DH209 NUTRITION MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM
60 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
Meat - CORRECT ANSWER Which food group in MyPyramid always contains fat?
Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER In each condition, underconsumption of fat is a
concern, except one. Which is the exception?
Monounsaturated - CORRECT ANSWER Which fatty acid maintains serum
cholesterol levels?
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER Which has the most satiety value?
Choose cream cheese as a spread for sandwiches - CORRECT ANSWER A new
patient expresses her interest in limiting fat kilocalorie intake, when the hygienist
engages in nutritional counseling. Which strategy is NOT recommended?
Substitute saturated fats with high carbohydrate foods - CORRECT ANSWER Which
is NOT a recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines?
70-125 - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder which
results in high blood glucose levels due to insufficient/ineffective insulin function.
Normal blood glucose levels are between:
Weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER Each is a symptom of type 1 diabetes mellitus,
except one. Which is the exception?
, Birth through 2 years of age - CORRECT ANSWER During which period of life is the
basal metabolic rate (BMR) the highest?
Inadequate insulin is a major cause - CORRECT ANSWER Each is true of type 2
diabetes, except one. Which is the exception?
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER The best source for assuring optimal glycogen
stores is:
After a few hours of sleep - CORRECT ANSWER Metabolic rate is lowest:
Flushed color - CORRECT ANSWER Symptoms of hypoglycemia do NOT include:
E - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin can interfere with the function of vitamin K?
Ascorbic acid - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is NOT a component of B
complex?
E - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant?
D - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium and
phosphorus?
A - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is essential in maintaining eye health?
60 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
Meat - CORRECT ANSWER Which food group in MyPyramid always contains fat?
Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER In each condition, underconsumption of fat is a
concern, except one. Which is the exception?
Monounsaturated - CORRECT ANSWER Which fatty acid maintains serum
cholesterol levels?
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER Which has the most satiety value?
Choose cream cheese as a spread for sandwiches - CORRECT ANSWER A new
patient expresses her interest in limiting fat kilocalorie intake, when the hygienist
engages in nutritional counseling. Which strategy is NOT recommended?
Substitute saturated fats with high carbohydrate foods - CORRECT ANSWER Which
is NOT a recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines?
70-125 - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder which
results in high blood glucose levels due to insufficient/ineffective insulin function.
Normal blood glucose levels are between:
Weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER Each is a symptom of type 1 diabetes mellitus,
except one. Which is the exception?
, Birth through 2 years of age - CORRECT ANSWER During which period of life is the
basal metabolic rate (BMR) the highest?
Inadequate insulin is a major cause - CORRECT ANSWER Each is true of type 2
diabetes, except one. Which is the exception?
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER The best source for assuring optimal glycogen
stores is:
After a few hours of sleep - CORRECT ANSWER Metabolic rate is lowest:
Flushed color - CORRECT ANSWER Symptoms of hypoglycemia do NOT include:
E - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin can interfere with the function of vitamin K?
Ascorbic acid - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is NOT a component of B
complex?
E - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant?
D - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium and
phosphorus?
A - CORRECT ANSWER Which vitamin is essential in maintaining eye health?
