NUTRITION 250 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/27

NUTRITION 250 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/27


1. Which is not a sign of type 1 and 2 diabetes?
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e . Blurred vision e.




e. Sores or cuts that are slow to heal
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e. e. Increased hunger e.




e . Having more infections than normal e. e. e. e.




e . Weight gain e.




2. In the body, phospholipids serve as:
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e . emulsifiers and cell membranes e. e. e.




e. a source of energy and cushioning for
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e. joints e. cell membranes and to synthesize
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e. hormones e. e. building blocks for nonessential e. e. e.




e. fatty acids e.




3. What is "mutual supplementation" in the context of protein sources?
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e . Sharing protein intake with others e. e. e. e.




e. Combining different plant protein sources to ensure all e. e. e. e. e. e. e.



e. essential amino acids are obtained e. e. e. e.




e. Consuming protein supplements alongside regular e. e. e. e.




e. meals e. e. Exchanging protein-rich foods with friends e. e. e. e.




4. Which of the following food items is primarily a source of unsaturated fats?
e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e. e.

,e . Butter

, e . Coconut oil e.




e . Olive oil e.




e . Beef

5. Which statement accurately describes the distinction between simple
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carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates?
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e. Simple carbohydrates are primarily found in whole grains, while
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e. complex carbohydrates are found in fruits and vegetables.
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Complex carbohydrates are made up of multiple sugar units,
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whereas simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar units.
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e. Simple carbohydrates provide more fiber than complex
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e. carbohydrates.

e . Complex carbohydrates are quickly absorbed by the body,
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e. while simple carbohydrates take longer to digest.
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6. Which of the following best describes conditionally essential nutrients?
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e . Nutrients that are always essential regardless of dietary intake
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e . Nutrients that the body can produce in sufficient quantities under
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e. normal circumstances e.




e. Nutrients that become essential only when the body's
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e.demand surpasses its production capacitye. e. e. e.




e . Nutrients that are only found in animal sources
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7. Essential fatty acids, a component of lipids, are termed 'essential' because:
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e . The body produces them in large
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quantities
e. e. e. They are not necessary for
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health
e.

, e . They must be obtained from the diet
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