JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
pernicious anemia - CORRECT ANSWERS -a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a
vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells
in the stomach
Remodeling - CORRECT ANSWERS -breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - CORRECT ANSWERS -Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - CORRECT ANSWERS -plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below - CORRECT ANSWERS -41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - CORRECT ANSWERS -calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - CORRECT ANSWERS -ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to
determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWERS --Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - CORRECT ANSWERS -underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
, overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - CORRECT ANSWERS -bacteria and
viruses
What is beriberi? - CORRECT ANSWERS -deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
nerve damage
Vitamin B - CORRECT ANSWERS -Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - CORRECT ANSWERS -the rate at which the body burns energy
when the organism is resting
vitamin k - CORRECT ANSWERS -blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS -phytate/ wheat
bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - CORRECT ANSWERS -softening of the bones, typically through a
deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS -numbness muscle spasms seizures
confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Vitamin D
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
pernicious anemia - CORRECT ANSWERS -a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a
vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells
in the stomach
Remodeling - CORRECT ANSWERS -breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of - CORRECT ANSWERS -Niacin Vit B3
components of blood - CORRECT ANSWERS -plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below - CORRECT ANSWERS -41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation - CORRECT ANSWERS -calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)? - CORRECT ANSWERS -ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to
determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWERS --Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI - CORRECT ANSWERS -underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
, overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections - CORRECT ANSWERS -bacteria and
viruses
What is beriberi? - CORRECT ANSWERS -deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and
nerve damage
Vitamin B - CORRECT ANSWERS -Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) - CORRECT ANSWERS -the rate at which the body burns energy
when the organism is resting
vitamin k - CORRECT ANSWERS -blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS -phytate/ wheat
bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia? - CORRECT ANSWERS -softening of the bones, typically through a
deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS -numbness muscle spasms seizures
confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Vitamin D
