BYU NDFS 100 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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what are the 6 major nutrients? - ANS>> carbs
fat
protein
vitamin
minerals
water
what do high blood glucose levels do? - ANS>> cause confusion and struggle with
breathing
what does insulin do? - ANS>> its a hormone that regulates glucose levels by allowing
glucose to leave the blood stream and go into muscles
what does glucagon do? - ANS>> its a hormone that helps release glucose from
glycogen stores when more glucose is needed in the blood
function of protein and calorie per gram? - ANS>> 4 cal per gram
energy structure
organic
what are sources of Vitamin K and what does it's deficiency cause? - ANS>> sources:
green leafy vegetables
deficiency causes: poor bones
what are sources of Vitamin C and what does it's deficiency cause? - ANS>> sources:
citrus fruits
deficiency causes: scurvy, frequent infections/bad immune system, bleeding gums,
muscle degeneration, fragile bones, rough skin, bruises, anemia
what are sources of Thiamin? - ANS>> meat, whole and enriched grains, legumes,
seeds
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, what are sources of Riboflavin? - ANS>> dairy products, meat, leafy green vegetables,
whole grain or enriched grains
function of vitamins? - ANS>> regulation
organic
function of minerals? - ANS>> regulation
function of water? - ANS>> regulation
Alcohol function and calorie per gram? - ANS>> 7 cal per gram
energy
Blind research study definition - ANS>> participants don't know if they are given
treatment or placebo
what is Cause and Effect? - ANS>> things occur similarly but are not caused by
eachother
Intervention Study definition - ANS>> observational studies are done with members of
a population with treatment and control groups
what makes someone a credible source in nutrition? - ANS>> -BS degree in food
science and health nutrition from accredited college
-Uses peer-reviewed journals
what is the ADMR for carbs? - ANS>> 40-65%
what is the ADMR for fats? - ANS>> 20-35%
Page | 2 what is the ADMR for protein? - ANS>> 10-35%
what are the food groups for USDA Eating Patterns? - ANS>> fruits
vegetables
grains
protein foods
milk and milk products
oils
which food groups have fiber? - ANS>> fruits
vegetables
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CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027 | 100%
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what are the 6 major nutrients? - ANS>> carbs
fat
protein
vitamin
minerals
water
what do high blood glucose levels do? - ANS>> cause confusion and struggle with
breathing
what does insulin do? - ANS>> its a hormone that regulates glucose levels by allowing
glucose to leave the blood stream and go into muscles
what does glucagon do? - ANS>> its a hormone that helps release glucose from
glycogen stores when more glucose is needed in the blood
function of protein and calorie per gram? - ANS>> 4 cal per gram
energy structure
organic
what are sources of Vitamin K and what does it's deficiency cause? - ANS>> sources:
green leafy vegetables
deficiency causes: poor bones
what are sources of Vitamin C and what does it's deficiency cause? - ANS>> sources:
citrus fruits
deficiency causes: scurvy, frequent infections/bad immune system, bleeding gums,
muscle degeneration, fragile bones, rough skin, bruises, anemia
what are sources of Thiamin? - ANS>> meat, whole and enriched grains, legumes,
seeds
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, what are sources of Riboflavin? - ANS>> dairy products, meat, leafy green vegetables,
whole grain or enriched grains
function of vitamins? - ANS>> regulation
organic
function of minerals? - ANS>> regulation
function of water? - ANS>> regulation
Alcohol function and calorie per gram? - ANS>> 7 cal per gram
energy
Blind research study definition - ANS>> participants don't know if they are given
treatment or placebo
what is Cause and Effect? - ANS>> things occur similarly but are not caused by
eachother
Intervention Study definition - ANS>> observational studies are done with members of
a population with treatment and control groups
what makes someone a credible source in nutrition? - ANS>> -BS degree in food
science and health nutrition from accredited college
-Uses peer-reviewed journals
what is the ADMR for carbs? - ANS>> 40-65%
what is the ADMR for fats? - ANS>> 20-35%
Page | 2 what is the ADMR for protein? - ANS>> 10-35%
what are the food groups for USDA Eating Patterns? - ANS>> fruits
vegetables
grains
protein foods
milk and milk products
oils
which food groups have fiber? - ANS>> fruits
vegetables
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