HNF 150 MSU EXAM 3 ACTUAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
NUTRITION FOUNDATIONS REVIEW
◉ T/F: 60% of body weight is water weight
Answer: True
◉ Major functions of water in the body
Answer: -Carries nutrients
-Cleanses tissue an blood
-Solvent
-Chemical reactions
-Lubricant around joints
-Shock absorber
-Body temperature
◉ How to dehydrate the body
Answer: -Dont drink enough fluids
-Diuretics (alcohol, caffeine)
-Eat lots of salt and sugar
,◉ Dehydration symptoms
Answer: -Thirst
-Dry mouth
-Lack of energy
-Rapid pulse
-Low blood pressure
-Sudden weight loss
-Reduced urine
◉ Water Recommendations
Answer: Men (19-30y): 3.7 Liters
Women (19-30y): 2.7 Liters
◉ What is not a sign of dehydration?
Answer: Increased urination
◉ Which part of the brain regulates water intake?
Answer: hypothalamus
◉ Sources of water output:
Answer: kidneys, skin, lungs, feces
, ◉ Hard water:
Answer: contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium
◉ Soft water:
Answer: treated water with only sodium ion
Example: rainwater
◉ Diuretic
Answer: compound, usually a medication, causing increased urinary
water excretion
◉ Ions
Answer: electrically charged particles such as sodium or chloride
◉ What is usually the first sign of dehydration?
Answer: thirst
◉ Which type of water is more highly regulated?
Answer: tap water
◉ Trace Minerals
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
NUTRITION FOUNDATIONS REVIEW
◉ T/F: 60% of body weight is water weight
Answer: True
◉ Major functions of water in the body
Answer: -Carries nutrients
-Cleanses tissue an blood
-Solvent
-Chemical reactions
-Lubricant around joints
-Shock absorber
-Body temperature
◉ How to dehydrate the body
Answer: -Dont drink enough fluids
-Diuretics (alcohol, caffeine)
-Eat lots of salt and sugar
,◉ Dehydration symptoms
Answer: -Thirst
-Dry mouth
-Lack of energy
-Rapid pulse
-Low blood pressure
-Sudden weight loss
-Reduced urine
◉ Water Recommendations
Answer: Men (19-30y): 3.7 Liters
Women (19-30y): 2.7 Liters
◉ What is not a sign of dehydration?
Answer: Increased urination
◉ Which part of the brain regulates water intake?
Answer: hypothalamus
◉ Sources of water output:
Answer: kidneys, skin, lungs, feces
, ◉ Hard water:
Answer: contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium
◉ Soft water:
Answer: treated water with only sodium ion
Example: rainwater
◉ Diuretic
Answer: compound, usually a medication, causing increased urinary
water excretion
◉ Ions
Answer: electrically charged particles such as sodium or chloride
◉ What is usually the first sign of dehydration?
Answer: thirst
◉ Which type of water is more highly regulated?
Answer: tap water
◉ Trace Minerals
