EXAM | Basic Concepts and Tools in Nutrition - JULY 15, 2025

The aim of the Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) is to educate consumers on healthy diets and provide direction for programs and policies aiming to ensure healthy diets for all.

• False

• True

The Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) is a set of dietary guidelines based on the eating pattern, lifestyle, and health status of Filipinos. Furthermore, it is a type of food guide that uses a food plate model to show the recommended proportion by food group in every meal.

• The first statement is correct, the second statement is incorrect

• Both statements are incorrect

• Both statements are correct

• The first statement is incorrect, the second statement is correct

Why might proper nutrition lead to reduced healthcare costs?

• It replaces the need for all medication.

• It prevents and manages diseases with reduced medical interventions.

• It eliminates the need for diagnostics.

• It improves insurance coverage.

Which of the following nutrient classes is not energy-yielding?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals

Which feature differentiates macronutrients from micronutrients?

• Chemical structure

• Absorption site

• Required daily quantity

• Role in hormone synthesis

A BMI of 34.0 is interpreted as:

• Normal weight

• Obese Class I

• Obese Class II

• Overweight

Which of the following best fits WHO’s definition of malnutrition?

• Kwashiorkor due to lack of protein

• Overeating fast food causing obesity

• Inadequate vitamin A intake

• All of the above

Which condition represents overnutrition?

• Wasting

• Stunting

• Obesity

• Micronutrient deficiency

What does stunting indicate?

• Acute calorie deficiency

• Low weight for height

• Chronic or long-term undernutrition

• Excess protein intake

A 24-year-old female has a BMI of 28.3. According to the WHO BMI classification table, what is the correct interpretation?

• Normal weight

• Overweight

• Obese Class I

• Obese Class II