NUTRITION 121 EXAM 2 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+ | WITH 129 Qs
& ANSWERS LATEST 2026/27
1. The AMDR recommendations for protein intake is ___% to __% for total protein
calories per day whereas, the average adult should intake ___ grams of protein
per kilogram of body weight per day, respectively
45-65%; 1.0g
10-35%; 0.8g
5-15%; 0.8g
23-47%; 1.2g
2. What are the primary hormones involved in the regulation of blood calcium
levels?
Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Estrogen and testosterone
Insulin and glucagon
Thyroid hormone and adrenaline
3. Discuss the potential risks associated with following fad diets.
Fad diets are effective for everyone and have no associated risks.
Fad diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies and may not provide
balanced nutrition.
Fad diets are based on scientific research and are recommended by
nutritionists.
, Fad diets are safe and promote a balanced intake of nutrients.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
4. Which mineral is known to be the most prevalent in the human body?
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
, e . Calcium
e.
e. Potassium e.
e . Iron
e . Magnesium
5. What is the definition of bone remodeling?
e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The breakdown of bone tissue without any renewal.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The formation of new bone tissue only during childhood.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The process by which bone tissue is continuously renewed
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
and replaced.
e. e.
e . The process of storing calcium in the bones.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
6. Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . supplements
e . fruits & vegetables e. e.
e . organic foods e.
e. e. herbal
remedies
e.
7. Describe the role of pepsin in the digestive process.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . Pepsin converts carbohydrates into sugars in the
e. e. e. e. e. e.
stomach.
e. e. e. Pepsin emulsifies fats for digestion in the
e. e. e. e. e. e.
stomach.
e.
e . Pepsin neutralizes stomach acid to protect the intestines.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
, e. Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides in the
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e. acidic environment of the stomach.
e. e. e. e.
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+ | WITH 129 Qs
& ANSWERS LATEST 2026/27
1. The AMDR recommendations for protein intake is ___% to __% for total protein
calories per day whereas, the average adult should intake ___ grams of protein
per kilogram of body weight per day, respectively
45-65%; 1.0g
10-35%; 0.8g
5-15%; 0.8g
23-47%; 1.2g
2. What are the primary hormones involved in the regulation of blood calcium
levels?
Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Estrogen and testosterone
Insulin and glucagon
Thyroid hormone and adrenaline
3. Discuss the potential risks associated with following fad diets.
Fad diets are effective for everyone and have no associated risks.
Fad diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies and may not provide
balanced nutrition.
Fad diets are based on scientific research and are recommended by
nutritionists.
, Fad diets are safe and promote a balanced intake of nutrients.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
4. Which mineral is known to be the most prevalent in the human body?
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
, e . Calcium
e.
e. Potassium e.
e . Iron
e . Magnesium
5. What is the definition of bone remodeling?
e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The breakdown of bone tissue without any renewal.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The formation of new bone tissue only during childhood.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . The process by which bone tissue is continuously renewed
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
and replaced.
e. e.
e . The process of storing calcium in the bones.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
6. Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . supplements
e . fruits & vegetables e. e.
e . organic foods e.
e. e. herbal
remedies
e.
7. Describe the role of pepsin in the digestive process.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e . Pepsin converts carbohydrates into sugars in the
e. e. e. e. e. e.
stomach.
e. e. e. Pepsin emulsifies fats for digestion in the
e. e. e. e. e. e.
stomach.
e.
e . Pepsin neutralizes stomach acid to protect the intestines.
e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
, e. Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides in the
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.
e. acidic environment of the stomach.
e. e. e. e.
