitamin C
• linoleic acid . CORRECT ANSWER: an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid of the
omega-6 family
• alpha-linolenic acid . CORRECT ANSWER: a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid;
part of the omega-3 fatty acid family
• Bran . CORRECT ANSWER: Outer protective covering of the kernel. Good source
of vitamins and fiber.
• Endosperm . CORRECT ANSWER: The grains midsection and contains most of
the grains carbohydrates & protein
• hydrochloric acid . CORRECT ANSWER: activates pepsin
• Germ . CORRECT ANSWER: Sits deep in the base of the kernel, surrounded by
the endosperm, and is rich in healthful fats and some vitamins
, • Whole grain . CORRECT ANSWER: Kernels that retain bran, endosperm, & germ.
Some also have a husk (hull): a thin dry coat that is inedible.
• Micronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: vitamins and minerals
• alchohol abuse . CORRECT ANSWER: The term for chronic use of alcohol
• fetal alcohol syndrome . CORRECT ANSWER: An infant born from an alcoholic
mother suffers teratogenic effects such as underdeveloped limb is known as
• Duodenum . CORRECT ANSWER: Part of the small intestines connected to the
stomach
• Small intestines . CORRECT ANSWER: Most digestion of carbohydrates, fats, &
proteins takes place here
• Having an episode of food poisoning . CORRECT ANSWER: A person who loves
avocado develops a conditioned taste aversion after
• Complete protein combination . CORRECT ANSWER: Legumes, peanut butter, &
red or dark beans are examples of
• Limiting vegetable/fruit intake . CORRECT ANSWER: What could e a
contributing factor for constipation?
• disacharidases . CORRECT ANSWER: maltose, sucrose, lactose
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers | 2026
• Electrolytes . CORRECT ANSWER: minerals that help maintain the body's fluid
balance
• water soluble vitamins . CORRECT ANSWER: B vitamins and vitamin C
• linoleic acid . CORRECT ANSWER: an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid of the
omega-6 family
• alpha-linolenic acid . CORRECT ANSWER: a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid;
part of the omega-3 fatty acid family
• Bran . CORRECT ANSWER: Outer protective covering of the kernel. Good source
of vitamins and fiber.
• Endosperm . CORRECT ANSWER: The grains midsection and contains most of
the grains carbohydrates & protein
• hydrochloric acid . CORRECT ANSWER: activates pepsin
• Germ . CORRECT ANSWER: Sits deep in the base of the kernel, surrounded by
the endosperm, and is rich in healthful fats and some vitamins
, • Whole grain . CORRECT ANSWER: Kernels that retain bran, endosperm, & germ.
Some also have a husk (hull): a thin dry coat that is inedible.
• Micronutrients . CORRECT ANSWER: vitamins and minerals
• alchohol abuse . CORRECT ANSWER: The term for chronic use of alcohol
• fetal alcohol syndrome . CORRECT ANSWER: An infant born from an alcoholic
mother suffers teratogenic effects such as underdeveloped limb is known as
• Duodenum . CORRECT ANSWER: Part of the small intestines connected to the
stomach
• Small intestines . CORRECT ANSWER: Most digestion of carbohydrates, fats, &
proteins takes place here
• Having an episode of food poisoning . CORRECT ANSWER: A person who loves
avocado develops a conditioned taste aversion after
• Complete protein combination . CORRECT ANSWER: Legumes, peanut butter, &
red or dark beans are examples of
• Limiting vegetable/fruit intake . CORRECT ANSWER: What could e a
contributing factor for constipation?
• disacharidases . CORRECT ANSWER: maltose, sucrose, lactose
