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Jersey College- Nutrition Midterm
Review Exam 2026-Questions And
Answers
Functions of B6 - correct-answer --enzyme needed in amino acid and fatty acid
metabolism
-converts tryptophan to niacin and serotonin
-helps make RBC's
Ways to prevent hypertension - correct-answer -maintain a healthy weight
eat a balanced diet
exercise regularly
limit alcohol
monitor bp
Thiamine deficiencies signs and symptoms - correct-answer -• disease of the
peripheral nerves (beriberi),
• Gastrointestinal system: anorexia, constipation, gastric atony, poor hydrochloric
acid secretion
, 2
• Nervous system: Nerve activity is impaired, alertness and reflex responses are
diminished, fatigue
• Cardiovascular: The heart weakens ( leads to heart failure and edema of the
lower extremities)
• musculoskeletal system: not enough thiamine in the tissues results in chronic
pain
bodies response to food Bourne microbes - correct-answer -vomiting fever and
aches and diarrhea
Fat use in exercise - correct-answer -- In initial hour of exercise, fat contributes
approximately 50% of energy needs
After 3 hours of exercise, fat contributes up to 70% of energy needs
25 to 30 % calories are broken down to fatty acids in adipose tissue for energy
Toddler's macronutrients: - correct-answer -Estimated energy requirement is
kcal/day= (89*weight(kg)-100)+20, 30-40% of total kcal from fat, 1.1 grams of
protein per kg body weight, 130 grams carbohydrates per day and 14 grams fiber
per 1,000kcal/day.
vit b are converted by body cells into energy - correct-answer -false
Jersey College- Nutrition Midterm
Review Exam 2026-Questions And
Answers
Functions of B6 - correct-answer --enzyme needed in amino acid and fatty acid
metabolism
-converts tryptophan to niacin and serotonin
-helps make RBC's
Ways to prevent hypertension - correct-answer -maintain a healthy weight
eat a balanced diet
exercise regularly
limit alcohol
monitor bp
Thiamine deficiencies signs and symptoms - correct-answer -• disease of the
peripheral nerves (beriberi),
• Gastrointestinal system: anorexia, constipation, gastric atony, poor hydrochloric
acid secretion
, 2
• Nervous system: Nerve activity is impaired, alertness and reflex responses are
diminished, fatigue
• Cardiovascular: The heart weakens ( leads to heart failure and edema of the
lower extremities)
• musculoskeletal system: not enough thiamine in the tissues results in chronic
pain
bodies response to food Bourne microbes - correct-answer -vomiting fever and
aches and diarrhea
Fat use in exercise - correct-answer -- In initial hour of exercise, fat contributes
approximately 50% of energy needs
After 3 hours of exercise, fat contributes up to 70% of energy needs
25 to 30 % calories are broken down to fatty acids in adipose tissue for energy
Toddler's macronutrients: - correct-answer -Estimated energy requirement is
kcal/day= (89*weight(kg)-100)+20, 30-40% of total kcal from fat, 1.1 grams of
protein per kg body weight, 130 grams carbohydrates per day and 14 grams fiber
per 1,000kcal/day.
vit b are converted by body cells into energy - correct-answer -false
