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JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Iodine and thyroid function - ANSWER-take iodine
found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells
that can absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what
condition - ANSWER-seizures cardiac arrest low
potassium gastrointestinal or kidney problems
heme iron - ANSWER-the iron in foods that is
bound to the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins;
found only in meat, fish, and poultry.
effect of iron deficiency - ANSWER-fatigue dizzy
headache pallor hair loss twitching irritation and
weakness ANEMIA
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parathyroid hormone - ANSWER-A hormone of the
parathyroid gland that regulates the metabolism of
calcium and phosphorus in the body.
best practice to prevent food borne illness -
ANSWER-cook foods properly proper temperature
and food handling and purchasing from a approved
supplier
symptoms of niacin deficiency - ANSWERdiarrhea,
dermatitis, dementia, death
Folate sources - ANSWER-fortified dry cereal, liver,
kidney, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils,
beans
Calculate BMI - ANSWER-weight (kg) / height
(m^2)
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Chvostek's sign - ANSWER-Hypocalcemia (facial
muscle spasm upon tapping)
Importance of B6 - ANSWER-preventing and
treating anemia
alcohol abuse and vitamin deficiency - ANSWER-b
vitamin and water soluble vitamins vitamin c
potassium magnesium zinc carbs and proteins and
fat loss as well as ADEK
Riboflavin sources - ANSWER-Milk products;
enriched, fortified, or whole grain products; liver
Potassium sources - ANSWER-fruits and vegetables
JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION
FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Iodine and thyroid function - ANSWER-take iodine
found in many foods and convert it into thyroid
hormones t3 and t4 thyroid cells are the only cells
that can absorb iodine they make t3 and t4
Magnesium deficiency may be seen with what
condition - ANSWER-seizures cardiac arrest low
potassium gastrointestinal or kidney problems
heme iron - ANSWER-the iron in foods that is
bound to the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins;
found only in meat, fish, and poultry.
effect of iron deficiency - ANSWER-fatigue dizzy
headache pallor hair loss twitching irritation and
weakness ANEMIA
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parathyroid hormone - ANSWER-A hormone of the
parathyroid gland that regulates the metabolism of
calcium and phosphorus in the body.
best practice to prevent food borne illness -
ANSWER-cook foods properly proper temperature
and food handling and purchasing from a approved
supplier
symptoms of niacin deficiency - ANSWERdiarrhea,
dermatitis, dementia, death
Folate sources - ANSWER-fortified dry cereal, liver,
kidney, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils,
beans
Calculate BMI - ANSWER-weight (kg) / height
(m^2)
, 3 | Page
Chvostek's sign - ANSWER-Hypocalcemia (facial
muscle spasm upon tapping)
Importance of B6 - ANSWER-preventing and
treating anemia
alcohol abuse and vitamin deficiency - ANSWER-b
vitamin and water soluble vitamins vitamin c
potassium magnesium zinc carbs and proteins and
fat loss as well as ADEK
Riboflavin sources - ANSWER-Milk products;
enriched, fortified, or whole grain products; liver
Potassium sources - ANSWER-fruits and vegetables
