NST 10 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Most of the weight of the body is due to - CORRECT ANSWER - water, fat, and protein
Energy is contained in which macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats
What are the 3 functions of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER - provide energy, help with
growth and development, and keep body functions running
To be an essential nutrient, it needs to: - CORRECT ANSWER - have a specific biological
function, lead to a decline in human function if removed from the diet, restore damage to normal
when it's returned to the diet
Composition of the human body? (water, protein, etc) - CORRECT ANSWER - 62% water,
16% protein, 16% fat, 6% minerals, carbs, and others
this is the main source of energy intake - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates
what are the TWO types of carbs - CORRECT ANSWER - simple carbs and complex carbs
simple carb? what are some examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - have more calories per gram
and cause problems with overeating (sugar, honey)
complex carb? what are some examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - have fewer calories per
gram and allow for better blood glucose control
what type of macronutrient is fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrate
,what are the two types of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble and insoluble
soluble fiber? what is it found in? - CORRECT ANSWER - dissolves in water. it lowers blood
cholesterol levels by attaching itself to cholesterol so it can be eliminated from the body; apple,
oatmeal, rye flour, dried beans
insoluble fiber? what is it found in? - CORRECT ANSWER - doesn't dissolve in water
because it has high amounts of cellulose. it speeds up the transit of foods through the digestive
system; bran of grains, the pulp of fruit, and the skin of vegetables
what are the 2 families of fatty acids considered essential for the body - CORRECT
ANSWER - omega-3 and omega-6
which foods contain omega-3 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - canola oil, flaxseed oil,
cold-water fish, fish oil
which foods contain omega-6 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - primrose or black currant
seed oil
increased consumption of which oil is recommended and what does it hep with - CORRECT
ANSWER - omega-3; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and helps alleviate
symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel
disease
how many amino acids are considered essential - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 out of 20
how many of the 20 amino acids are made in the body - CORRECT ANSWER - 12, 8 need to
be taken in through food
how many of the essential amino acids need to be obtained through diet - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8; 12 are made in the body
, to obtain the 8 needed essential amino acids, these animal products cover all of them -
CORRECT ANSWER - milk and eggs
to obtain the 8 needed essential amino acids, a variety of plant products need to be taken together
to obtain all the necessary protein components, this is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - protein
complementation
what are vitamins needed for - CORRECT ANSWER - regulation of metabolism and
maintenance of normal growth and functioning
which vitamins are water soluble and excreted through urine - CORRECT ANSWER - B and
C
which vitamins are fat soluble and stored in body fat - CORRECT ANSWER - A, D, E, and K
minerals are important for - CORRECT ANSWER - muscles, tissues, bones; hormones,
oxygen transport, and enzyme systems
major minerals? examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - needed by the body in large amounts;
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and chloride (PPSSCCM)
Trace minerals? examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - needed in tiny amounts; iron, iodine,
copper, manganese (MIIC)
what is water needed for - CORRECT ANSWER - regulate body temp, transport nutrients to
cells, rids body of waste materials
nutrient density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrient a food provides compared
to its energy content
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Most of the weight of the body is due to - CORRECT ANSWER - water, fat, and protein
Energy is contained in which macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats
What are the 3 functions of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER - provide energy, help with
growth and development, and keep body functions running
To be an essential nutrient, it needs to: - CORRECT ANSWER - have a specific biological
function, lead to a decline in human function if removed from the diet, restore damage to normal
when it's returned to the diet
Composition of the human body? (water, protein, etc) - CORRECT ANSWER - 62% water,
16% protein, 16% fat, 6% minerals, carbs, and others
this is the main source of energy intake - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates
what are the TWO types of carbs - CORRECT ANSWER - simple carbs and complex carbs
simple carb? what are some examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - have more calories per gram
and cause problems with overeating (sugar, honey)
complex carb? what are some examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - have fewer calories per
gram and allow for better blood glucose control
what type of macronutrient is fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrate
,what are the two types of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble and insoluble
soluble fiber? what is it found in? - CORRECT ANSWER - dissolves in water. it lowers blood
cholesterol levels by attaching itself to cholesterol so it can be eliminated from the body; apple,
oatmeal, rye flour, dried beans
insoluble fiber? what is it found in? - CORRECT ANSWER - doesn't dissolve in water
because it has high amounts of cellulose. it speeds up the transit of foods through the digestive
system; bran of grains, the pulp of fruit, and the skin of vegetables
what are the 2 families of fatty acids considered essential for the body - CORRECT
ANSWER - omega-3 and omega-6
which foods contain omega-3 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - canola oil, flaxseed oil,
cold-water fish, fish oil
which foods contain omega-6 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - primrose or black currant
seed oil
increased consumption of which oil is recommended and what does it hep with - CORRECT
ANSWER - omega-3; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and helps alleviate
symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel
disease
how many amino acids are considered essential - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 out of 20
how many of the 20 amino acids are made in the body - CORRECT ANSWER - 12, 8 need to
be taken in through food
how many of the essential amino acids need to be obtained through diet - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8; 12 are made in the body
, to obtain the 8 needed essential amino acids, these animal products cover all of them -
CORRECT ANSWER - milk and eggs
to obtain the 8 needed essential amino acids, a variety of plant products need to be taken together
to obtain all the necessary protein components, this is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - protein
complementation
what are vitamins needed for - CORRECT ANSWER - regulation of metabolism and
maintenance of normal growth and functioning
which vitamins are water soluble and excreted through urine - CORRECT ANSWER - B and
C
which vitamins are fat soluble and stored in body fat - CORRECT ANSWER - A, D, E, and K
minerals are important for - CORRECT ANSWER - muscles, tissues, bones; hormones,
oxygen transport, and enzyme systems
major minerals? examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - needed by the body in large amounts;
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and chloride (PPSSCCM)
Trace minerals? examples? - CORRECT ANSWER - needed in tiny amounts; iron, iodine,
copper, manganese (MIIC)
what is water needed for - CORRECT ANSWER - regulate body temp, transport nutrients to
cells, rids body of waste materials
nutrient density - CORRECT ANSWER - a measure of the nutrient a food provides compared
to its energy content
