BIOD121 FINAL EXAM: BIOD121
PORTAGE NUTRITION, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood glucose
regulation?
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose levels
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon is released from the pancreas when blood glucose
levels are low - CORRECT ANSWERS- Normal blood sugar levels
are 55-130 mg/dL
Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do
with age, gender, and physical restrictions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Health Status
List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least 1. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Vitamins - regulate body processes
Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
, Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an
incomplete protein meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise
cholesterol levels
PORTAGE NUTRITION, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT true concerning blood glucose
regulation?
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose levels
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dL
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
Glucagon is released from the pancreas when blood glucose
levels are low - CORRECT ANSWERS- Normal blood sugar levels
are 55-130 mg/dL
Which external force that influences our eating habits has to do
with age, gender, and physical restrictions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Health Status
List the 2 micronutrients and provide a function of at least 1. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Vitamins - regulate body processes
Minerals - structure, regulate body processes
, Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is true about protein and diet?
A meal of beans and corn tortillas is considered to be an
incomplete protein meal
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Nucleic acids are the building blocks for protein
Extra protein is necessary to build muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?
Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise cholesterol levels
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Trans fats are naturally occurring fats that raise
cholesterol levels
