Nutrition Section 1 Practice Test

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• The protein source that provides the highest protein per 100 g among common foods is which?
• Which mineral is known widely for its role in oral health?
• Which mineral commonly appears with sodium and chloride as electrolytes?
• What is the three-carbon end product produced from glycolysis?
• On the Nutrition Facts label, which item helps identify added sugars?
• In the MyPlate tool, which measurement is used to indicate how much the average person should consume?
• A goal of drinking only one cup of coffee per day is considered a behavior goal.
• Which of the seven goal-setting steps is the most important?
• Explain how fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed and transported.
• Nutrient density is usually measured per 100 kilocalories because it describes the nutrient content relative to energy.
• Which is a sign of dehydration during physical activity?
• Which dietary pattern emphasizes high and low carbohydrate days to influence body composition?
• Boron and molybdenum are essential nutrients classified as
• Which enzyme uses the proton gradient to synthesize ATP in mitochondria?
• Which organization is commonly referenced as an authoritative source for nutrition information dissemination in public health?
• What does % Daily Value indicate on a Nutrition Facts label?
• In aging, which nutrient needs typically increase?
• Which of the following is a simple sugar?
• Describe the role of iodine and the consequences of deficiency.
• Licensed nutritional consultants are typically trained to provide medical nutrition therapy in which settings?
• Which of the following is an enzyme required by the process of rephosphorylation, to create ATP
• Which nutrient is commonly absent in plant foods and often requires supplementation for vegetarians?
• Explain the concept of "nutrient density" and how to apply it to meal planning.
• On the 5/2 intermittent fasting diet, fasting days involve consuming what percent of a normal day's calories?
• Alcohol provides energy but is not a nutrient. How many kcal per gram does alcohol yield?
• Which mineral has been linked to dietary supplements for fat loss and muscle gain?
• Which body system includes the skin, hair, and nails and provides a protective barrier?
• Which marketing term refers to a direct request for action in promotional materials?
• A bundle of 70-100, mostly undifferentiated human cells is known as a
• What effect do foods with a high glycemic index have on the body?
• Which statement best reflects vegetarian protein intake and B12 need?
• Olive oil is predominantly an example of which fat category?
• PARQ+ stands for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
• Carb cycling (high/low carb) is often used for what purpose?
• Which acronym stands for a standard used to determine serving-based labeling?
• Calcium functions as what type of molecule in enzymatic activity?
• In SMART goals, what does the 'R' stand for?
• What is the EFSA recommended daily water intake for men according to the material?
• The principal display panel (PDP) front packaging must contain which of the following?
• One common cause of andropause is a deficiency of which hormone?
• High biological value proteins are classified as what type of proteins?
• Which of the following is an essential amino acid?
• What is the recommended daily potassium intake and its role in health?
• Which nutrient has the highest energy yield per gram?
• Which type of question is most frequently used to assess readiness on a numeric scale?
• Which dietary pattern is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk and emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish?
• In sales, objections are
• What part of the digestive system releases pepsin?
• Minerals such as calcium function as a
• Diarrhea is a potential side effect of which botanical supplement?
• An unsaturated fatty acid resulting from hydrogenation is known as
• The absorption of vitamin D can be improved when it is packaged in a formulation that is
• In a sales conversation, how should objections be treated to advance the sale?
• Which of the following are classified as trace minerals?
• What three-carbon structure is formed by splitting a glucose molecule?
• Which vitamins are fat-soluble and how are they transported in the body?
• Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
• Which option best describes the function of water in the body and the approximate daily intake for adults?
• Which practice in motivational interviewing is used to help the client recognize the gap between their current behavior and goals?
• Fiber intake recommendations for adult men and women?
• What is glycemic index and what are its limitations in predicting glycemic response?
• How many taste buds does an average human have?
• Abnormal or disturbed eating habits (once diagnosed) such as anorexia or binge-eating are referred to as what?
• Which functional foods category refers to products used in the management of a disease or condition under medical supervision?
• Which statement best describes the strategy to use when a client denies personal problems?
• PDCAAS stands for Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score; what does it measure?
• Explain how iron absorption is influenced by heme vs non-heme iron and absorption enhancers/inhibitors.
• Which nutrient combination is emphasized to prevent osteoporosis in older adults?
• What percentage range represents the adult body's water composition?
• What is the primary purpose of the MyPlate graphic in dietary guidance?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• Which item is included in the SCOFF questionnaire?
• A focused business message helps achieve which marketing objective?
