JERSEY COLLEGE LATEST
NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
How many calories per day deficit would you need to produce a 1 pound
weight loss per week? - ANSWERS-500 calories
What nutrient increases satiety, making a person feel fuller and better
able to stick to a low calorie regimen? - ANSWERS-protein
What are the recommended calorie levels, based on gender, to produce
to a 1 to 2 pound weight loss a week? - ANSWERS-1600 cal/day for
men and 1200 cal/ day for women
When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of
obesity? - ANSWERS-When BMI is 30 or greater
What eating strategy may be appropriate for clients with bulimia
nervosa? - ANSWERS-record intake before eating
Which behavior modification technique is appropriate in the treatment of
obesity? - ANSWERS-Using a small plate
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, JERSEY COLLEGE LATEST
NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is another strategy for a person who has failed restrictive dieting? -
ANSWERS-Using a nondiet approach to weight control.
What should be the focus of nutrition therapy goals for clients with
anorexia? - ANSWERS-Total number of calories consumed
What is a recommended strategy to help control calorie intake? -
ANSWERS-estimate portion sizes of all foods.
What is a realistic caloric intake for a 28 year old woman wishing to lose
weight? - ANSWERS-1000 to 1200 cal/ day
What is one complication of obesity? - ANSWERS-Obstructive sleep
apnea
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, JERSEY COLLEGE LATEST
NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What would be the best suggestion or a client whose has diabetes and
hypertension who has tried restrictive dieting and has not been able to
lose weight? - ANSWERS-Behavior modification
Which lunch would be best for an 18 year old client who is being treated
for bulimia? - ANSWERS-3 oz of grilled swordfish, 1/2 cup of steamed
broccoli, 1/2 cup of rice pilaf and 4 oz hot tea
What would be an appropriate breakfast for a person on a low crab/ high
fat diet? - ANSWERS-1/2 cup of orange juice, 2 scrambled eggs cooked
in 2 teaspoons of butter, and 1 oz of pork sausage
A client with a BMI of 31.8 needs counseling for decrease calorie
intake. What would be the best level of caloric intake for the client? -
ANSWERS-1200 to 1600 cal / day
What really matters with weight loss? - ANSWERS-The amount of
calories consumed.
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NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
How many calories per day deficit would you need to produce a 1 pound
weight loss per week? - ANSWERS-500 calories
What nutrient increases satiety, making a person feel fuller and better
able to stick to a low calorie regimen? - ANSWERS-protein
What are the recommended calorie levels, based on gender, to produce
to a 1 to 2 pound weight loss a week? - ANSWERS-1600 cal/day for
men and 1200 cal/ day for women
When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of
obesity? - ANSWERS-When BMI is 30 or greater
What eating strategy may be appropriate for clients with bulimia
nervosa? - ANSWERS-record intake before eating
Which behavior modification technique is appropriate in the treatment of
obesity? - ANSWERS-Using a small plate
END OF
PAGE
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, JERSEY COLLEGE LATEST
NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is another strategy for a person who has failed restrictive dieting? -
ANSWERS-Using a nondiet approach to weight control.
What should be the focus of nutrition therapy goals for clients with
anorexia? - ANSWERS-Total number of calories consumed
What is a recommended strategy to help control calorie intake? -
ANSWERS-estimate portion sizes of all foods.
What is a realistic caloric intake for a 28 year old woman wishing to lose
weight? - ANSWERS-1000 to 1200 cal/ day
What is one complication of obesity? - ANSWERS-Obstructive sleep
apnea
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PAGE
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, JERSEY COLLEGE LATEST
NUTRITION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What would be the best suggestion or a client whose has diabetes and
hypertension who has tried restrictive dieting and has not been able to
lose weight? - ANSWERS-Behavior modification
Which lunch would be best for an 18 year old client who is being treated
for bulimia? - ANSWERS-3 oz of grilled swordfish, 1/2 cup of steamed
broccoli, 1/2 cup of rice pilaf and 4 oz hot tea
What would be an appropriate breakfast for a person on a low crab/ high
fat diet? - ANSWERS-1/2 cup of orange juice, 2 scrambled eggs cooked
in 2 teaspoons of butter, and 1 oz of pork sausage
A client with a BMI of 31.8 needs counseling for decrease calorie
intake. What would be the best level of caloric intake for the client? -
ANSWERS-1200 to 1600 cal / day
What really matters with weight loss? - ANSWERS-The amount of
calories consumed.
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