Understanding Nutrition-Final Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers
On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a
person consuming how many kcalories daily?
a. 1500
b. 2000
c. 2500
d. 3000 - Answer 2000
Which of the following best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
a. Very acidic
b. Slightly acidic
c. Neutral
d. Slightly alkaline - Answer very acidic
A food label that promotes the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a
a. Nutrient claim
b. health claim
c. weight reduction claim
d. structure function claim - Answer nutrient claim
Which of the following product labels always indicates a whole-grain product?
a. Multi-grain
b. 100% wheat
c. whole wheat
,d. stone ground - Answer whole wheat
Refined grain products include only the
a. bran
b. husk
c. germ
d. endosperm - Answer endosperm
Which of the following is an example of a macronutrient?
a. protein
b. Calcium
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D - Answer protein
Which of the following nutrient groups is overcooking a food least likely to affect?
a. Vitamins
b. Minerals
c. Proteins
d. Carbohydrates - Answer Minerals
How many calories does it take to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter) of water
1 degree Centigrade?
a. 10 calories
b. 1 kilocalorie
c. 10,000 calories
d. 1000 kilocalories - Answer 1 kilocalorie
, For which of the following is it NOT possible to add fat to the body?
a. alcohol
b. proteins
c. carbohydrates
d. inorganic nutrients - Answer inorganic nutrients
The intake of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the requirements of almost 98% of the
population is referred to as the
a. Adequate Intake
b. Daily recommended value
c. Tolerable upper intake level
d. Recommended Dietary allowance - Answer recommended dietary allowance
The minimum amount of a nutrient that if ingested over a long period, maintains a
particular function is referred to as the nutrient _______________
a. allowance
b. requirement
c. tolerable limit
d. adequate intake - Answer requirement
A diet provides a total of 2200 kcalories, of which 40% of the energy is from fat and 20%
from protiein. How many grams of carbohydrate are contained in the diet?
a. 220
b. 285
c. 440
d. 880 - Answer 220
Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?
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