• Which term describes urban areas with limited access to affordable, quality foods?
• Muscle cells serve as a reservoir for which of the following?
• How are monosaccharides absorbed in the small intestine?
• How is energy produced from alcohol and what is a key risk of chronic intake?
• Which states allow anyone to share nutrition education through materials originating from public or well-known entities such as the American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American College of Nutrition?
• Which option is NOT one of the four functional food categories listed?
• Which of the following is a marketing statement that demands an immediate response from a recipient?
• Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary contractions in organ systems?
• Which of the following can provide valuable insight to a nutrition coach, when attempting to establish motivation?
• Which energy concept refers to the energy expended to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients?
• The energy expenditure associated with food digestion and absorption is the
• What is the energy yield of alcohol and its metabolic impact on nutrient balance?
• What is a risk of drinking excessive fluids during endurance exercise?
• Which of the following is a dietary source of vitamin B12?
• Which statement about medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is most accurate?
• Functional foods are divided into four categories: modified foods, conventional foods, medical foods, and what?
• Small, vaporized molecules of food, detected by the human nose, are called
• Which substance has been found to have a great effect on hormones and can affect the functioning of the body?
• Which combination describes common signs of iron-deficiency anemia?
• Consumption of trans fats can increase which of the following?
• Nutrient density is usually measured per which unit?
• Under aerobic conditions, what happens to pyruvate after glycolysis?
• What effect does dietary protein have on the body?
• Which type of business plan is used primarily for the owner and other employees to organize the structure, finances, and plans for future growth?
• The stored form of glucose used for quick energy is called?
• Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?
• The three classifications of epithelial cells are: cuboidal, columnar, and _____?
• Which hormone is known to stimulate hunger?
• Which of the following is a mineralocorticosteroid?
• Which part of the digestive system contains brush-border enzymes that aid absorption?
• Which of the following is a good source of unsaturated fats?
• What is the recommended daily allowance of protein for a female client who is 30 years of age?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three common forms of commercially available supplemental protein?
• Packages that are between one and two servings are required to label the calories and other nutrients per package.
• Which best illustrates the chronological order of the digestion of fat?
• Which enzyme is primarily responsible for digesting triglycerides in the small intestine?
• Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
• What is the EFSA recommended daily water intake for men in liters?
• With regard to nutrient content claims, what does the acronym RACC stand for?
• Which is key for consistent marketing and branding?
• For endurance events, which hydration strategy is recommended?
• Define glycemic load and how it complements GI.
• High biological value proteins are classified as what type of proteins?
• What kind of questioning can help increase awareness of a client's current level of motivation to change?
• The mineral category of electrolytes includes sodium, chloride, and _____?
• What is the goal of uncovering ambivalence?
• What is a good strategy to use when a client denies personal problems?
• Which statement describes the caffeine-related diuretic effect?
• What is the current visual nutrition guide published by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion?
• A morbidly obese individual typically has a BMI of
• Which organization publishes the MyPlate visual nutrition guide?
• Which protein source contains lactose?
• What are the dietary sources and functions of vitamin C?
• Which molecule is identified as a precursor to vitamin D?
• Which dosage form is absorbed more quickly into the body?
• Phospholipids provide structure to which tissue according to the material?
• Where do chylomicrons go after absorption of fats in the enterocytes?
• Which statement accurately describes iron and folate use during pregnancy?
• Insoluble fiber health outcomes?
• Which guideline supports reducing chronic disease risk in the diet?
• PARQ+ is used to determine readiness for what activity?
• Which of the following is a dietary source of vitamin C?
• Which urinary biomarker provides the best index of day-to-day hydration?
• Which statement is true regarding vitamin deficiency?
• Which statement describes how hydrolysates differ from concentrates and isolates?
• What are the current recommendations for sodium intake and common dietary sources of sodium?
• Which of the following is the third common form of commercially available supplemental protein?
• The main process in which heat is dissipated from the human body is?
• Which statement best describes sources of vitamin D?
• What is the role of bile in fat digestion?
• The recommended daily intake of sodium for people 14 years of age and older is referred to as which term?
• A deficiency in what type of vitamin presents itself through symptoms of night blindness?
• In what year was an official definition given to dietary supplements?
• The 16/8 diet involves abstaining from food for:
• What is the first step of the Perfect Customer Life Cycle?
• What is the correct sequence for fat digestion and absorption?
• Gluten is a mix of proteins found in which grains?
