2026 NTR 108: EXAM 1 AND 2 | COMPLETE QUESTION BANK WITH OVER 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSW

2026 NTR 108: EXAM 1 AND 2

| COMPLETE QUESTION BANK WITH OVER 150

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

1. Which of the following is the main function of
carbohydrates in the body?
A. Build muscle tissue
B. Provide energy
C. Store vitamins
D. Maintain body temperature
Answer: B


2. Which organ produces bile?
A. Pancreas
B. Stomach
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder
Answer: C


3. The process of converting glucose to energy in cells is
called:

,A. Glycolysis
B. Gluconeogenesis
C. Lipolysis
D. Ketogenesis
Answer: A


4. What is the primary function of protein?
A. Provide quick energy
B. Help in tissue repair and growth
C. Regulate water balance
D. Supply essential fatty acids
Answer: B


5. Which of the following is considered a simple
carbohydrate?
A. Starch
B. Fiber
C. Sucrose
D. Glycogen
Answer: C


6. Which vitamin is synthesized by the body when exposed
to sunlight?

,A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin K
Answer: B


7. Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the
blood?
A. Calcium
B. Zinc
C. Iron
D. Magnesium
Answer: C


8. The main storage form of glucose in the body is:
A. Starch
B. Glycogen
C. Lactose
D. Glucose-6-phosphate
Answer: B


9. Which of the following nutrients provides the most
calories per gram?

, A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fat
D. Alcohol
Answer: C


10. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
represents:
A. The minimum intake needed to survive
B. The average requirement for 50% of people
C. The intake that meets nutrient needs of nearly all healthy
individuals
D. The highest safe level of intake
Answer: C


11. Which of the following organs secretes digestive
enzymes into the small intestine?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Large intestine
Answer: B


12. What is the major site of nutrient absorption?