Test Bank NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM (ADVANCED SET) High-Yield Questions (Original MCQs + Answers).pdf

Test Bank
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM (ADVANCED
SET)
High-Yield Questions (Original MCQs + Answers)

DIGESTION & ABSORPTION
1. Most nutrient absorption occurs in the:​
A. Stomach​
B. Small intestine​
C. Mouth​
D. Esophagus​
✔ Answer: B

2. Bile is responsible for emulsifying:​
A. Proteins​
B. Carbohydrates​
C. Fats​
D. Vitamins​
✔ Answer: C

3. Enzymes are best described as:​
A. Hormones​
B. Catalysts​
C. Vitamins​

,D. Minerals​
✔ Answer: B

4. The stomach primarily digests:​
A. Carbohydrates​
B. Proteins​
C. Fiber​
D. Minerals​
✔ Answer: B

5. Peristalsis is:​
A. Chemical digestion​
B. Muscle contractions moving food​
C. Fat storage​
D. Hormone release​
✔ Answer: B

6. The pancreas produces:​
A. Bile​
B. Digestive enzymes​
C. Blood cells​
D. Glucose only​
✔ Answer: B

7. Absorption refers to:​
A. Breaking food down​
B. Movement into blood/lymph​
C. Chewing​
D. Storage​
✔ Answer: B

8. The colon mainly absorbs:​
A. Protein​
B. Water​
C. Fat​
D. Vitamins​
✔ Answer: B

9. Mechanical digestion occurs in the:​
A. Mouth​
B. Liver​
C. Kidney​
D. Blood​
✔ Answer: A

, 10. Chemical digestion breaks food into:​
A. Larger molecules​
B. Smaller absorbable units​
C. Cells​
D. Tissues​
✔ Answer: B




🔹 ENERGY BALANCE (Q16–30)
16. Weight gain occurs when:​
A. Intake < output​
B. Intake > output​
C. Balanced​
D. No food​
✔ Answer: B

17. 1 pound of fat equals:​
A. 1000 kcal​
B. 2000 kcal​
C. 3500 kcal​
D. 500 kcal​
✔ Answer: C

18. BMR is energy used for:​
A. Exercise​
B. Resting body functions​
C. Digestion only​
D. Fat storage​
✔ Answer: B

19. Excess energy is stored as:​
A. Protein​
B. Fat​
C. Vitamins​
D. Water​
✔ Answer: B

20. Obesity is caused by:​
A. Energy imbalance​
B. Vitamin deficiency​
C. Fiber intake​