NANP STUDY GUIDE SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
a. High intake of carbohydrates in the form of fiber is characteristic for the Western diet. -
ANS Which one of the following statements about carbohydrates is false?
a. High intake of carbohydrates in the form of fiber is characteristic for the Western diet.
b. Carbohydrates in the form of glucose serve as the most basic energy source for all cells in the
body.
c. Organic whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of carbohydrates.
d. Refined carbohydrates lack fiber and many other beneficial nutrients.
a. mitochondrial function and cellular energy production - ANS Coenzyme Q10 plays a central
role in which of the following functions?
a. mitochondrial function and cellular energy production
b. mitochondrial function and cell membrane fluidity
c. bone formation and density
d. vitamin E synthesis
c. 3 - ANS The following is an ingredient label from a typical store-bought, boxed breakfast
cereal:
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Puffed rice, whole grain wheat, whole grain spelt flakes, millet, almonds, sunflower seeds,
honey, raisins (sulfites), cornstarch, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color,
niacinamide, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folate, tocopherol. (BHT added
to package material to maintain product freshness).
How many added chemical preservatives and/or colors are listed on the cereal label?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers - ANS The Solanaceae (nightshade) food family includes:
a. eggplant, peppers, and squashes
b. tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers
c. lemons, oranges, and grapefruits
d. broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
a. cottage cheese - ANS Which of the following dairy foods contain low levels of lactose, and
is less likely to cause adverse effects for people suffering from lactose intolerance?
a. cottage cheese
b. milk
c. cream cheese
d. ice cream
a. it is a medium-chain fatty acid - ANS Which one of the following statements about butyric
acid is false?
a. it is a medium-chain fatty acid
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
a. High intake of carbohydrates in the form of fiber is characteristic for the Western diet. -
ANS Which one of the following statements about carbohydrates is false?
a. High intake of carbohydrates in the form of fiber is characteristic for the Western diet.
b. Carbohydrates in the form of glucose serve as the most basic energy source for all cells in the
body.
c. Organic whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of carbohydrates.
d. Refined carbohydrates lack fiber and many other beneficial nutrients.
a. mitochondrial function and cellular energy production - ANS Coenzyme Q10 plays a central
role in which of the following functions?
a. mitochondrial function and cellular energy production
b. mitochondrial function and cell membrane fluidity
c. bone formation and density
d. vitamin E synthesis
c. 3 - ANS The following is an ingredient label from a typical store-bought, boxed breakfast
cereal:
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Puffed rice, whole grain wheat, whole grain spelt flakes, millet, almonds, sunflower seeds,
honey, raisins (sulfites), cornstarch, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color,
niacinamide, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folate, tocopherol. (BHT added
to package material to maintain product freshness).
How many added chemical preservatives and/or colors are listed on the cereal label?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers - ANS The Solanaceae (nightshade) food family includes:
a. eggplant, peppers, and squashes
b. tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers
c. lemons, oranges, and grapefruits
d. broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
a. cottage cheese - ANS Which of the following dairy foods contain low levels of lactose, and
is less likely to cause adverse effects for people suffering from lactose intolerance?
a. cottage cheese
b. milk
c. cream cheese
d. ice cream
a. it is a medium-chain fatty acid - ANS Which one of the following statements about butyric
acid is false?
a. it is a medium-chain fatty acid
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.