NSC 170 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST
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Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
- Fish
- Almonds
- Milk
- Cheese - ANSWER-almonds
How much does grains cover MyPlate?
- 1/5 of the plate
- 1/2 of the plate
- 1/4 of the plate
- 1/3 of the plate - ANSWER-1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that are set when there is
not enough scientific data to set an EAR for the population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that meet
the requirements of half the people in a certain target group.
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that
meet the needs of 97-98% of a targeted healthy population.
,Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - ANSWER-The highest level of continuous
intake of a specific nutrient that can be taken without causing health issues.
Which of the following is not a function of proteins?
- Energy production
- Synthesis of glucose and fatty acids
- Synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules
- None of the answers are correct - ANSWER-None of the answers are correct
How many different proteins is there estimated to exist in the human body?
- More than 100,000
- 50,000
- 100,000
- 10,000 - ANSWER-More than 100,000
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces fat-free milk
- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - ANSWER-4-ounce chocolate doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
, - Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - ANSWER-Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and lower in
calories. - ANSWER-true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - ANSWER-Height
A product has 1 gram of fat, 46 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of protein.
What is the percent of calories coming from carbohydrate?
-4
- 16
- 20
- 80 - ANSWER-80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
ALREADY GRADED A+ UPDATE 2026|2027!!
Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
- Fish
- Almonds
- Milk
- Cheese - ANSWER-almonds
How much does grains cover MyPlate?
- 1/5 of the plate
- 1/2 of the plate
- 1/4 of the plate
- 1/3 of the plate - ANSWER-1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that are set when there is
not enough scientific data to set an EAR for the population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that meet
the requirements of half the people in a certain target group.
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ANSWER-Nutritional values that
meet the needs of 97-98% of a targeted healthy population.
,Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - ANSWER-The highest level of continuous
intake of a specific nutrient that can be taken without causing health issues.
Which of the following is not a function of proteins?
- Energy production
- Synthesis of glucose and fatty acids
- Synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules
- None of the answers are correct - ANSWER-None of the answers are correct
How many different proteins is there estimated to exist in the human body?
- More than 100,000
- 50,000
- 100,000
- 10,000 - ANSWER-More than 100,000
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces fat-free milk
- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - ANSWER-4-ounce chocolate doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
, - Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - ANSWER-Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and lower in
calories. - ANSWER-true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - ANSWER-Height
A product has 1 gram of fat, 46 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of protein.
What is the percent of calories coming from carbohydrate?
-4
- 16
- 20
- 80 - ANSWER-80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
