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NTR301 Old Test Questions and Answers
Last week, your roommate Satoko ate an orange for lunch every day; however, this week, she ran out of
oranges and hasn't eaten any. She confesses to you that she is worried that she might develop scurvy
and asks you what you think. What should you tell Satoko?
A. "Satoko, you should not worry about developing scurvy, since it is a deficiency disease that tends to
occur from little to no intake of vitamin C over weeks to years. You likely have other sources of vitamin C
in your diet, putting you at little risk for developing this deficiency disease."
B. "Scurvy is the result of less than optimal intake of vitamin C over the course of years. While this might
put you at risk for chronic disease, Satoko, not eating an orange this week will likely have little impact on
the likelihood you will develop this chronic disease." - Ans:✔✔-A. "Satoko, you should not worry about
developing scurvy, since it is a deficiency disease that tends to occur from little to no intake of vitamin C
over weeks to years. You likely have other sources of vitamin C in your diet, putting you at little risk for
developing this deficiency disease."
Why is cholesterol classified as a non-essential nutrient?
A. Without cholesterol, we cannot function; therefore, we must consume it.
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B. Cholesterol is a type of phytonutrient, which may help to decrease the development of chronic
disease.
C. The body can make enough of cholesterol on its own, so we do not need to consume it in our diet.
D. Cholesterol is harmful to the body; therefore, we do not need to consume it in our diet. - Ans:✔✔-C.
The body can make enough of cholesterol on its own, so we do not need to consume it in our diet.
Mel is following a diet plan and has allocated 500 calories for their lunch. They plan to have a quinoa
salad with mixed vegetables, grilled chicken breast, and a side of avocado. This meal contains 22 grams
of fat, 30 grams of protein, and 45 grams of carbohydrates. Did Mel stay within their 500- calorie
allotment for lunch?
A. Yes. Her lunch totaled 388 calories.
B. Yes. Her lunch totaled 498 calories. C. No. Her lunch totaled 763 calories. D. No. Her lunch totaled 873
calories. - Ans:✔✔-B. Yes. Her lunch totaled 498 calories.
4. Darcy is a time traveler, who has gone back in time to the 1940s to learn more about how nutrition
guidance has changed over time. What does Darcy experience when she goes back in time?
A. Doctors are not providing recommendations on how much carbohydrate or fat patients should be
consuming. All they talk about is protein!
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B. Dietitians working in a nursing home give their elderly patients a multivitamin with lower levels of
certain vitamins because they assume that their needs of those vitamins are lower now that they have
aged.
C. Government-issued public health documents focus on preventing obesity to improve overall wellness;
there is no mention of deficiency diseases of any kind.
D. A and B
E. A and C - Ans:✔✔-D. A and B
After completing the food diary project, Mia discovered that she was consuming 10 mg of iron daily,
while the RDA for Iron is 18 mg. How would you characterize Mia's Iron intake based on this
information?
A. Deficient
B. Marginal
C. Optimal
D. Overconsumption
E. Excess - Ans:✔✔-B. Marginal
Based on this level of intake, which outcome is Mia most likely to experience?
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A. Increased risk for deficiency diseases
B. Elevated risk for chronic conditions C. Reversible damage of metabolic processes
D. Irreversible harm to bodily organs or systems - Ans:✔✔-B. Elevated risk for chronic conditions
True or False: Outward symptoms such as dry skin or brittle hair are generally the first indication of a
nutrient deficiency, and so they are the most reliable or sensitive way to assess nutritional status as
compared to measuring nutrient levels in the blood. - Ans:✔✔-False
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Because nutrient losses during processing can vary depending on the food, it is hard to generalize
about the degree to which canning, for example, affects vitamin C levels. B. Organically grown fruits and
vegetables have been shown to have higher levels of essential nutrients as compared to those that are
grown traditionally.
C. Chemical transformation, or destruction, of a nutrient primarily affects the levels of fiber in foods.
D. A and B are correct
E. All of the above are correct - Ans:✔✔-A. Because nutrient losses during processing can vary
depending on the food, it is hard to generalize about the degree to which canning, for example, affects
vitamin C levels.
