NS 1410 Exam With Complete Solutions
All of the following nutrient standards are componenets of the new DRI, with the
exception of _______? - ANSWER Daily Reference Value
Essential nutrients are nutrients that ________? - ANSWER the body cannot make
for itself or cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
Which of the following are essential, inorganic, indestructible, but may be bound
or dissolved in water? - ANSWER Minerals
A nutrition professional with a Bachelor's degree in nutrition who has completed
supervised clinical experience and passed a national registration examination is a
- ANSWER RD
Which of the following food will result in the greatest amount of satiety? -
ANSWER Steak
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient? - ANSWER Designed to be adequate for
almost all healthy people
Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct? - ANSWER They are
required in very small amounts to meet the DRI's
Non nutritive compounds from plants that give plants their aroma, flavor and
color are known as - ANSWER Phytochemicals
___________ refers to eating the right amounts of foods to maintain a healthful
weight and optimize the body's metabolic processes. - ANSWER Moderation
A food with a label that says it is Calorie Free - ANSWER Must have less than 5
calories per serving
The ingredient list on a food label must be - ANSWER in descending order by
weight
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges include which of the following? -
ANSWER 10-35% for protein
, Need for _________ grew out of the increase in the practice of fortifying foods
coupled with the popular use of supplements - ANSWER ULs
No health claim is allowed if the food contains more than 20% of the DV for -
ANSWER Sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat
The science of nutrition is most accurately defined as the study of - ANSWER The
nutrients found in food and how the body processes them
If you eat 125 grams of carbohydrates, how many calories did you consume? -
ANSWER 500
Which of the following process involves transport of nutrients across cellular
membranes with the assistance of a carrier AND requires energy? - ANSWER
Active transport
Gastrin - ANSWER Increases the secretion of HCL by the stomach
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide - ANSWER Slows GI motility and stomach
secretions
Secretin - ANSWER stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from pancrease
Cholecystokinin CCK - ANSWER slows GI motility and stimulates the release of
bile
Peristalsis - ANSWER wave-like muscular contractions moving food through GI
tract
Function of sphincter muscle - ANSWER controls passage of food through GI
tract
The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is greatly increased by the
presence of____________? - ANSWER villi and microvilli
Which organ is the first to receive nutrients and serves as a gatekeeper against
substances that might harm the heart or brain? - ANSWER liver
Most of the digestion and absorption take place in the - ANSWER small intestine
Ulcers are usually caused by _________? - ANSWER pylori
All of the following nutrient standards are componenets of the new DRI, with the
exception of _______? - ANSWER Daily Reference Value
Essential nutrients are nutrients that ________? - ANSWER the body cannot make
for itself or cannot make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
Which of the following are essential, inorganic, indestructible, but may be bound
or dissolved in water? - ANSWER Minerals
A nutrition professional with a Bachelor's degree in nutrition who has completed
supervised clinical experience and passed a national registration examination is a
- ANSWER RD
Which of the following food will result in the greatest amount of satiety? -
ANSWER Steak
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient? - ANSWER Designed to be adequate for
almost all healthy people
Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct? - ANSWER They are
required in very small amounts to meet the DRI's
Non nutritive compounds from plants that give plants their aroma, flavor and
color are known as - ANSWER Phytochemicals
___________ refers to eating the right amounts of foods to maintain a healthful
weight and optimize the body's metabolic processes. - ANSWER Moderation
A food with a label that says it is Calorie Free - ANSWER Must have less than 5
calories per serving
The ingredient list on a food label must be - ANSWER in descending order by
weight
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges include which of the following? -
ANSWER 10-35% for protein
, Need for _________ grew out of the increase in the practice of fortifying foods
coupled with the popular use of supplements - ANSWER ULs
No health claim is allowed if the food contains more than 20% of the DV for -
ANSWER Sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat
The science of nutrition is most accurately defined as the study of - ANSWER The
nutrients found in food and how the body processes them
If you eat 125 grams of carbohydrates, how many calories did you consume? -
ANSWER 500
Which of the following process involves transport of nutrients across cellular
membranes with the assistance of a carrier AND requires energy? - ANSWER
Active transport
Gastrin - ANSWER Increases the secretion of HCL by the stomach
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide - ANSWER Slows GI motility and stomach
secretions
Secretin - ANSWER stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from pancrease
Cholecystokinin CCK - ANSWER slows GI motility and stimulates the release of
bile
Peristalsis - ANSWER wave-like muscular contractions moving food through GI
tract
Function of sphincter muscle - ANSWER controls passage of food through GI
tract
The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is greatly increased by the
presence of____________? - ANSWER villi and microvilli
Which organ is the first to receive nutrients and serves as a gatekeeper against
substances that might harm the heart or brain? - ANSWER liver
Most of the digestion and absorption take place in the - ANSWER small intestine
Ulcers are usually caused by _________? - ANSWER pylori
