HNF 150 MSU REVIEW 2026
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SET
UPDATED 100%.
⩥ which is a noninvasive method of determining total body fat, fat
distribution, and bond density by passing two low dose x-ray beams
through the body? Ans: dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
⩥ measuring the thickness of a fold of skin on the back of the arm,
below the shoulder blade, or in other places using a caliper is which
method? Ans: skinfold test
⩥ which of the following statements is true?
a) BMR is higher in older adults
b) BMR is not affected by malnutrition
c) BMR is higher during a fever
d) BMR is lower in taller individuals
e) BMR is not affected by growth status. Ans: BMR is higher during a
fever
⩥ potassium is required ________ the cell. Ans: inside
⩥ sodium is required ______ of the cell. Ans: outside
,⩥ sodium functions. Ans: maintain fluid and electrolyte balance outside
of the cell
⩥ 3 components of body energy expenditure. Ans: basal metabolic rate,
thermic effect of food, & voluntary activities
⩥ satiation. Ans: the perception of fullness that builds throughout a
meal; determines the amount of food consumed at meal
⩥ hunger. Ans: physiological NEED to eat
⩥ appetite. Ans: physiological DESIRE to eat
⩥ satiety. Ans: perception of fullness that lingers in the hours after a
meal and inhibits eating until the meal time; determines time between
meals
⩥ settling zone. Ans: genetics + environment
⩥ dieting as a treatment for obesity failure rate. Ans: 95%
, ⩥ anorexia nervosa. Ans: extreme restriction of energy/calories, intense
fear of gaining weight, under 85% ideal weight, deceived perception of
body weight.
⩥ common features of anorexia nervosa. Ans: lack of menstruation,
depressed mood, self esteem depends on weight, denial of risks of low
body weight, excessive exercise, extreme restricting
⩥ major roles of water. Ans: -solvent (dissolves solutes); carries
nutrients, waste removal
-cleans tissues and blood
-participates in chemical reactions
-lubricant around joints
-shock absorber
-body temp regulation
⩥ mild dehydration symptoms. Ans: thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, fatigue,
decreased urine, deep yellow urine, headache, dizzy
⩥ Severe dehydration symptoms. Ans: blood pressure decreases,
increased pulse, rapid breathing, blush lips/fingertips, confusion,
seizures, coma, death
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SET
UPDATED 100%.
⩥ which is a noninvasive method of determining total body fat, fat
distribution, and bond density by passing two low dose x-ray beams
through the body? Ans: dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
⩥ measuring the thickness of a fold of skin on the back of the arm,
below the shoulder blade, or in other places using a caliper is which
method? Ans: skinfold test
⩥ which of the following statements is true?
a) BMR is higher in older adults
b) BMR is not affected by malnutrition
c) BMR is higher during a fever
d) BMR is lower in taller individuals
e) BMR is not affected by growth status. Ans: BMR is higher during a
fever
⩥ potassium is required ________ the cell. Ans: inside
⩥ sodium is required ______ of the cell. Ans: outside
,⩥ sodium functions. Ans: maintain fluid and electrolyte balance outside
of the cell
⩥ 3 components of body energy expenditure. Ans: basal metabolic rate,
thermic effect of food, & voluntary activities
⩥ satiation. Ans: the perception of fullness that builds throughout a
meal; determines the amount of food consumed at meal
⩥ hunger. Ans: physiological NEED to eat
⩥ appetite. Ans: physiological DESIRE to eat
⩥ satiety. Ans: perception of fullness that lingers in the hours after a
meal and inhibits eating until the meal time; determines time between
meals
⩥ settling zone. Ans: genetics + environment
⩥ dieting as a treatment for obesity failure rate. Ans: 95%
, ⩥ anorexia nervosa. Ans: extreme restriction of energy/calories, intense
fear of gaining weight, under 85% ideal weight, deceived perception of
body weight.
⩥ common features of anorexia nervosa. Ans: lack of menstruation,
depressed mood, self esteem depends on weight, denial of risks of low
body weight, excessive exercise, extreme restricting
⩥ major roles of water. Ans: -solvent (dissolves solutes); carries
nutrients, waste removal
-cleans tissues and blood
-participates in chemical reactions
-lubricant around joints
-shock absorber
-body temp regulation
⩥ mild dehydration symptoms. Ans: thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, fatigue,
decreased urine, deep yellow urine, headache, dizzy
⩥ Severe dehydration symptoms. Ans: blood pressure decreases,
increased pulse, rapid breathing, blush lips/fingertips, confusion,
seizures, coma, death
