1|P a g e
2026 FINAL EXAM: PORTAGE
NUTRITION BIOD121,ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an incomplete
protein meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle - ANSWER- An essential
amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
,2|P a g e
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature - ANSWER- Trans fats
are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the basal metabolic
rate (BMR)?
The BMR is higher in women than men
The BMR decreases with age
The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet - ANSWER- The
BMR is higher in women than men
Multiple Choice:
Someone with a body mass index of 19 to 24.9 would be considered
______. - ANSWER- At a healthy weight
Indirect calorimetry estimates a person's energy requirements by -
ANSWER- Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the
amount of carbon dioxide expired
, 3|P a g e
Which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being
overweight or obese? Why?
Janet has a BMI of 24 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.8. Fred has a BMI of
25 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.8. - ANSWER- Fred: A BMI of 25 is
considered overweight, and the desired waist to hip ratio for males is 0.9
or less.
Nature and nurture both play a role in determining our weight. Mark
each statement as nature or nurture.
1) Excess weight gain during pregnancy can lead to obesity
2)Your body's set point
3) Identical twins often share the same body type - ANSWER- 1. nurture
2. nature
3. nature
You shift your thinking of foods in terms of good vs bad - ANSWER-
cognitive restructuring
Before going to a restaurant to eat, you check out the menu online and
decide what you will order. The pre-planning will help you to avoid last
minute decisions and choosing higher calorie choices. - ANSWER-
contingency management
Rather than purchasing a candy bar, which is always difficult to say no
to, you purchase low calorie/high fiber snack bars to avoid excess fat
consumption - ANSWER- stimulus control
2026 FINAL EXAM: PORTAGE
NUTRITION BIOD121,ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an incomplete
protein meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle - ANSWER- An essential
amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
,2|P a g e
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature - ANSWER- Trans fats
are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the basal metabolic
rate (BMR)?
The BMR is higher in women than men
The BMR decreases with age
The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet - ANSWER- The
BMR is higher in women than men
Multiple Choice:
Someone with a body mass index of 19 to 24.9 would be considered
______. - ANSWER- At a healthy weight
Indirect calorimetry estimates a person's energy requirements by -
ANSWER- Comparing the amount of oxygen consumed with the
amount of carbon dioxide expired
, 3|P a g e
Which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being
overweight or obese? Why?
Janet has a BMI of 24 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.8. Fred has a BMI of
25 and a waist to hip ratio of 0.8. - ANSWER- Fred: A BMI of 25 is
considered overweight, and the desired waist to hip ratio for males is 0.9
or less.
Nature and nurture both play a role in determining our weight. Mark
each statement as nature or nurture.
1) Excess weight gain during pregnancy can lead to obesity
2)Your body's set point
3) Identical twins often share the same body type - ANSWER- 1. nurture
2. nature
3. nature
You shift your thinking of foods in terms of good vs bad - ANSWER-
cognitive restructuring
Before going to a restaurant to eat, you check out the menu online and
decide what you will order. The pre-planning will help you to avoid last
minute decisions and choosing higher calorie choices. - ANSWER-
contingency management
Rather than purchasing a candy bar, which is always difficult to say no
to, you purchase low calorie/high fiber snack bars to avoid excess fat
consumption - ANSWER- stimulus control
