NUTRITION MIDTERM (CHAPTERS 1-
12) 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Triglycerides are composed of - correct answer-glycerol and
fatty acids
Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the - correct
answer-liver
The meal with the highest quality of protein is - correct answer-
an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice
The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called - correct
answer-hydrogenation
The enzyme aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by
the - correct answer-small intestine
,After eating a dinner of fried chicken, gravy and mashed
potatoes, chemical digestion of the fat components primary
takes place in the - correct answer-small intestine
An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated
fatty acid is - correct answer-beef steak
Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into
pepsin by - correct answer-hydrochloric acid
A patient is concerned with her weight. Her energy intake is
calculated to be 1600 calories. Intake records reveal that her fat
intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day.
The most appropriate intervention would be to - correct answer-
assess for essential fatty acid deficiency
after a dietary assessment is completed, it reveals that a client
consumes 50% of his or her daily calories from fat. This amount
of fat places the client at risk for - correct answer-obesity,
elevated blood fats and diabetes
, Two types of protein in the body are ___ protein and ___
protein - correct answer-tissue, plasma
The functions of fat in the body include - correct answer-
insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation and cell
membrane structure
The recommended total calories provided by fat in a 1800
calorie diet should not exceed - correct answer-630 calories
A type of fat that may be associated with a high risk
atherosclerosis if consumed of a regular basis is - correct
answer-butter
The body needs linoleic acid for - correct answer-blood clotting
In a diet that contains 50 g fat and a total of 1500 kcal, the
proportion of total kilocalories from fat is - correct answer-30%
12) 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Triglycerides are composed of - correct answer-glycerol and
fatty acids
Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the - correct
answer-liver
The meal with the highest quality of protein is - correct answer-
an omelet with cheese, whole wheat toast, and orange juice
The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called - correct
answer-hydrogenation
The enzyme aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by
the - correct answer-small intestine
,After eating a dinner of fried chicken, gravy and mashed
potatoes, chemical digestion of the fat components primary
takes place in the - correct answer-small intestine
An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated
fatty acid is - correct answer-beef steak
Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into
pepsin by - correct answer-hydrochloric acid
A patient is concerned with her weight. Her energy intake is
calculated to be 1600 calories. Intake records reveal that her fat
intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day.
The most appropriate intervention would be to - correct answer-
assess for essential fatty acid deficiency
after a dietary assessment is completed, it reveals that a client
consumes 50% of his or her daily calories from fat. This amount
of fat places the client at risk for - correct answer-obesity,
elevated blood fats and diabetes
, Two types of protein in the body are ___ protein and ___
protein - correct answer-tissue, plasma
The functions of fat in the body include - correct answer-
insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation and cell
membrane structure
The recommended total calories provided by fat in a 1800
calorie diet should not exceed - correct answer-630 calories
A type of fat that may be associated with a high risk
atherosclerosis if consumed of a regular basis is - correct
answer-butter
The body needs linoleic acid for - correct answer-blood clotting
In a diet that contains 50 g fat and a total of 1500 kcal, the
proportion of total kilocalories from fat is - correct answer-30%
