NSC 101 Module 1 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
Arrange the scientific method steps in the correct order.
1.) Form a hypothesis
2.) Analyze the data
3.) Ask a question
4.) Test your hypothesis
5.) Determine your conclusion
6.) Do background check ✅3,6,1,4,2,5
Of the following, what is a micronutrient?
Carbon
Vitamin B12
Water
Zinc
Choices B and D are correct. ✅Choices B and D are correct.
Alice eats one serving of vegetable at lunch and dinner every day of the week, but she
has not consumed the same vegetable twice in one week. This is an example of eating
a _____ of foods. ✅Variety
How many Calories does 7 grams of fat yield? ✅63
Foods can be harmful or beneficial. True or false? ✅True
How many kilocalories does 22 grams of fat yield? ✅198
Checking symptoms of deficiency is an example of what nutrition method? ✅Clinical
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C
None of these choices are correct.
Vitamin K
Folate
Niacin ✅Vitamin K
Only the US customary system is used in nutrition. True or false? ✅False
Which of the following does NOT yield energy?
Carbohydrates
Water
Fats
, Protein ✅Water
The first step in the scientific method usually involves
identifying relationships between personal characteristics.
developing a question.
gathering data.
making observations. ✅Making Observations
Measurement of height and weight falls under what method of nutrition assessment?
✅Anthropometry
Nutritionists measure food energy in: ✅Calories
Three of the six classes of nutrients our body needs are energy yielding nutrients. They
are: ✅Fats, carbohydrates and proteins
What is food quality influenced by?
Appearance
Taste
Microbial content
All of the choices are correct ✅All of the choices are correct
How many calories does 9 grams of carbohydrates yield? ✅36
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat is ✅20-35%
Which should be the first step of research when using the scientific method?
reporting results
analyzing data
noting an observation
writing an article ✅Noting an observation
Epidemiological research studies can show relationships such as between diet and
health. True or False? ✅False
Looking at a 24-h recall is an example of what nutrition assessment method? ✅Dietary
Epidemiological research looks at populations of people. True or false? ✅True
Which are NOT classified as nutrients?
minerals
vitamins
proteins
phytochemicals ✅Phytochemicals
and Correct Answers
Arrange the scientific method steps in the correct order.
1.) Form a hypothesis
2.) Analyze the data
3.) Ask a question
4.) Test your hypothesis
5.) Determine your conclusion
6.) Do background check ✅3,6,1,4,2,5
Of the following, what is a micronutrient?
Carbon
Vitamin B12
Water
Zinc
Choices B and D are correct. ✅Choices B and D are correct.
Alice eats one serving of vegetable at lunch and dinner every day of the week, but she
has not consumed the same vegetable twice in one week. This is an example of eating
a _____ of foods. ✅Variety
How many Calories does 7 grams of fat yield? ✅63
Foods can be harmful or beneficial. True or false? ✅True
How many kilocalories does 22 grams of fat yield? ✅198
Checking symptoms of deficiency is an example of what nutrition method? ✅Clinical
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C
None of these choices are correct.
Vitamin K
Folate
Niacin ✅Vitamin K
Only the US customary system is used in nutrition. True or false? ✅False
Which of the following does NOT yield energy?
Carbohydrates
Water
Fats
, Protein ✅Water
The first step in the scientific method usually involves
identifying relationships between personal characteristics.
developing a question.
gathering data.
making observations. ✅Making Observations
Measurement of height and weight falls under what method of nutrition assessment?
✅Anthropometry
Nutritionists measure food energy in: ✅Calories
Three of the six classes of nutrients our body needs are energy yielding nutrients. They
are: ✅Fats, carbohydrates and proteins
What is food quality influenced by?
Appearance
Taste
Microbial content
All of the choices are correct ✅All of the choices are correct
How many calories does 9 grams of carbohydrates yield? ✅36
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat is ✅20-35%
Which should be the first step of research when using the scientific method?
reporting results
analyzing data
noting an observation
writing an article ✅Noting an observation
Epidemiological research studies can show relationships such as between diet and
health. True or False? ✅False
Looking at a 24-h recall is an example of what nutrition assessment method? ✅Dietary
Epidemiological research looks at populations of people. True or false? ✅True
Which are NOT classified as nutrients?
minerals
vitamins
proteins
phytochemicals ✅Phytochemicals
