HUN 1201 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Toni has always referred to himself as having a sweet tooth. When
he wants a snack, he finds himself choosing foods such as
milkshakes or ice cream, which have sugar and fat. Lately, he notices
that when eating those items, he does not seem to get the same
sensation he once did. What is he most likely experiencing?
a. taste fatigue
b. negative associations
c. economic considerations
d. social media influence
Answer: taste fatigue
◉ A person consumes 8 grams of protein, 25 grams of
carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat, and 4 grams of alcohol. What is the
total energy value (in kilocalories) from these stated amounts?
a. 254 kilocalories
,b. 204 kilocalories
c. 214 kilocalories
d. 224 kilocalories
Answer: 214 kilocalories
◉ What class of nutrients does NOT contain carbon
a. carbohydrates
b. vitamins
c. minerals
d. lipids
Answer: minerals
◉ Which statement accurately describes a double-blind study?
a. a study in which the subjects know if they are in the experimental
group, but the researcher does not
b. interviewing a randomly chosen group of people about their
current eating habits and physical activity over a period of time
c. a study where the researcher knows which subjects are members
of the experimental group, but the subjects do not
,d. a study in which neither the subjects nor the researchers know
which subjects are members of the experimental group and which
are serving as control subjects until after the experiment is over
Answer: d. a study in which neither the subjects nor the researchers
know which subjects are members of the experimental group and
which are serving as control subjects until after the experiment is
over
◉ While reading a research article, you note a prediction that "it
seems likely that individuals who exercise more will lose weight
more easily." How would you categorize this statement?
a. placebo effect
b. hypothesis
c. conclusion
d. experiment
Answer: hypothesis
◉ Which of the following is true related to nutrient
recommendations?
a. They are not minimum requirements and may not represent
optimal intakes for all individuals.
, b. They apply to both healthy and nonhealthy individuals.
c. They are followed strictly by all individuals.
d. They are standardized to apply to all members of the population
Answer: a. They are not minimum requirements and may not
represent optimal intakes for all individuals.
◉ What is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a
specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy
people of a given age and sex?
a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
d. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Answer: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
◉ Which value can specify the point at which a nutrient could
become toxic?
a. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
b. Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Toni has always referred to himself as having a sweet tooth. When
he wants a snack, he finds himself choosing foods such as
milkshakes or ice cream, which have sugar and fat. Lately, he notices
that when eating those items, he does not seem to get the same
sensation he once did. What is he most likely experiencing?
a. taste fatigue
b. negative associations
c. economic considerations
d. social media influence
Answer: taste fatigue
◉ A person consumes 8 grams of protein, 25 grams of
carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat, and 4 grams of alcohol. What is the
total energy value (in kilocalories) from these stated amounts?
a. 254 kilocalories
,b. 204 kilocalories
c. 214 kilocalories
d. 224 kilocalories
Answer: 214 kilocalories
◉ What class of nutrients does NOT contain carbon
a. carbohydrates
b. vitamins
c. minerals
d. lipids
Answer: minerals
◉ Which statement accurately describes a double-blind study?
a. a study in which the subjects know if they are in the experimental
group, but the researcher does not
b. interviewing a randomly chosen group of people about their
current eating habits and physical activity over a period of time
c. a study where the researcher knows which subjects are members
of the experimental group, but the subjects do not
,d. a study in which neither the subjects nor the researchers know
which subjects are members of the experimental group and which
are serving as control subjects until after the experiment is over
Answer: d. a study in which neither the subjects nor the researchers
know which subjects are members of the experimental group and
which are serving as control subjects until after the experiment is
over
◉ While reading a research article, you note a prediction that "it
seems likely that individuals who exercise more will lose weight
more easily." How would you categorize this statement?
a. placebo effect
b. hypothesis
c. conclusion
d. experiment
Answer: hypothesis
◉ Which of the following is true related to nutrient
recommendations?
a. They are not minimum requirements and may not represent
optimal intakes for all individuals.
, b. They apply to both healthy and nonhealthy individuals.
c. They are followed strictly by all individuals.
d. They are standardized to apply to all members of the population
Answer: a. They are not minimum requirements and may not
represent optimal intakes for all individuals.
◉ What is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a
specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy
people of a given age and sex?
a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
d. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Answer: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
◉ Which value can specify the point at which a nutrient could
become toxic?
a. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
b. Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
