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Personal Nutrition

Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates
in the body?
- A. Building muscle tissue
- B. Providing energy
- C. Regulating hormones
- D. Transporting oxygen
- ANS: B. Providing energy
- Rationale: Carbohydrates are the body's main source of
energy, especially for the brain and muscles during exercise.
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,2. What is the main role of dietary fiber in nutrition?
- A. Providing essential amino acids
- B. Aiding in digestion and preventing constipation
- C. Supplying vitamins and minerals
- D. Enhancing protein synthesis
- ANS: B. Aiding in digestion and preventing constipation
- Rationale: Dietary fiber helps regulate the digestive system
and prevent constipation by adding bulk to the stool.


3. Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the
body?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin E
- ANS: C. Vitamin D
- Rationale: Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption in
the intestines, which is necessary for maintaining healthy bones
and teeth.


4. What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
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, - A. Providing energy
- B. Building and repairing tissues
- C. Regulating body temperature
- D. Storing fat
- ANS: B. Building and repairing tissues
- Rationale: Proteins are essential for the growth, repair, and
maintenance of body tissues, including muscles, skin, and organs.


5. Which of the following is a source of complete protein?
- A. Rice
- B. Beans
- C. Chicken
- D. Wheat
- ANS: C. Chicken
- Rationale: Complete proteins contain all essential amino
acids in adequate amounts, and animal sources like chicken are
examples of complete proteins.


Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. The ________ is the amount of energy required to maintain
basic physiological functions at rest.
- ANS: basal metabolic rate (BMR)
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, - Rationale: BMR is the amount of energy expended while at
rest to maintain vital bodily functions such as breathing and
circulation.


7. ________ are organic compounds that are essential for normal
growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the
diet.
- ANS: Vitamins
- Rationale: Vitamins are essential nutrients that the body
needs in small amounts to function properly and maintain health.


8. The ________ is a measure of body fat based on height and
weight.
- ANS: body mass index (BMI)
- Rationale: BMI is a widely used measure to assess body fat
and categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight,
overweight, or obese.


9. ________ is the process by which the body breaks down food
into smaller components that can be absorbed and used for
energy.
- ANS: Digestion
- Rationale: Digestion is the process of breaking down food
into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the
body.
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