NSC 150 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Define the various dimensions of wellness. - ANS Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social,
Environmental
What are some reputable sources for health information? - ANS .org, .gov, or peer reviewed
articles.
health benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness - ANS Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer,
type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other diseases
appropriate % max heart rate for improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness - ANS 60-80% of
maximum heart rate will bring improvement
the guidelines for physical activity for Americans - ANS 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1
¼ - 2 ½ hours of vigorous intensity
the major benefits of muscular fitness - ANS Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of
injury, stronger muscles and bones
How are nutrients are absorbed through the digestive process (General pathway through the GI
tract) digestive functions of pancreas, liver, and gall bladder, - ANS Mouth to Esophagus to
Stomach to Small Intestine to Large Intestine to Anus
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, Where are most nutrients absorbed? - ANS small intestine
Describe the functions of the six major categories of nutrients. - ANS Carbs, Fats, Proteins,
Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and fat for other purposes
Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reactions, and coordinates bodily
functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and development.
Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing, regulates body temp.
For all- kcal/g, absorbed form - ANS Carb- 4/G
Protein- 4/G
Fat- 9/G
recommendations of various types of carbohydrates (ie. whole grains, sugar, fiber) -
ANS Whole grains are the healthiest types of carbohydrates
Why is fiber important in the diet? - ANS Fiber is indigestible as it helps keep the digestive
system healthy
the relationship of carbs to type 2 diabetes - ANS Digestive system breaks down carbs to
glucose and with diabetes you are unable to breakdown glucose without insulin.
saturated fat foods - ANS used for energy and other functions if consumed in excess than will
clog arteries
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Define the various dimensions of wellness. - ANS Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social,
Environmental
What are some reputable sources for health information? - ANS .org, .gov, or peer reviewed
articles.
health benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness - ANS Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer,
type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other diseases
appropriate % max heart rate for improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness - ANS 60-80% of
maximum heart rate will bring improvement
the guidelines for physical activity for Americans - ANS 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1
¼ - 2 ½ hours of vigorous intensity
the major benefits of muscular fitness - ANS Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of
injury, stronger muscles and bones
How are nutrients are absorbed through the digestive process (General pathway through the GI
tract) digestive functions of pancreas, liver, and gall bladder, - ANS Mouth to Esophagus to
Stomach to Small Intestine to Large Intestine to Anus
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Where are most nutrients absorbed? - ANS small intestine
Describe the functions of the six major categories of nutrients. - ANS Carbs, Fats, Proteins,
Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and fat for other purposes
Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reactions, and coordinates bodily
functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and development.
Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing, regulates body temp.
For all- kcal/g, absorbed form - ANS Carb- 4/G
Protein- 4/G
Fat- 9/G
recommendations of various types of carbohydrates (ie. whole grains, sugar, fiber) -
ANS Whole grains are the healthiest types of carbohydrates
Why is fiber important in the diet? - ANS Fiber is indigestible as it helps keep the digestive
system healthy
the relationship of carbs to type 2 diabetes - ANS Digestive system breaks down carbs to
glucose and with diabetes you are unable to breakdown glucose without insulin.
saturated fat foods - ANS used for energy and other functions if consumed in excess than will
clog arteries
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