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PORTAGE NUTRITION BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM
BIOD 121 Essentials in Nutrition – Final Exam Review
Ideal for mastering key nutrition concepts
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Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with age, gender, and physical
restrictions?
A. Psychological factors
B. Health Status
C. Social influences
D. Personal preferences
Answer: B. Health Status
Rationale: Health status, including age, gender, and physical restrictions, can greatly influence an
individual's dietary needs and eating habits.
2. List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least one.
A. Vitamins - regulate body processes
B. Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
C. Carbohydrates - provide energy
D. Fats - regulate hormones
Answer: A. Vitamins - regulate body processes
B. Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
Rationale: Vitamins regulate various body processes such as metabolism, while minerals are critical for
structural functions like bone health and for regulating bodily processes.
3. If a fudge brownie has 11 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fat. How
many calories are in the brownie?
A. 115 calories
B. 128 calories
C. 135 calories
D. 140 calories
Answer: B. 128 calories
Rationale: To calculate the calories, we multiply macronutrient amounts by their respective calorie
values:
Carbs: 11 x 4 = 44
Protein: 3 x 4 = 12
Fat: 8 x 9 = 72
44 + 12 + 72 = 128 calories.
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4. The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. You should not
consume any more than 55% of your calories from carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates
should you eat in a day?
A. 220 grams
B. 275 grams
C. 300 grams
D. 320 grams
Answer: B. 275 grams
Rationale: To calculate grams of carbohydrates:
2000 x 0.55 = 1100 calories from carbs
(since each gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories) = 275 grams.
5. An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional assessment. (1) List what
each of the letters stands for in the acronym, and (2) give a description or definition of what the "D"
assessment pertains to.
A. A - Anthropometric, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Dietary, E - Environmental
B. A - Active, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Digestive, E - Environmental
C. A - Anthropometric, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Digestion, E - Education
Answer: A.
Rationale: The ABCDEs of nutritional assessment help assess an individual’s health and nutrition status.
The "D" assessment focuses on evaluating dietary intake for deficiencies or other concerns.
6. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides guidance for making informed decisions related to both
food and physical activity choices.
Answer: True
Rationale: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer evidence-based recommendations to help
individuals make informed decisions about both their diet and physical activity.
7. List the two major groups of minerals and explain their difference.
PORTAGE NUTRITION BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM
BIOD 121 Essentials in Nutrition – Final Exam Review
Ideal for mastering key nutrition concepts
This exam contains:
Questions and Answers: A comprehensive set of exam questions with detailed answers.
100% Guarantee Pass: Verified and accurate content designed to ensure success.
Multiple-Choice Format (A–D): Each question offers four answer options for clarity and
practice.
Correct Answer Included: Highlighted correct answers for easy review.
Expert-Verified Explanations: Detailed, expert-reviewed explanations for every question to
enhance understanding.
,ESTUDYR
Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do with age, gender, and physical
restrictions?
A. Psychological factors
B. Health Status
C. Social influences
D. Personal preferences
Answer: B. Health Status
Rationale: Health status, including age, gender, and physical restrictions, can greatly influence an
individual's dietary needs and eating habits.
2. List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least one.
A. Vitamins - regulate body processes
B. Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
C. Carbohydrates - provide energy
D. Fats - regulate hormones
Answer: A. Vitamins - regulate body processes
B. Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
Rationale: Vitamins regulate various body processes such as metabolism, while minerals are critical for
structural functions like bone health and for regulating bodily processes.
3. If a fudge brownie has 11 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fat. How
many calories are in the brownie?
A. 115 calories
B. 128 calories
C. 135 calories
D. 140 calories
Answer: B. 128 calories
Rationale: To calculate the calories, we multiply macronutrient amounts by their respective calorie
values:
Carbs: 11 x 4 = 44
Protein: 3 x 4 = 12
Fat: 8 x 9 = 72
44 + 12 + 72 = 128 calories.
, ESTUDYR
4. The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. You should not
consume any more than 55% of your calories from carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates
should you eat in a day?
A. 220 grams
B. 275 grams
C. 300 grams
D. 320 grams
Answer: B. 275 grams
Rationale: To calculate grams of carbohydrates:
2000 x 0.55 = 1100 calories from carbs
(since each gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories) = 275 grams.
5. An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDEs of nutritional assessment. (1) List what
each of the letters stands for in the acronym, and (2) give a description or definition of what the "D"
assessment pertains to.
A. A - Anthropometric, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Dietary, E - Environmental
B. A - Active, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Digestive, E - Environmental
C. A - Anthropometric, B - Biochemical, C - Clinical, D - Digestion, E - Education
Answer: A.
Rationale: The ABCDEs of nutritional assessment help assess an individual’s health and nutrition status.
The "D" assessment focuses on evaluating dietary intake for deficiencies or other concerns.
6. True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides guidance for making informed decisions related to both
food and physical activity choices.
Answer: True
Rationale: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer evidence-based recommendations to help
individuals make informed decisions about both their diet and physical activity.
7. List the two major groups of minerals and explain their difference.
