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Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) – Final
EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT RATIONALIZED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR (2026-2027)
Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) – Final Exam Study Questions
This guide compiles 300 randomized, exam-relevant questions covering the key topics for the
Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) Final Exam. The final exam accounts for 40% of your course
grade, so thorough preparation is essential.
Nutrition Fundamentals & DRIs
1. How is nutrition best defined?
• A) The study of food marketing and consumer behavior
• B) The process of food digestion only
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• C) All processes involved in how organisms obtain, metabolize, and use nutrients
• D) The prevention of disease through medication only
Answer: C Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health. It encompasses ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and
excretion of nutrients.
2. Which of the following is an organic nutrient?
• A) Water
• B) Calcium
• C) Vitamin C
• D) Sodium
Answer: C Organic compounds contain both carbon and hydrogen. Vitamins, carbohydrates,
lipids, and proteins are organic. Water and minerals are inorganic.
3. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are designed to:
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• A) Meet the needs of 50% of a population
• B) Meet the needs of 97-98% of a population
• C) Represent maximum safe intake levels
• D) Apply only to athletes
Answer: B RDA is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all healthy
people in a particular life stage and gender group. It is calculated from the EAR.
4. Which DRI value should NOT be exceeded on a daily basis?
• A) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
• B) RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)
• C) AI (Adequate Intake)
• D) UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)
Answer: D The UL represents the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk
of adverse health effects. Exceeding the UL on a regular basis increases toxicity risk.
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5. What is the AMDR for carbohydrates?
• A) 10-35%
• B) 20-35%
• C) 45-65%
• D) 50-70%
Answer: C The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 45-
65% of total daily calories. Fats are 20-35%, and proteins are 10-35%.
6. Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?
• A) Carbohydrates
• B) Proteins
• C) Fats
• D) Fiber
Answer: C Fats provide 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins each provide 4
calories per gram. Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram but is not a nutrient.
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Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) – Final
EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT RATIONALIZED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR (2026-2027)
Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) – Final Exam Study Questions
This guide compiles 300 randomized, exam-relevant questions covering the key topics for the
Jersey College Nutrition (HUN201) Final Exam. The final exam accounts for 40% of your course
grade, so thorough preparation is essential.
Nutrition Fundamentals & DRIs
1. How is nutrition best defined?
• A) The study of food marketing and consumer behavior
• B) The process of food digestion only
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• C) All processes involved in how organisms obtain, metabolize, and use nutrients
• D) The prevention of disease through medication only
Answer: C Nutrition is the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and
influences our health. It encompasses ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and
excretion of nutrients.
2. Which of the following is an organic nutrient?
• A) Water
• B) Calcium
• C) Vitamin C
• D) Sodium
Answer: C Organic compounds contain both carbon and hydrogen. Vitamins, carbohydrates,
lipids, and proteins are organic. Water and minerals are inorganic.
3. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are designed to:
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• A) Meet the needs of 50% of a population
• B) Meet the needs of 97-98% of a population
• C) Represent maximum safe intake levels
• D) Apply only to athletes
Answer: B RDA is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all healthy
people in a particular life stage and gender group. It is calculated from the EAR.
4. Which DRI value should NOT be exceeded on a daily basis?
• A) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
• B) RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)
• C) AI (Adequate Intake)
• D) UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)
Answer: D The UL represents the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk
of adverse health effects. Exceeding the UL on a regular basis increases toxicity risk.
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5. What is the AMDR for carbohydrates?
• A) 10-35%
• B) 20-35%
• C) 45-65%
• D) 50-70%
Answer: C The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 45-
65% of total daily calories. Fats are 20-35%, and proteins are 10-35%.
6. Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?
• A) Carbohydrates
• B) Proteins
• C) Fats
• D) Fiber
Answer: C Fats provide 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins each provide 4
calories per gram. Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram but is not a nutrient.
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