NURS 225 NUTRITION QUIZ 1 2026
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE Q&A
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ Which form of iron, found only in animal food sources, is most
readily absorbed by the human body? Answer: Heme iron
◉ Minerals are classified according to the intake required and the
amount present in the body. Answer: true
◉ Exposure to air, heat, and light can break down vitamins but not
minerals. Answer: true
◉ It is generally recommended that everyone take a vitamin and
mineral supplement to prevent chronic diseases. Answer: false
◉ On average, a healthy adult can metabolize the equivalent of how
many drinks per hour? Answer: one
◉ Alcohol is a teratogen. Answer: true
, ◉ The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the
equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is
referred to as Answer: tolerance
◉ Moderate alcohol consumption increases "good" cholesterol
(HDL) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Answer: true
◉ What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Answer: In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce enough
insulin; in type 2 diabetes, the body's cells are resistant to insulin.
◉ Low ________ intake is linked to an increased risk of hypertension.
Answer: potassium
◉ Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis? Answer:
Low sun exposure
Sedentary lifestyle
All of the above
Alcohol abuse
Low body weight
Answer: All of the above
◉ At approximately what age does peak bone mass occur? Answer:
30 years
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE Q&A
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ Which form of iron, found only in animal food sources, is most
readily absorbed by the human body? Answer: Heme iron
◉ Minerals are classified according to the intake required and the
amount present in the body. Answer: true
◉ Exposure to air, heat, and light can break down vitamins but not
minerals. Answer: true
◉ It is generally recommended that everyone take a vitamin and
mineral supplement to prevent chronic diseases. Answer: false
◉ On average, a healthy adult can metabolize the equivalent of how
many drinks per hour? Answer: one
◉ Alcohol is a teratogen. Answer: true
, ◉ The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the
equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is
referred to as Answer: tolerance
◉ Moderate alcohol consumption increases "good" cholesterol
(HDL) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Answer: true
◉ What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Answer: In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce enough
insulin; in type 2 diabetes, the body's cells are resistant to insulin.
◉ Low ________ intake is linked to an increased risk of hypertension.
Answer: potassium
◉ Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis? Answer:
Low sun exposure
Sedentary lifestyle
All of the above
Alcohol abuse
Low body weight
Answer: All of the above
◉ At approximately what age does peak bone mass occur? Answer:
30 years