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NTR301 Old Test Questions and Answers
Last week, your roommate Satoko ate an orange for lunch every day; however, this week, she ran out of
oranges and hasn't eaten any. She confesses to you that she is worried that she might develop scurvy
and asks you what you think. What should you tell Satoko?
A. "Satoko, you should not worry about developing scurvy, since it is a deficiency disease that tends to
occur from little to no intake of vitamin C over weeks to years. You likely have other sources of vitamin C
in your diet, putting you at little risk for developing this deficiency disease."
B. "Scurvy is the result of less than optimal intake of vitamin C over the course of years. While this might
put you at risk for chronic disease, Satoko, not eating an orange this week will likely have little impact on
the likelihood you will develop this chronic disease." - Ans:✔✔-A. "Satoko, you should not worry about
developing scurvy, since it is a deficiency disease that tends to occur from little to no intake of vitamin C
over weeks to years. You likely have other sources of vitamin C in your diet, putting you at little risk for
developing this deficiency disease."
Why is cholesterol classified as a non-essential nutrient?
A. Without cholesterol, we cannot function; therefore, we must consume it.
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B. Cholesterol is a type of phytonutrient, which may help to decrease the development of chronic
disease.
C. The body can make enough of cholesterol on its own, so we do not need to consume it in our diet.
D. Cholesterol is harmful to the body; therefore, we do not need to consume it in our diet. - Ans:✔✔-C.
The body can make enough of cholesterol on its own, so we do not need to consume it in our diet.
Mel is following a diet plan and has allocated 500 calories for their lunch. They plan to have a quinoa
salad with mixed vegetables, grilled chicken breast, and a side of avocado. This meal contains 22 grams
of fat, 30 grams of protein, and 45 grams of carbohydrates. Did Mel stay within their 500- calorie
allotment for lunch?
A. Yes. Her lunch totaled 388 calories.
B. Yes. Her lunch totaled 498 calories. C. No. Her lunch totaled 763 calories. D. No. Her lunch totaled 873
calories. - Ans:✔✔-B. Yes. Her lunch totaled 498 calories.
4. Darcy is a time traveler, who has gone back in time to the 1940s to learn more about how nutrition
guidance has changed over time. What does Darcy experience when she goes back in time?
A. Doctors are not providing recommendations on how much carbohydrate or fat patients should be
consuming. All they talk about is protein!
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B. Dietitians working in a nursing home give their elderly patients a multivitamin with lower levels of
certain vitamins because they assume that their needs of those vitamins are lower now that they have
aged.
C. Government-issued public health documents focus on preventing obesity to improve overall wellness;
there is no mention of deficiency diseases of any kind.
D. A and B
E. A and C - Ans:✔✔-D. A and B
After completing the food diary project, Mia discovered that she was consuming 10 mg of iron daily,
while the RDA for Iron is 18 mg. How would you characterize Mia's Iron intake based on this
information?
A. Deficient
B. Marginal
C. Optimal
D. Overconsumption
E. Excess - Ans:✔✔-B. Marginal
Based on this level of intake, which outcome is Mia most likely to experience?
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A. Increased risk for deficiency diseases
B. Elevated risk for chronic conditions C. Reversible damage of metabolic processes
D. Irreversible harm to bodily organs or systems - Ans:✔✔-B. Elevated risk for chronic conditions
True or False: Outward symptoms such as dry skin or brittle hair are generally the first indication of a
nutrient deficiency, and so they are the most reliable or sensitive way to assess nutritional status as
compared to measuring nutrient levels in the blood. - Ans:✔✔-False
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Because nutrient losses during processing can vary depending on the food, it is hard to generalize
about the degree to which canning, for example, affects vitamin C levels. B. Organically grown fruits and
vegetables have been shown to have higher levels of essential nutrients as compared to those that are
grown traditionally.
C. Chemical transformation, or destruction, of a nutrient primarily affects the levels of fiber in foods.
D. A and B are correct
E. All of the above are correct - Ans:✔✔-A. Because nutrient losses during processing can vary
depending on the food, it is hard to generalize about the degree to which canning, for example, affects
vitamin C levels.
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