PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment. Indicate what each
letter represents. - (answer) A - Athropometrics- measurements of body composition such as height
and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical
exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmental-
background, family history, life style and living conditions
List and define the three states of nutritional health. - (answer) Desirable nutrition is achieved by
eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase
the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins
to decline.
There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy. - (answer) carbohydrates,
proteins, and fat
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how many grams of
carbohydrates should you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .52 = 1040
1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs
If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 9 x 4 = 36
Pro: 1 x 4 = 4
Fat: 12 x 9 =108
36 + 4 + 108 = 148 calories
If a fudge brownie has 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 12 x 4 = 48
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
,PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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Fat: 10 x 9 =90
48 + 8 + 90 = 146 calories
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that regulate body processes. - (answer) Proteins, fat,
vitamins, minerals and water
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are organic. - (answer) Carbohydrates, protein, fat and
vitamins
Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you feel like
eating. - (answer) Hunger center of the brain. Helps to determine hunger, appetite, and satiety.
When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients in the blood begin to decline. This
drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level
of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center is activated and our desire to continue to eat declines.
If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein and 16 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 22 x 4 = 88
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
Fat: 16 x 9 =144
88 + 8 + 144 = 240 calories
Explain the differences between hunger and appetite. - (answer) hunger: internal drive, negative
sensation
appetite: external drive, positive sensation
Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite
is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations
associated with food.
MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts. - (answer) The three concepts:
,PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Balance, variety and moderation
The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are
1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 61 % of your calories from protein, how many grams of protein
should you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .61 = 1220
1220 calories / 4 = 305 grams of protein
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that provide structure. - (answer) Protein, fat, mineral and
water
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams of fat should
you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .23 = 460
460 calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate where in the body it is produced and
the process by which it operates. - (answer) Ghrelin is produced by the stomach and travels to the
brain to stimulate the hunger center as it deactivates the satiety center.
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate where in the body it is produced and
the process by which it operates. - (answer) Leptin is produced by the fat cells which are also known as
adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to alert the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the
satiety center when consuming a meal.
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an
example of how you experience each in your life. - (answer) Sensory. Ex. smell of the food
, PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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Cognitive. Ex. comfort foods or habits learned from parents
Environmental. Ex. higher income families spend more going out to eat
Health Status. ex. declining taste sensitivity related to age or medication
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are considered macronutrients. - (answer)
Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids/Fats and Water
Recommended maximum % of calories from fat: - (answer) The recommended maximum % of calories
from fat per day is 35%, with the recommended range being 20 - 35%.
Recommended % of calories from carbs - (answer)
Recommended % of calories from protein - (answer)
MyPlate recommended food groups - (answer) whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains or low-fat dairy,
etc
myplate 7 simple tips - (answer) Benefits add up bite by bite
Focus on whole fruits
Vary your vegetables
Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your protein
Move to low fat or fat free dairy or yogurt (lactose-free dairy or fortified soy)
Choose foods and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fat and sodium
We know that Fred is sedentary; what additional information has Fred provided concerning his
environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns. - (answer) We know that Fred is sedentary; what
additional information has Fred provided concerning his environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns.
ANSWERS
An individual's health can be assessed using the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment. Indicate what each
letter represents. - (answer) A - Athropometrics- measurements of body composition such as height
and weightB - Biochemical- measurement of nutrients in blood, urine and fecesC - Clinical - physical
exam and general appearanceD - Dietary- review of dietary intake and assessmentE - Environmental-
background, family history, life style and living conditions
List and define the three states of nutritional health. - (answer) Desirable nutrition is achieved by
eating a variety of foods which provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body functions.
Over-nutrition is the excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol which increase
the risk for chronic disease.
Under-nutrition occurs when nutrient intake does not meet nutrient needs and over time health begins
to decline.
There are six classes of nutrients. Name the three that supply energy. - (answer) carbohydrates,
proteins, and fat
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 52 % of your calories from carbohydrates, how many grams of
carbohydrates should you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .52 = 1040
1040 calories / 4 = 260 grams of carbs
If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 9 x 4 = 36
Pro: 1 x 4 = 4
Fat: 12 x 9 =108
36 + 4 + 108 = 148 calories
If a fudge brownie has 12 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 12 x 4 = 48
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
,PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Fat: 10 x 9 =90
48 + 8 + 90 = 146 calories
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that regulate body processes. - (answer) Proteins, fat,
vitamins, minerals and water
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are organic. - (answer) Carbohydrates, protein, fat and
vitamins
Describe in detail the role that the hypothalamus plays in determining whether or not you feel like
eating. - (answer) Hunger center of the brain. Helps to determine hunger, appetite, and satiety.
When we have not eaten for a period of time, the amount of nutrients in the blood begin to decline. This
drop stimulates the feeding center in the hypothalamus which signals us to eat. When the nutrient level
of the blood begin to rise, the satiety center is activated and our desire to continue to eat declines.
If a fudge brownie has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of protein and 16 grams of fat. How many
calories are in the brownie? - (answer) Carb: 22 x 4 = 88
Pro: 2 x 4 = 8
Fat: 16 x 9 =144
88 + 8 + 144 = 240 calories
Explain the differences between hunger and appetite. - (answer) hunger: internal drive, negative
sensation
appetite: external drive, positive sensation
Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite
is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations
associated with food.
MyPlate illustrates 3 concepts. Name the concepts. - (answer) The three concepts:
,PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Balance, variety and moderation
The three key dietary principles of the Dietary Guidelines are
1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 61 % of your calories from protein, how many grams of protein
should you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .61 = 1220
1220 calories / 4 = 305 grams of protein
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that provide structure. - (answer) Protein, fat, mineral and
water
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is 2000 calories daily. If you are told that
you should not consume any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams of fat should
you eat in a day? - (answer) 2000 x .23 = 460
460 calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate where in the body it is produced and
the process by which it operates. - (answer) Ghrelin is produced by the stomach and travels to the
brain to stimulate the hunger center as it deactivates the satiety center.
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate where in the body it is produced and
the process by which it operates. - (answer) Leptin is produced by the fat cells which are also known as
adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to alert the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the
satiety center when consuming a meal.
Name the four types of external forces that influence our eating habits and patterns and give an
example of how you experience each in your life. - (answer) Sensory. Ex. smell of the food
, PORTAGE BIOD 121 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL 85 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Cognitive. Ex. comfort foods or habits learned from parents
Environmental. Ex. higher income families spend more going out to eat
Health Status. ex. declining taste sensitivity related to age or medication
There are six classes of nutrients. Name all that are considered macronutrients. - (answer)
Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids/Fats and Water
Recommended maximum % of calories from fat: - (answer) The recommended maximum % of calories
from fat per day is 35%, with the recommended range being 20 - 35%.
Recommended % of calories from carbs - (answer)
Recommended % of calories from protein - (answer)
MyPlate recommended food groups - (answer) whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains or low-fat dairy,
etc
myplate 7 simple tips - (answer) Benefits add up bite by bite
Focus on whole fruits
Vary your vegetables
Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your protein
Move to low fat or fat free dairy or yogurt (lactose-free dairy or fortified soy)
Choose foods and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fat and sodium
We know that Fred is sedentary; what additional information has Fred provided concerning his
environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns. - (answer) We know that Fred is sedentary; what
additional information has Fred provided concerning his environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns.
