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Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM–ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Exam
Exam Coverage Areas (Full Exam)
This midterm exam assesses knowledge of:
• Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and their metabolism
• Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
• Hydration, electrolytes, and fluid balance
• Nutrition across the lifespan (infants, children, adults, elderly)
• Malnutrition, overnutrition, and nutrient deficiencies
• Dietary assessment methods and tools
• Energy balance, weight management, and metabolism
• Food sources, bioavailability, and dietary guidelines
• Nutrition-related diseases: cardiovascular, diabetes, obesity, anemia
• Nutrition and sleep, physical activity, and lifestyle factors
BATCH 1 – Questions 1–50
Question 1
Which macronutrient provides the highest caloric value per gram?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
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C) Fat
D) Alcohol
Answer: C) Fat
Rationale: Fat provides 9 kcal/g, whereas carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kcal/g each.
Alcohol provides 7 kcal/g but is not a macronutrient required for energy in the diet.
Question 2
Which vitamin is fat-soluble and essential for blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Answer: D) Vitamin K
Rationale: Vitamin K is required for synthesis of clotting factors; deficiencies can lead to
increased bleeding risk.
Question 3
The primary role of carbohydrates in the body is:
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A) Tissue building
B) Energy provision
C) Hormone synthesis
D) Bone mineralization
Answer: B) Energy provision
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, especially for the brain and
muscles during activity.
Question 4
Which mineral is most critical for oxygen transport in the blood?
A) Calcium
B) Magnesium
C) Iron
D) Zinc
Answer: C) Iron
Rationale: Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from lungs to tissues.
Question 5
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Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by:
A) Energy deficiency
B) Protein deficiency
C) Vitamin D deficiency
D) Excess carbohydrate intake
Answer: B) Protein deficiency
Rationale: Kwashiorkor occurs when protein intake is inadequate but calories may be sufficient,
leading to edema and fatty liver.
Question 6
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
Answer: C) Vitamin D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency impairs calcium absorption, leading to soft bones and skeletal
deformities.
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Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM–ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Exam
Exam Coverage Areas (Full Exam)
This midterm exam assesses knowledge of:
• Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and their metabolism
• Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
• Hydration, electrolytes, and fluid balance
• Nutrition across the lifespan (infants, children, adults, elderly)
• Malnutrition, overnutrition, and nutrient deficiencies
• Dietary assessment methods and tools
• Energy balance, weight management, and metabolism
• Food sources, bioavailability, and dietary guidelines
• Nutrition-related diseases: cardiovascular, diabetes, obesity, anemia
• Nutrition and sleep, physical activity, and lifestyle factors
BATCH 1 – Questions 1–50
Question 1
Which macronutrient provides the highest caloric value per gram?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
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C) Fat
D) Alcohol
Answer: C) Fat
Rationale: Fat provides 9 kcal/g, whereas carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kcal/g each.
Alcohol provides 7 kcal/g but is not a macronutrient required for energy in the diet.
Question 2
Which vitamin is fat-soluble and essential for blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Answer: D) Vitamin K
Rationale: Vitamin K is required for synthesis of clotting factors; deficiencies can lead to
increased bleeding risk.
Question 3
The primary role of carbohydrates in the body is:
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A) Tissue building
B) Energy provision
C) Hormone synthesis
D) Bone mineralization
Answer: B) Energy provision
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, especially for the brain and
muscles during activity.
Question 4
Which mineral is most critical for oxygen transport in the blood?
A) Calcium
B) Magnesium
C) Iron
D) Zinc
Answer: C) Iron
Rationale: Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from lungs to tissues.
Question 5
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Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by:
A) Energy deficiency
B) Protein deficiency
C) Vitamin D deficiency
D) Excess carbohydrate intake
Answer: B) Protein deficiency
Rationale: Kwashiorkor occurs when protein intake is inadequate but calories may be sufficient,
leading to edema and fatty liver.
Question 6
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
Answer: C) Vitamin D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency impairs calcium absorption, leading to soft bones and skeletal
deformities.
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