NUTRITION MODULE 1 PORTAGE LEARNING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
LATEST UPDATE
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate
where in the body it is produced and the process by which it
operates -Verified--Solution-Ghrelin is produced by the stomach
and travels to the brain to stimulate the hunger center as it
deactivates the satiety center
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is
2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume
any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams
of fat should you eat in a day? -Verified--Solution-2000 x .23 =
460460 calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat
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, There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body
processes -Verified--Solution-Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals
and water
If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of
protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the
brownie? -Verified--Solution-9 x 4 = 36
1x4=4
12 x 9 = 108
Total: 148
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate
where in the body it is produced and the process by which it
operates. -Verified--Solution-Leptin is produced by the fat cells
which are also known as adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to
alert the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the
satiety center when consuming a meal
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
LATEST UPDATE
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of hunger. Indicate
where in the body it is produced and the process by which it
operates -Verified--Solution-Ghrelin is produced by the stomach
and travels to the brain to stimulate the hunger center as it
deactivates the satiety center
The current recommendation to maintain your body weight is
2000 calories daily. If you are told that you should not consume
any more than 23 % of your calories from fat, how many grams
of fat should you eat in a day? -Verified--Solution-2000 x .23 =
460460 calories / 9 = 51.1 grams of fat
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, There are six classes of nutrients. Name three that regulate body
processes -Verified--Solution-Proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals
and water
If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of
protein and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the
brownie? -Verified--Solution-9 x 4 = 36
1x4=4
12 x 9 = 108
Total: 148
Name the key hormone that causes a feeling of satiety. Indicate
where in the body it is produced and the process by which it
operates. -Verified--Solution-Leptin is produced by the fat cells
which are also known as adipose tissue. The role of leptin is to
alert the brain to turn off the hunger center and activate the
satiety center when consuming a meal
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