NUTR 331 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
if nitrogen intake is equal to nitrogen output, the subject is: -
ANSWERS-consuming enough protein to replace body losses
which protein source can be used as a reference standard in measuring
the quality of other proteins? - ANSWERS-egg whites
describe a peptide bond and outline which digestive tract sites break it
down - ANSWERS-a peptide bond is the chemical bond connecting an
acid group on one amino acid with the amine group of another. The
peptide bond is broken down by enzymes in the stomach and small
intestine.
T/F on a nutritious diet, children and pregnant women have a positive
nitrogen balance - ANSWERS-T
T/F Incomplete proteins will not be absorbed because of lack of one or
more EAA - ANSWERS-F
T/F athletes and bodybuilders need protein supplements because they
require more protein than can be supplied by ordinary foods -
ANSWERS-F
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, NUTR 331 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
T/F most adult Canadians need to increase their protein intakes -
ANSWERS-F
when are ketones produced? - ANSWERS-when there is insufficient
glycerol to combine with fatty acids to produce triglycerides
the physiological fuel value of a food is: - ANSWERS-the amount of
energy available to the body
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) - ANSWERS-is measured under a
controlled set of conditions
what activity is not part of basal metabolism? - ANSWERS-digestion
average body weight in women - ANSWERS-20-30%
the most accurate method of assessing the degree of body fatness is by: -
ANSWERS-skin fold measurement
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, NUTR 331 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
which sex has a typically higher percentage in body fat - ANSWERS-
higher in women than in men
which health hazard is not associated with serious underweight? -
ANSWERS-hyperlipidemia
which effect is not a result of a low-carb diet? - ANSWERS-deficiency
of ketone bodies
what is the approx daily basal metabolic energy needs of a 50-kg
woman? - ANSWERS-1000-1300 kcal
when energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s)
can lead to storage of fat? - ANSWERS-fat, carbs, and proteins
what is the body's most likely response to surplus dietary fat? -
ANSWERS-excess fat will almost all be stored as body fat
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
if nitrogen intake is equal to nitrogen output, the subject is: -
ANSWERS-consuming enough protein to replace body losses
which protein source can be used as a reference standard in measuring
the quality of other proteins? - ANSWERS-egg whites
describe a peptide bond and outline which digestive tract sites break it
down - ANSWERS-a peptide bond is the chemical bond connecting an
acid group on one amino acid with the amine group of another. The
peptide bond is broken down by enzymes in the stomach and small
intestine.
T/F on a nutritious diet, children and pregnant women have a positive
nitrogen balance - ANSWERS-T
T/F Incomplete proteins will not be absorbed because of lack of one or
more EAA - ANSWERS-F
T/F athletes and bodybuilders need protein supplements because they
require more protein than can be supplied by ordinary foods -
ANSWERS-F
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, NUTR 331 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
T/F most adult Canadians need to increase their protein intakes -
ANSWERS-F
when are ketones produced? - ANSWERS-when there is insufficient
glycerol to combine with fatty acids to produce triglycerides
the physiological fuel value of a food is: - ANSWERS-the amount of
energy available to the body
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) - ANSWERS-is measured under a
controlled set of conditions
what activity is not part of basal metabolism? - ANSWERS-digestion
average body weight in women - ANSWERS-20-30%
the most accurate method of assessing the degree of body fatness is by: -
ANSWERS-skin fold measurement
END OF
PAGE
2
, NUTR 331 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
which sex has a typically higher percentage in body fat - ANSWERS-
higher in women than in men
which health hazard is not associated with serious underweight? -
ANSWERS-hyperlipidemia
which effect is not a result of a low-carb diet? - ANSWERS-deficiency
of ketone bodies
what is the approx daily basal metabolic energy needs of a 50-kg
woman? - ANSWERS-1000-1300 kcal
when energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s)
can lead to storage of fat? - ANSWERS-fat, carbs, and proteins
what is the body's most likely response to surplus dietary fat? -
ANSWERS-excess fat will almost all be stored as body fat
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