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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = 1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - CORRECT ANSWER = Nutritional values that are
set when there is not enough scientific data to set an EAR for the
population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - CORRECT ANSWER =
Nutritional values that meet the requirements of half the people in a
certain target group.
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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - CORRECT ANSWER =
Nutritional values that meet the needs of 97-98% of a targeted healthy
population.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - CORRECT 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 - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = More than 100,000
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
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- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces fat-free milk
- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - CORRECT ANSWER = 4-ounce chocolate
doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
- Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - CORRECT ANSWER = Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and
lower in calories. - CORRECT ANSWER = true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - CORRECT 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?
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- 16
- 20
- 80 - CORRECT ANSWER = 80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
- Gastrin - CORRECT ANSWER = Leptin
TRUE or FALSE: Color of foods is not an important aspect of nutrition. -
CORRECT ANSWER = false
A function of protein is to:
- promote growth and repair of the body
- provide essential fatty acids
- make sex hormones
- prevent cell damage - CORRECT ANSWER = promote growth and
repair of the body
There are ____ different amino acids, ____ of which are essential. -
CORRECT ANSWER = 20,9
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NSC 170 Final EXAM Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2026
Which of the following foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
- Fish
- Almonds
- Milk
- Cheese - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = 1/4 of the plate
Adequate Intakes (AI) - CORRECT ANSWER = Nutritional values that are
set when there is not enough scientific data to set an EAR for the
population.
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) - CORRECT ANSWER =
Nutritional values that meet the requirements of half the people in a
certain target group.
pg. 1
,2|Page
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - CORRECT ANSWER =
Nutritional values that meet the needs of 97-98% of a targeted healthy
population.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) - CORRECT 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 - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = More than 100,000
Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?
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- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces fat-free milk
- 4-ounce chocolate doughnut
- 4 ounces orange juice - CORRECT ANSWER = 4-ounce chocolate
doughnut
What is NOT a symptom of kwashiorkor?
- Liver malfunction
- Growth retardation
- Bowed legs
- Edema - CORRECT ANSWER = Bowed legs
True or false: Nutrient-dense foods are usually higher in nutrients and
lower in calories. - CORRECT ANSWER = true
What is NOT a factor affecting energy expenditure?
- Socioeconomic status
- Height
- Society
- Sedentary behavior - CORRECT 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?
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- 16
- 20
- 80 - CORRECT ANSWER = 80
What hormone is produced by fat tissue and increases satiety?
- Glucagon
- Ghrelin
- Leptin
- Gastrin - CORRECT ANSWER = Leptin
TRUE or FALSE: Color of foods is not an important aspect of nutrition. -
CORRECT ANSWER = false
A function of protein is to:
- promote growth and repair of the body
- provide essential fatty acids
- make sex hormones
- prevent cell damage - CORRECT ANSWER = promote growth and
repair of the body
There are ____ different amino acids, ____ of which are essential. -
CORRECT ANSWER = 20,9
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