Level 3 Nutrition Mock Exam 1

During digestion the stomach?

• Absorbs carbohydrates into the blood

• Releases hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria

• Releases insulin and glucagon

• Absorbs vitamins B and K

Carbohydrate foods are beneficial in the diet because?

• They provide a valuable source of energy

• They are the building blocks of the body

• They strengthen the immune system

• They are rich in vitamins A, D, E and K

Healthy eating is best defined as a way of eating that?

• Promotes a low level of body fat

• Promotes optimal systemic function in the body

• Promotes muscle growth

• Promotes a faster metabolism

Fats are the dominant fuel for?

• Low Intensity Aerobic cardiovascular exercise

• Moderate intensity resistance exercise

• High intensity Anaerobic cardiovascular exercise

• High intensity resistance exercise

Which of the following individuals has a body mass index (BMI) that would be considered to be overweight?

• George – Male – 50yrs old – BMI 23

• Sally – Female – 20yrs old – BMI 35

• Maria – Female – 35yrs old – BMI 18

• Tia – Female – 23yrs old – BMI 28

Daily energy requirements are composed of Basal Metabolic Rate and which other factor?

• Sleep quality

• Macronutrient ratios

• Physical Activity

• Total food intake

Oily fish are renowned as being rich in?

• Omega 1 fatty acids

• Omega 6 fatty acids

• Omega 3 fatty acids

• Omega 9 fatty acids

Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) provides guidance for the nutrient levels needed to?

• Promote Obesity

• Prevent disease in the majority of the population

• Reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes in the population

• Maintain health in 50% of the population

Which is true regarding energy expenditure (kcal/hr), during activity when comparing vigorous running to weight lifting?

• Weight lifting burns more calories/hour on average

• Vigorous running burns more calories/hour on average

• Energy expenditure is evenly matched between both activities

• Males burn more calories weight lifting, while women burn more doing vigorous running