NTR 306 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | 100% Pass.

NTR 306 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | 100% Pass. Nutrition is the branch of science that focuses on identifying the nutrients found in foods and beverages and... Ans their actions within the body Which of the following substances are inorganic (select 2)? Ans -water -minerals A half-cup of vanilla ice cream contains 22 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein and 18 grams of fat. How many total kcalories does this ice cream contain? Ans 262 kcals The AMDR for fat is between Ans 20 - 35% of total energy A person is 'doing keto' and consumes 75 g of protein/day in a 2000 kilocalorie diet. How does this amount fit with the AMDR? Ans It's within the AMDR (75 g*4kcal/g)= 300 300/2000=0.15 AMDR for protein is 10-35% Nutrition recommendations are often developed from the findings of a single study Ans False An experimental study examines the cause and effect of an intervention on a specific outcome. Ans True The _____ is the maximum amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people, but beyond the maximum amount might be toxic. Ans UL The _____ is the average daily amount of a nutrient that is required to maintain health in 50% of healthy people. Ans EAR Malnutrition ONLY refers to the inadequacy/deficiency in energy and/or nutrients. Ans False The pack of cookies that your roommate purchased has the following nutrient facts panel: Serving Size: 32g (3 cookies), Servings Per Container 11 Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 160 Total Fat 8g (Saturated fat 2.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Trans Fat 0g) Sodium 105mg Total Carbohydrate 21g Added Sugars 15g Dietary Fiber 1g Protein 2g If your roommate ate 9 cookies, how many grams of fat would he consume? Ans 24g The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that a healthy eating pattern should limit saturated fats, sodium, alcohol, and what else? Ans added sugars The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are based on and apply to: Ans Healthy populations The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) provide food/beverage -based recommendations to support health. Ans False Which of the following are NOT considered one of the recommended 'healthy' food groups to consume (select 2)? Ans -Alcohol -Sugar-sweetened Beverages Which of the following are new features of the recently updated nutrition facts panel. (Select 3) Ans -Vitamin D and Potassium ('shortfall nutrients') included -Added Sugars included -Larger font size for calories Which of the following is an example of a nutrient claim on a nutrition label? Ans "Good source of calcium" Since 2009, the overall diet quality among Americans based on the Healthy Eating Index Score has done what? Ans Stayed Relatively the Same and has not Improved Nutrition recommendations continue to change. Why does this occur? Ans As new scientific evidence is reviewed, the recommendations are changed to reflect these updates. What organ of the body is the first to receive the nutrients after they pass through the GI tract, and then prepares those nutrients for use in the body? Ans Liver Which of the following principles are important in establishing a healthy dietary pattern? (select 4) Ans -Choose a variety of foods to consume within each food group -Pay attention to portion sizes and choose smaller sizes -Moderation is key when eating energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods