NDT Final Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition of nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - is science that studies food and how
food nourishes our body and influence our health.
- Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence our eating patterns
• Food sources of all the macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER • carbohydrates:
grains, rice, cereal, pasta, legumes, fruits, veggies, dairy, sweets, sugar
• protein: meats, dairy, seeds, nuts, legumes, veggies, grains, animal products
• fat/lipids: oil, butter/margarine, mayonnaise, meat, dairy, salad dressings, avocados
Calculate the calories in a meal given the macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -
Protein 4
- Carbs 4
- Fat 9
- Alcohol 7
• Determine the percentage of calories that come from the different macronutrients -
CORRECT ANSWER - Multiply the number of macronutrients (should be a given
number) by the amount of calories/gram then divide that answer by the total amount of kcals
the person consumes (should be given)
Chronic Diseases that have a direct nutrition link - CORRECT ANSWER - Type 2
diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- anorexia
, Macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER nutrients that the body needs large amounts to
support normal function and health
o Carbs, protein, lipids, and water
Micronutrients: - CORRECT ANSWER nutrients needed in small amounts to support
normal health and body function
o Vitamins and minerals
Malnutrition: Primary Deficiencies - CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person does
not consume enough of a nutrient in the diet
o The deficiency occurs as a direct consequence of an inadequate intake
Malnutrition: Secondary Deficiencies - CORRECT ANSWER o Occurs when a person
cannot absorb enough of a nutrient in their body, when too much nutrient is excreted from the
body, or when a nutrient is not utilized efficiently by the body
o Secondary deficiency is a consequence of or some other disorder
• Who should you obtain nutrition advice from - CORRECT ANSWER • registered
dietician
• licensed dietician
• Purpose of DRI's - CORRECT ANSWER maintain healthy individuals, prevent and
reduce chronic disease
• AMDRs for macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER • carbs: 45-65%
• fat: 20-35%
• protein: 10-35%
Components of a healthy diet - CORRECT ANSWER Provides the proper combination
of nutrients and energy
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition of nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - is science that studies food and how
food nourishes our body and influence our health.
- Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence our eating patterns
• Food sources of all the macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER • carbohydrates:
grains, rice, cereal, pasta, legumes, fruits, veggies, dairy, sweets, sugar
• protein: meats, dairy, seeds, nuts, legumes, veggies, grains, animal products
• fat/lipids: oil, butter/margarine, mayonnaise, meat, dairy, salad dressings, avocados
Calculate the calories in a meal given the macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -
Protein 4
- Carbs 4
- Fat 9
- Alcohol 7
• Determine the percentage of calories that come from the different macronutrients -
CORRECT ANSWER - Multiply the number of macronutrients (should be a given
number) by the amount of calories/gram then divide that answer by the total amount of kcals
the person consumes (should be given)
Chronic Diseases that have a direct nutrition link - CORRECT ANSWER - Type 2
diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- anorexia
, Macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER nutrients that the body needs large amounts to
support normal function and health
o Carbs, protein, lipids, and water
Micronutrients: - CORRECT ANSWER nutrients needed in small amounts to support
normal health and body function
o Vitamins and minerals
Malnutrition: Primary Deficiencies - CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person does
not consume enough of a nutrient in the diet
o The deficiency occurs as a direct consequence of an inadequate intake
Malnutrition: Secondary Deficiencies - CORRECT ANSWER o Occurs when a person
cannot absorb enough of a nutrient in their body, when too much nutrient is excreted from the
body, or when a nutrient is not utilized efficiently by the body
o Secondary deficiency is a consequence of or some other disorder
• Who should you obtain nutrition advice from - CORRECT ANSWER • registered
dietician
• licensed dietician
• Purpose of DRI's - CORRECT ANSWER maintain healthy individuals, prevent and
reduce chronic disease
• AMDRs for macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER • carbs: 45-65%
• fat: 20-35%
• protein: 10-35%
Components of a healthy diet - CORRECT ANSWER Provides the proper combination
of nutrients and energy
