FSHN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
MOST water is lost daily via the - ANS kidneys
For the 4th of July, Angel is planning a barbeque with her friends at a lakeside park. Which of
the
following practices should she avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness? -
ANS Grill hamburgers to medium rare
Which of the following is an example of insensible water loss? - ANS respiration
The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women? - ANS iron
At what point during pregnancy is adequate folate MOST important? - ANS during the first
four weeks after conception
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the intake of fruit juice be limited to a
maximum of how many fluid ounces per day for children 1 to 6 years of age? - ANS 6
In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and
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,wound healing? - ANS zinc
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals? - ANS our bodies has no
mechanism to combat free radicals
Why are dark green vegetables such as kale and spinach good sources of vitamin A? -
ANS They contain abundant beta-carotene, a precursor of retinol
Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C? - ANS green and red peppers
A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in - ANS a
reduced absorption of calcium
High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the development of -
ANS heart disease
Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins? - ANS Water-
soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body
Which of the following is NOT necessary to supplement a toddler's vegan diet? - ANS fiber
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning vitamin C? - ANS smokers should
consume less Vitamin C than non-smokers
In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest? - ANS menopause
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, Which of the following is NOT associated with developing toddlers' healthy eating habits? -
ANS rewarding meal completion with dessert
The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults is
how
many grams per day? - ANS 130
In addition to obtaining vitamin K from dietary sources, the body produces vitamin K in the -
ANS large intestine
Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
and
removing waste products? - ANS placenta
A major dietary source of iodine worldwide is - ANS iodized table salt
Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin E? - ANS improving the absorption of
vitamin C if dietary intake is low
Which of the following fatty acids is critical to fetal brain and eye development? -
ANS Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports beverage? -
ANS athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
Research studies indicate that consuming which of the following supplements can cause
gastrointestinal upset? - ANS gingko
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
MOST water is lost daily via the - ANS kidneys
For the 4th of July, Angel is planning a barbeque with her friends at a lakeside park. Which of
the
following practices should she avoid in order to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness? -
ANS Grill hamburgers to medium rare
Which of the following is an example of insensible water loss? - ANS respiration
The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women? - ANS iron
At what point during pregnancy is adequate folate MOST important? - ANS during the first
four weeks after conception
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the intake of fruit juice be limited to a
maximum of how many fluid ounces per day for children 1 to 6 years of age? - ANS 6
In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and
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,wound healing? - ANS zinc
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals? - ANS our bodies has no
mechanism to combat free radicals
Why are dark green vegetables such as kale and spinach good sources of vitamin A? -
ANS They contain abundant beta-carotene, a precursor of retinol
Which of the following are rich sources of vitamin C? - ANS green and red peppers
A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in - ANS a
reduced absorption of calcium
High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood are associated with the development of -
ANS heart disease
Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins? - ANS Water-
soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body
Which of the following is NOT necessary to supplement a toddler's vegan diet? - ANS fiber
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning vitamin C? - ANS smokers should
consume less Vitamin C than non-smokers
In which phase of a woman's life cycle is bone loss the greatest? - ANS menopause
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, Which of the following is NOT associated with developing toddlers' healthy eating habits? -
ANS rewarding meal completion with dessert
The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults is
how
many grams per day? - ANS 130
In addition to obtaining vitamin K from dietary sources, the body produces vitamin K in the -
ANS large intestine
Which pregnancy-specific organ is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
and
removing waste products? - ANS placenta
A major dietary source of iodine worldwide is - ANS iodized table salt
Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin E? - ANS improving the absorption of
vitamin C if dietary intake is low
Which of the following fatty acids is critical to fetal brain and eye development? -
ANS Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Which of the following individuals will benefit the MOST from consuming a sports beverage? -
ANS athlete who exercises intensely for more than one hour
Research studies indicate that consuming which of the following supplements can cause
gastrointestinal upset? - ANS gingko
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