NST 10 Exam 1 2025 Questions and
Answers
Energy-yielding nutrients that we need in large amounts each day are known as -
ANSWER✔✔-macronutrients
There are ____ kilocalories in one gram of fat and ____ kilocalories in one gram of
protein - ANSWER✔✔-9;4
The ______ system is important for transporting oxygen and nutrients around the body
- ANSWER✔✔-cardiovascular
Which of the following is a macronutrient - ANSWER✔✔-protein, carb, fat
Which of the following molecules help(s) to facilitate or hinder metabolic reactions -
ANSWER✔✔-minerals and enzymes
All of the following are secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion - ANSWER✔✔-
Pepsin
Hydrochloric acid
, Mucus
The presence of villi, microvilli, and mucosal folds increases which of the following
properties of the small intestine important for digestion? - ANSWER✔✔-Surface area
for enzymatic action and nutrient absorption
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) -
ANSWER✔✔-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges refer to proportions of
calories.
Which of the following is a factor directly involved in the study of nutrigenomics -
ANSWER✔✔-Risk of disease
Genetics
Current health state
Built environment
Dietary pattern
Which of the following is a good reason to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
- ANSWER✔✔-They are anti-inflammatory and can increase blood concentration of
HDL
Answers
Energy-yielding nutrients that we need in large amounts each day are known as -
ANSWER✔✔-macronutrients
There are ____ kilocalories in one gram of fat and ____ kilocalories in one gram of
protein - ANSWER✔✔-9;4
The ______ system is important for transporting oxygen and nutrients around the body
- ANSWER✔✔-cardiovascular
Which of the following is a macronutrient - ANSWER✔✔-protein, carb, fat
Which of the following molecules help(s) to facilitate or hinder metabolic reactions -
ANSWER✔✔-minerals and enzymes
All of the following are secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion - ANSWER✔✔-
Pepsin
Hydrochloric acid
, Mucus
The presence of villi, microvilli, and mucosal folds increases which of the following
properties of the small intestine important for digestion? - ANSWER✔✔-Surface area
for enzymatic action and nutrient absorption
Which of the following is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) -
ANSWER✔✔-Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges refer to proportions of
calories.
Which of the following is a factor directly involved in the study of nutrigenomics -
ANSWER✔✔-Risk of disease
Genetics
Current health state
Built environment
Dietary pattern
Which of the following is a good reason to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
- ANSWER✔✔-They are anti-inflammatory and can increase blood concentration of
HDL
