NSC EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/27 | ALREADY AWARDED A+
One of the key ways to lose weight healthily is to eat: - ANSWER-high-volume,
low-energy-density foods
Which statement is true regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR)? - ANSWER-It is
the largest portion of total energy expended
What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency") for your cells? -
ANSWER-ATP
The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our
total energy output each day. - ANSWER-False
We measure food energy as ____. - ANSWER-kcals
What is an example of a national level confrontation of the obesity epidemic? -
ANSWER-Supporting policies that improves the Healthy People Initiative.
What is an example of an individual level confrontation of the obesity epidemic?
- ANSWER-Going out on walks.
, A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C,
and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food
supplies____ kcals. - ANSWER-117
Cells break down macronutrients to form __for their own energy use. -
ANSWER-ATP
Nutritionists measure food energy in: - ANSWER-calories
Sophia consumed 1800 kcals per day on a regular basis although her energy
requirements are 2000 kcals per day. Sophia is theoretically: - ANSWER-losing
0.4 lb per week
The unit of measure that describes the energy content of food is called a
_______. - ANSWER-kilocalorie
When your daily caloric intake is less than your estimated energy requirement,
you would expect to: - ANSWER-Lose weight
What is an example of a community level confrontation of the obesity
epidemic? - ANSWER-Supporting improvements to school lunch programs.
Positive energy balance leads to: - ANSWER-weight gain
Biotin, vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin can all be made by or in the body. -
ANSWER-True
2026/27 | ALREADY AWARDED A+
One of the key ways to lose weight healthily is to eat: - ANSWER-high-volume,
low-energy-density foods
Which statement is true regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR)? - ANSWER-It is
the largest portion of total energy expended
What is the primary source of energy ("energy currency") for your cells? -
ANSWER-ATP
The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our
total energy output each day. - ANSWER-False
We measure food energy as ____. - ANSWER-kcals
What is an example of a national level confrontation of the obesity epidemic? -
ANSWER-Supporting policies that improves the Healthy People Initiative.
What is an example of an individual level confrontation of the obesity epidemic?
- ANSWER-Going out on walks.
, A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C,
and 4 ounces of water. Based on this information, a serving of this food
supplies____ kcals. - ANSWER-117
Cells break down macronutrients to form __for their own energy use. -
ANSWER-ATP
Nutritionists measure food energy in: - ANSWER-calories
Sophia consumed 1800 kcals per day on a regular basis although her energy
requirements are 2000 kcals per day. Sophia is theoretically: - ANSWER-losing
0.4 lb per week
The unit of measure that describes the energy content of food is called a
_______. - ANSWER-kilocalorie
When your daily caloric intake is less than your estimated energy requirement,
you would expect to: - ANSWER-Lose weight
What is an example of a community level confrontation of the obesity
epidemic? - ANSWER-Supporting improvements to school lunch programs.
Positive energy balance leads to: - ANSWER-weight gain
Biotin, vitamin D, vitamin K, and niacin can all be made by or in the body. -
ANSWER-True
