FSHN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.

FSHN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.




MOST water is lost daily via the - ANS kidneys



For the 4th of July, Angel is planning a barbeque with her friends at a lakeside park. Which of
the

following practices should she avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness? -
ANS Grill hamburgers to medium rare



Which of the following is an example of insensible water loss? - ANS respiration



The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women? - ANS iron



At what point during pregnancy is adequate folate MOST important? - ANS during the first
four weeks after conception



The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the intake of fruit juice be limited to a

maximum of how many fluid ounces per day for children 1 to 6 years of age? - ANS 6



In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and


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,wound healing? - ANS zinc



Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals? - ANS our bodies has no
mechanism to combat free radicals



Why are dark green vegetables such as kale and spinach good sources of vitamin A? -
ANS They contain abundant beta-carotene, a precursor of retinol



Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C? - ANS green and red peppers



A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in - ANS a
reduced absorption of calcium



High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the development of -
ANS heart disease



Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins? - ANS Water-
soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body



Which of the following is NOT necessary to supplement a toddler's vegan diet? - ANS fiber



Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning vitamin C? - ANS smokers should
consume less Vitamin C than non-smokers



In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest? - ANS menopause




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, Which of the following is NOT associated with developing toddlers' healthy eating habits? -
ANS rewarding meal completion with dessert



The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults is
how

many grams per day? - ANS 130



In addition to obtaining vitamin K from dietary sources, the body produces vitamin K in the -
ANS large intestine



Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
and

removing waste products? - ANS placenta



A major dietary source of iodine worldwide is - ANS iodized table salt



Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin E? - ANS improving the absorption of
vitamin C if dietary intake is low



Which of the following fatty acids is critical to fetal brain and eye development? -
ANS Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)



Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports beverage? -
ANS athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour



Research studies indicate that consuming which of the following supplements can cause

gastrointestinal upset? - ANS gingko


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