NUSCTX 10 PRACTICE TEST FOR MIDTETRM 1
EXAM / PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE GRADED
A+.
in an energy bar containing 200 total calories calories and 8g
of protein, what percentage of calories are from
protein?
a. 4%
b. 16%
c. 32%
d. 36%
e. 72% - ANSWERS-b. 16%
Which of the following is NOT required to appear
on a food package?
a. A statement of identity
b. The name and address of the
manufacturer, packer, or distributor
c. A list of ingredients
d. The ratio of saturated to unsaturated
,fat in one serving
e. The net contents of the package - ANSWERS-d. the ratio of
saturated to unsaturated fat in one serving
Which of the following about energy generation
is/are correct?
a. Humans generate energy by oxidizing
carbon atoms of macronutrients into
carbon dioxide (CO2).
b. During energy production oxygen (O2)
is converted into water (H2O).
c. All the above.
d. None of the above. - ANSWERS-c. all of the above
Trader Joe's Salt and Pepper Ridge Cut Chips have
16g carbohydrates, 2g protein and 20g fat per
serving. Annie eats 30 chips (1 serving =15 chips) in
one sitting. How many total calories did she
consume?
a. 152 kcal
b. 232 kcal
c. 304 kcal
d. 464 kcal
,e. 522 kcal - ANSWERS-d. 464 kcal
Which of the following statements concerning ATP
(adenosine triphosphate) is true?
a. The total amount of ATP made per day
in a human body is small/limited.
b. The nucleus makes most of the ATP
generated in a cell.
c. Energy released as ADP (adenosine
diphosphate) and Pi (inorganic
phosphate) is converted into ATP.
d. Energy released as ATP is converted
into ADP and Pi.
e. Reductive phosphorylation is the term
that describes ATP bio-generation. - ANSWERS-d. energy
released as ATP is converted into ADP and Pi
Which of the following about the enterocyte
(intestinal absorptive cell) is not correct?
a. Enterocytes absorb simple sugars.
b. Enterocytes release long-chain fatty
acids directly into blood.
c. Enterocytes release amino acids directly
, into blood.
d. Adult enterocytes cannot absorb
proteins, such as antibodies.
e. Enterocytes release short-chain fatty
acids directly into blood. - ANSWERS-b. enterocytes release long-
chain fatty acids
Which of the following is not correct? Digestive
hormones are peptides that stimulate
a. acid production by the stomach.
b. bile acid secretion.
c. pancreatic enzyme secretion.
d. appetite.
e. water production by the colon. - ANSWERS-e. water production
by the colon
In any given food or beverage, nutrient density
refers to the
a. number of different constituents.
b. ratio of total nutrient content to total
calories (energy content).
c. composition of vitamins and minerals.
d. ratio of macronutrients to
EXAM / PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE GRADED
A+.
in an energy bar containing 200 total calories calories and 8g
of protein, what percentage of calories are from
protein?
a. 4%
b. 16%
c. 32%
d. 36%
e. 72% - ANSWERS-b. 16%
Which of the following is NOT required to appear
on a food package?
a. A statement of identity
b. The name and address of the
manufacturer, packer, or distributor
c. A list of ingredients
d. The ratio of saturated to unsaturated
,fat in one serving
e. The net contents of the package - ANSWERS-d. the ratio of
saturated to unsaturated fat in one serving
Which of the following about energy generation
is/are correct?
a. Humans generate energy by oxidizing
carbon atoms of macronutrients into
carbon dioxide (CO2).
b. During energy production oxygen (O2)
is converted into water (H2O).
c. All the above.
d. None of the above. - ANSWERS-c. all of the above
Trader Joe's Salt and Pepper Ridge Cut Chips have
16g carbohydrates, 2g protein and 20g fat per
serving. Annie eats 30 chips (1 serving =15 chips) in
one sitting. How many total calories did she
consume?
a. 152 kcal
b. 232 kcal
c. 304 kcal
d. 464 kcal
,e. 522 kcal - ANSWERS-d. 464 kcal
Which of the following statements concerning ATP
(adenosine triphosphate) is true?
a. The total amount of ATP made per day
in a human body is small/limited.
b. The nucleus makes most of the ATP
generated in a cell.
c. Energy released as ADP (adenosine
diphosphate) and Pi (inorganic
phosphate) is converted into ATP.
d. Energy released as ATP is converted
into ADP and Pi.
e. Reductive phosphorylation is the term
that describes ATP bio-generation. - ANSWERS-d. energy
released as ATP is converted into ADP and Pi
Which of the following about the enterocyte
(intestinal absorptive cell) is not correct?
a. Enterocytes absorb simple sugars.
b. Enterocytes release long-chain fatty
acids directly into blood.
c. Enterocytes release amino acids directly
, into blood.
d. Adult enterocytes cannot absorb
proteins, such as antibodies.
e. Enterocytes release short-chain fatty
acids directly into blood. - ANSWERS-b. enterocytes release long-
chain fatty acids
Which of the following is not correct? Digestive
hormones are peptides that stimulate
a. acid production by the stomach.
b. bile acid secretion.
c. pancreatic enzyme secretion.
d. appetite.
e. water production by the colon. - ANSWERS-e. water production
by the colon
In any given food or beverage, nutrient density
refers to the
a. number of different constituents.
b. ratio of total nutrient content to total
calories (energy content).
c. composition of vitamins and minerals.
d. ratio of macronutrients to
