NUSC 1165 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Fat is the ideal storage form of energy due to its high energy density compared to other
nutrients.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A zoochemical is a plant derived compound that is thought to prove health benefits to
humans
True or False - ANSWERFalse
A serving of potato chips has a high nutrient density because of its high energy content
relative to its low levels of vitamins and minerals
True or False - ANSWERFalse
In the US, white or refined flour is enriched with some vitamins and minerals lost during
processing.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A meal containing 1 gram of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrate, 10 grams of protein, and 1
gram of vitamin C provides 89kcal
True or False - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following provides calories but is not considered a nutrient?
Alcohol
Water
Phytochemicals
Fat - ANSWERAlcohol
Approximately 1000 college students were asked to keep a record of what supplemental
vitamins they took and how many colds they had over the course of a year. The amount
of vitamin C consumed was compared with the students' incidences of colds. This is an
example of a(an):
Observational study
Clinical trial
,Intervention study
Laboratory study - ANSWERObservational study
One group of individuals is asked to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dairy foods
while a second group of individuals is asked to eat a diet lower with amounts of fruits,
vegetables and dairy foods. The two groups' blood pressure readings are monitored and
compared. This is an example of a(an):
Intervention study
Case-control study
Laboratory study
Observational study - ANSWERIntervention study
This concept suggests that all foods can fit into a healthy diet provided than an
excessive quantity of a specific food is not consumed.
Variety
Dietary reference intake
Moderation
Nutrient density - ANSWERModeration
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Fat
Carbohydrate
Vitamins
Protein - ANSWERVitamins
Researchers are interested in whether caffeine has an effect on short-term memory. A
study is designed in which two groups of subjects are given capsules that look identical.
Group A receives capsules containing caffeine and Group B receives capsules
containing powdered sugar. Group B is given a:
Placebo
Stimulant
Catalyst
Simulation factor - ANSWERPlacebo
Consuming nutrient-dense foods helps to ensure a proper diet. One effective strategy
is:
Eating foods that have been minimally processed
Consuming foods with a high nutrient content compared to the kcalories provided
Limiting added solid fats and added sugars
All of these are effective strategies - ANSWERAll of these are effective strategies
, A measure of the nutrient content of a food compared to its energy content is referred to
as
Healthy food index
Nutrient score
Dietary Reference Intake
Nutrient density - ANSWERNutrient density
Which of the following best describes an "essential nutrient?" - ANSWEREssential
nutrients are not synthesized by the body in adequate amounts and must be obtained
by the diet
Comparison of the amount of protein consumed with the amount of the nutrient excreted
is characteristic of a(an):
Depletion-repletion study
Nitrogen balance study
Epidemiological study
Health claim - ANSWERNitrogen balance study
The following is true about vitamins:
They are inorganic molecules
They act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions
They provide structure to our body
Both A and C - ANSWERThey act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions
The energy provided by food is measured in: - ANSWERKilocalories
The correct sequence of events in the scientific method is: - ANSWERmake an
observation, develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, and form a theory
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is revised every 5 years to reflect advances in
knowledge
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A 24-hour recall is sufficient in most cases to achieve an accurate assessment of an
individual's overall dietary pattern
True or False - ANSWERFalse
The ingredient list of a food label arranges the ingredients from highest to lowest in
amount by weight.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Fat is the ideal storage form of energy due to its high energy density compared to other
nutrients.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A zoochemical is a plant derived compound that is thought to prove health benefits to
humans
True or False - ANSWERFalse
A serving of potato chips has a high nutrient density because of its high energy content
relative to its low levels of vitamins and minerals
True or False - ANSWERFalse
In the US, white or refined flour is enriched with some vitamins and minerals lost during
processing.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A meal containing 1 gram of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrate, 10 grams of protein, and 1
gram of vitamin C provides 89kcal
True or False - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following provides calories but is not considered a nutrient?
Alcohol
Water
Phytochemicals
Fat - ANSWERAlcohol
Approximately 1000 college students were asked to keep a record of what supplemental
vitamins they took and how many colds they had over the course of a year. The amount
of vitamin C consumed was compared with the students' incidences of colds. This is an
example of a(an):
Observational study
Clinical trial
,Intervention study
Laboratory study - ANSWERObservational study
One group of individuals is asked to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dairy foods
while a second group of individuals is asked to eat a diet lower with amounts of fruits,
vegetables and dairy foods. The two groups' blood pressure readings are monitored and
compared. This is an example of a(an):
Intervention study
Case-control study
Laboratory study
Observational study - ANSWERIntervention study
This concept suggests that all foods can fit into a healthy diet provided than an
excessive quantity of a specific food is not consumed.
Variety
Dietary reference intake
Moderation
Nutrient density - ANSWERModeration
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Fat
Carbohydrate
Vitamins
Protein - ANSWERVitamins
Researchers are interested in whether caffeine has an effect on short-term memory. A
study is designed in which two groups of subjects are given capsules that look identical.
Group A receives capsules containing caffeine and Group B receives capsules
containing powdered sugar. Group B is given a:
Placebo
Stimulant
Catalyst
Simulation factor - ANSWERPlacebo
Consuming nutrient-dense foods helps to ensure a proper diet. One effective strategy
is:
Eating foods that have been minimally processed
Consuming foods with a high nutrient content compared to the kcalories provided
Limiting added solid fats and added sugars
All of these are effective strategies - ANSWERAll of these are effective strategies
, A measure of the nutrient content of a food compared to its energy content is referred to
as
Healthy food index
Nutrient score
Dietary Reference Intake
Nutrient density - ANSWERNutrient density
Which of the following best describes an "essential nutrient?" - ANSWEREssential
nutrients are not synthesized by the body in adequate amounts and must be obtained
by the diet
Comparison of the amount of protein consumed with the amount of the nutrient excreted
is characteristic of a(an):
Depletion-repletion study
Nitrogen balance study
Epidemiological study
Health claim - ANSWERNitrogen balance study
The following is true about vitamins:
They are inorganic molecules
They act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions
They provide structure to our body
Both A and C - ANSWERThey act as coenzymes for biochemical reactions
The energy provided by food is measured in: - ANSWERKilocalories
The correct sequence of events in the scientific method is: - ANSWERmake an
observation, develop a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, and form a theory
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is revised every 5 years to reflect advances in
knowledge
True or False - ANSWERTrue
A 24-hour recall is sufficient in most cases to achieve an accurate assessment of an
individual's overall dietary pattern
True or False - ANSWERFalse
The ingredient list of a food label arranges the ingredients from highest to lowest in
amount by weight.
True or False - ANSWERTrue
