NDFS 100 Exam with Questions and
Multiple Choices and Verified Answers
Latest 2025-2026 GRADED A+
Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient found only in raw foods.
B. A necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
C. The body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials in a timely manner.
D. Compounds the body can make for itself. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. A necessary
nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
Correct! Essential nutrients are nutrients the body cannot make for itself or cannot
make fast enough from other raw materials; nutrients must be obtained from food to
prevent deficiencies.
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
A. Alcohol
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Fat
Correct! Fat has 9 kcal/g
Which nutrient category provides energy?
A. Minerals
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Water - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Carbohydrates
Correct! Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g. (Page 7)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess?
A. Adequacy
B. Balance
C. Moderation
D. Variety - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Moderation
,Correct! Moderation means to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to
excess
A study conducted in several contries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of
animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of
a(n):
A. Epidemiological study
B. Case study
C. Intervention study
D. Blind experiment - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Epidemiological study
Correct! Epidemiological studies are studies of whole populations that can reveal a
correlation
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the other
half are given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle strength is
monitored. The drink without the whey protein is called a(n)
A. Experimental group
B. Correlation
C. Placebo
D. Regression model - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Placebo
Correct! Placebo is a sham treatment used in scientific studies. See Table 1-7, page
16.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:
A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
B. Completion of a medical degree
C. Use of the term "dietist" after the individual's name
D. Completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of
dietetics
Correct! Qualified nutrition experts complete at least a BS degree in nutrition from
an accredited college or university.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and
lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father
and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for
dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change?
A. Preparation
B. Contemplation
C. Action
D. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Contemplation
Correct! Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and
cons of change. See Table 1-9, page 18.
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake
weigh?
, A. 35 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
B. 99 lb
C. 169 lb
D. 192 lb - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 169 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the DRI?
A. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
D. They are for individuals who are healthy. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. They are
minimum requirements, not recommendations.
Correct! DRI are recommended intakes, not minimums. See "Dietary Reference
Intakes" and "Understanding the DRI Recommended Intakes." (Page 34)
What is the AMDR for protein?
A. 10-35% of calories
B. 20-35% of calories
C. 45-65% of calories
D. 35-65% of calories - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 10-35% of calories
Correct! The AMDR for protein is 10-35% of calorie intake. See the section titled:
"The DRI Lists and Purposes" and "AMDR-Calorie Percentage Ranges." (Page 33)
What is the recommended folate intake for a 22 year old pregnant female? (use the
chart on the first page of your book to answer this question OR if using the e-book
use Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) found after the appendix in the chapter table of
contents)
A. RDA of 600 ug
B. RDA of 600 mg
C. RDA of 400 ug
D. Al of 400 mg
E. Al of 600 ug - CORRECT ANSWERS A. RDA of 600 ug
Correct! TheDRI table shows folate as an RDA, not an AI. The amount is in
micrograms. The following abbreviations all mean microgram: mcg, ug, µg.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes all of the following guidelines
EXCEPT:
A. Following a healthy eating pattern.
B. Consume added sugars
C. Focus on a variety of nutrient dense foods.
D. Choose diets lower in sodium - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Consume added sugars
Correct! The 2015-2010 DGA has five guidelines:
1. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
Multiple Choices and Verified Answers
Latest 2025-2026 GRADED A+
Which condition's onset is NOT related to nutrition?
A. Heart Disease
B. Hypertension
C. Sickle Cell Anemia
D. Susceptibility to disease - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct! Sickle Cell Anemia is a purely genetic disease.
In nutrition, the word essential means:
A. A nutrient found only in raw foods.
B. A necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
C. The body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials in a timely manner.
D. Compounds the body can make for itself. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. A necessary
nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.
Correct! Essential nutrients are nutrients the body cannot make for itself or cannot
make fast enough from other raw materials; nutrients must be obtained from food to
prevent deficiencies.
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
A. Alcohol
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Fat
Correct! Fat has 9 kcal/g
Which nutrient category provides energy?
A. Minerals
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Water - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Carbohydrates
Correct! Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g. (Page 7)
Which characteristic of a healthy diet provides limits to avoid excess?
A. Adequacy
B. Balance
C. Moderation
D. Variety - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Moderation
,Correct! Moderation means to provide foods and nutrients within set limits, not to
excess
A study conducted in several contries where a high intake of fish and a low intake of
animal fat were correlated with a low rate of breast cancer death is an example of
a(n):
A. Epidemiological study
B. Case study
C. Intervention study
D. Blind experiment - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Epidemiological study
Correct! Epidemiological studies are studies of whole populations that can reveal a
correlation
Half of the subjects in a study are given a drink with extra whey protein and the other
half are given a drink without whey protein and both groups' muscle strength is
monitored. The drink without the whey protein is called a(n)
A. Experimental group
B. Correlation
C. Placebo
D. Regression model - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Placebo
Correct! Placebo is a sham treatment used in scientific studies. See Table 1-7, page
16.
Characteristics of a legitimate and qualified nutrition expert include:
A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of dietetics
B. Completion of a medical degree
C. Use of the term "dietist" after the individual's name
D. Completion of a certificate in nutrition from a correspondence program -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Graduation from a university after completing a program of
dietetics
Correct! Qualified nutrition experts complete at least a BS degree in nutrition from
an accredited college or university.
A person with heart disease is told he has to make some changes in his diet and
lifestyle practices. He states "I know that I should make changes because my father
and brother both died of heart attacks. But, I really like to have my big steaks for
dinner." He is in what stage of behavior change?
A. Preparation
B. Contemplation
C. Action
D. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Contemplation
Correct! Contemplation - admit a change may be needed, but weighing pros and
cons of change. See Table 1-9, page 18.
Jake's weight on the metric scale is 77 Kg. About how many pounds does Jake
weigh?
, A. 35 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
B. 99 lb
C. 169 lb
D. 192 lb - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 169 lb
77 Kg X 2.2 lb/Kg = 169 lbs
See Appendix C-1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the DRI?
A. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
B. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
C. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
D. They are for individuals who are healthy. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. They are
minimum requirements, not recommendations.
Correct! DRI are recommended intakes, not minimums. See "Dietary Reference
Intakes" and "Understanding the DRI Recommended Intakes." (Page 34)
What is the AMDR for protein?
A. 10-35% of calories
B. 20-35% of calories
C. 45-65% of calories
D. 35-65% of calories - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 10-35% of calories
Correct! The AMDR for protein is 10-35% of calorie intake. See the section titled:
"The DRI Lists and Purposes" and "AMDR-Calorie Percentage Ranges." (Page 33)
What is the recommended folate intake for a 22 year old pregnant female? (use the
chart on the first page of your book to answer this question OR if using the e-book
use Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) found after the appendix in the chapter table of
contents)
A. RDA of 600 ug
B. RDA of 600 mg
C. RDA of 400 ug
D. Al of 400 mg
E. Al of 600 ug - CORRECT ANSWERS A. RDA of 600 ug
Correct! TheDRI table shows folate as an RDA, not an AI. The amount is in
micrograms. The following abbreviations all mean microgram: mcg, ug, µg.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes all of the following guidelines
EXCEPT:
A. Following a healthy eating pattern.
B. Consume added sugars
C. Focus on a variety of nutrient dense foods.
D. Choose diets lower in sodium - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Consume added sugars
Correct! The 2015-2010 DGA has five guidelines:
1. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
