NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
20 cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test
the effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on
performance. The cyclists received a creatine supplement for 1
month while the other ten received powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking, but the researcher
did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine and non-
creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-
creatine group (vice-versa), while they each went through 1 more
month of protocol. This study was double blind. True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
In order to use the title "nutritionist", you need a BA in nutrition.
True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
Which of the following would most likely be a good source of
information?
A) A "nutritionist"/personal trainer at the health club
,NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
B) A Registered Dietitian
C) A brochure published by the American Cancer Association
D) Muscle and Fitness Magazine -
correct answer ✅B) A registered Dietician
The term "micronutrient" refers to: (Choose all that are correct).
A) Carbohydrates
B) Lipids
C) Vitamins
D) Protein
E) Minerals -
correct answer ✅C) Vitamins
E) Minerals
Which substance is NOT a dietary supplement, according to the
DSHEA?
A) Vitamin
B) Mineral
,NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C) Metabolite
D) All choices would be defined as a supplement
E) Herb -
correct answer ✅D) All choices would be defined as a supplement
The best definition of nutrition is:
A) The study of individual eating behaviors
B) A good definition would include all of these
C) The study of the health effects of the foods we consume
D) The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body -
correct answer ✅B) A good definition would include all of these
Which of the following is NOT one of the Blue Zones?
A) Stockholm, Sweden
B) Sardinia, Italy
C) Loma Linda, California
D) Okinawa, Japan -
correct answer ✅A) Stockholm, Sweden
, NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The term "macronutrient" typically refers to:
A) Carbohydrate, protein, and fat
B) Alcohol, CHO, protein, fat
C) Vitamins and minerals
D) The six key nutrients needed for good health -
correct answer ✅A) Carbohydrate, protein, and fat
20 cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test
the effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on
performance. The cyclists received a creatine supplement for 1
month while the other ten received powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking, but the researcher
did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine and non-
creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-
creatine group (vice-versa), while they each went through 1 more
month of protocol. This study utilized a crossover design. True or
false? -
correct answer ✅True
Answers (Grade A+)
20 cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test
the effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on
performance. The cyclists received a creatine supplement for 1
month while the other ten received powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking, but the researcher
did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine and non-
creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-
creatine group (vice-versa), while they each went through 1 more
month of protocol. This study was double blind. True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
In order to use the title "nutritionist", you need a BA in nutrition.
True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
The term "food energy" refers to vitamins. True or false? -
correct answer ✅False
Which of the following would most likely be a good source of
information?
A) A "nutritionist"/personal trainer at the health club
,NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
B) A Registered Dietitian
C) A brochure published by the American Cancer Association
D) Muscle and Fitness Magazine -
correct answer ✅B) A registered Dietician
The term "micronutrient" refers to: (Choose all that are correct).
A) Carbohydrates
B) Lipids
C) Vitamins
D) Protein
E) Minerals -
correct answer ✅C) Vitamins
E) Minerals
Which substance is NOT a dietary supplement, according to the
DSHEA?
A) Vitamin
B) Mineral
,NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C) Metabolite
D) All choices would be defined as a supplement
E) Herb -
correct answer ✅D) All choices would be defined as a supplement
The best definition of nutrition is:
A) The study of individual eating behaviors
B) A good definition would include all of these
C) The study of the health effects of the foods we consume
D) The study of the nutrients in foods and in the body -
correct answer ✅B) A good definition would include all of these
Which of the following is NOT one of the Blue Zones?
A) Stockholm, Sweden
B) Sardinia, Italy
C) Loma Linda, California
D) Okinawa, Japan -
correct answer ✅A) Stockholm, Sweden
, NFSC 303 - Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The term "macronutrient" typically refers to:
A) Carbohydrate, protein, and fat
B) Alcohol, CHO, protein, fat
C) Vitamins and minerals
D) The six key nutrients needed for good health -
correct answer ✅A) Carbohydrate, protein, and fat
20 cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test
the effectiveness of 4 weeks of creatine supplementation on
performance. The cyclists received a creatine supplement for 1
month while the other ten received powdered supplement with the
same color and texture that has no physical effect for 1 month. The
cyclists did not know which pill they were taking, but the researcher
did. After 1 month, the researcher switched the creatine and non-
creatine groups. The original creatine group became the non-
creatine group (vice-versa), while they each went through 1 more
month of protocol. This study utilized a crossover design. True or
false? -
correct answer ✅True