• Which fat type is encouraged for heart health?
• Which diet pattern involves fasting on two days per week with normal eating on the remaining days?
• Which organ system protects the body and is composed of skin, hair, and nails?
• What percentage of daily calories should added sugars be limited to?
• Explain zinc's role in the body and signs of zinc deficiency.
• AMDR for carbohydrates in adults?
• Which value represents the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects?
• Which nutrient is essential for thyroid hormone production and what are common dietary sources?
• What is the role of leucine in muscle protein synthesis?
• Which statement correctly describes soluble fiber?
• What are the major food safety fundamentals to prevent foodborne illness?
• Vitamins and minerals differ from macronutrients in that they:
• Goals aligned with a client's values, beliefs, and motivations are called what?
• What term describes urban areas where it is difficult to afford or find quality whole foods?
• In nutrition terminology, UL stands for which of the following?
• Which mineral is primarily associated with dental health?
• Cholesterol's involvement in vitamin synthesis is described as being a precursor for which vitamin?
• Internal business plans are designed primarily for which audience?
• What vitamin is neither fat nor water-soluble?
• Which diet excludes all meat, poultry, fish, and eggs but allows dairy?
• What RBC finding is typical of iron-deficiency anemia?
• Which statement best reflects the main recommendations of the MyPlate/2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for a healthy plate?
• Within a cell membrane, which component attaches directly to the lipid bilayer?
• Vitamin D is obtained from which sources and what roles does it play in the body?
• Pepsin is released by which organ?
• Which of the following is a precursor to vitamin D?
• A diuretic effect has been observed when caffeine consumption exceeds how many milligrams per kilogram of body weight?
• Which functional foods category refers to foods whose composition has been modified to deliver specific nutrients or health benefits?
• Which statement best describes soluble fiber health outcomes?
• How many ATP molecules are produced from the breakdown of fatty acids?
• Why is vitamin B12 absorption dependent on intrinsic factor and which populations are at risk for deficiency?
• Which effect does dietary protein have on insulin levels?
• Cholesterol is needed for the synthesis of which vitamin?
• Hydrolysates are proteins that have been partially digested into smaller peptides.
• Which pair correctly identifies an essential fatty acid and a valid source?
• Outline the role of calcium in the body and factors affecting its bioavailability.
• The SCOFF questionnaire is used to screen for what condition?
• PDCAAS value range?
• The energy released as the bonds that hold chemicals together are broken, is known as
• Phospholipids are an important structural component of which tissue?
• What is energy density and give examples of low vs high energy density foods?
• In someone with hypoglycemia, which of the following is low?
• Of the following types of exercise, which promotes a higher bone density when performed consistently?
• What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein for healthy adults in g/kg body weight?
• Which sequence best describes digestion from the mouth to the small intestine including key enzymes?
• Trans fats consumption affects blood lipids by increasing which of the following?
• Approximately how many ATP molecules are generated from the complete oxidation of a fatty acid such as palmitate?
• Iodine deficiency can lead to which thyroid-related conditions?
• Which of the following foods is a dietary source of vitamin B12?
• How long should a coach maintain client records after program completion?
• The most effective fuel source for producing ATP is?
• Which foods contain phytates or oxalates that can inhibit mineral absorption?
• What is the final stage in gaining a new client?
• The state of having complete understanding and knowledge of a subject or situation is referred to as
• An essential amino acid must be obtained from the diet.
• Which statement best describes hunger and appetite, and how ghrelin and leptin influence them?
• In MyPlate guidelines, what should make up half of the plate?
• Which of the following is a simple sugar?
• Which agencies create and update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans publication?
• Deca-Durabolin is classified as which type of substance?
• Which hormone is primarily responsible for water reabsorption at the level of the kidney?
• What is the most influential sense when consuming food?
• To maximize muscle protein synthesis in adults, how should protein be distributed?
• What are glycolysis, the TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation and their roles in energy production?
• An internal business plan is intended for which audience?
• Which practice reduces the risk of cross-contamination in kitchen handling and storage?
• Which factor enhances calcium absorption?
• What best defines energy balance in the body?
• What foods are avoided on the carnivore diet?
• Which of the following food sources provides the highest amount of protein per 100-gram serving?
• The process of replacing epithelial cells to maintain a protective barrier is called
• In a physical assessment, which measurement is typically used to assess body mass?
• Which statement about AI (Adequate Intake) is true?
• Trans fats are associated with which cardiovascular effect and foods containing them?