1.

Which of the following groups only contain major a) Magnesium is essential in cellular metabolism
minerals? as evidence by a high level of intracellular
a) S, Cu, Zn magnesium in metabolically active muscle
b) Zn, F, Se tissue and liver.
c) Na, S, K b) Magnesium regulates blood phosphorus level.
d) Na, Fe, Fl c) Magnesium promotes the conduction of nerve
2. Which of the following is NOT a function of impulses and allow normal muscle contraction.
Calcium? d) Magnesium influences acid-base balance and
a) Calcium regulates blood phosphorus levels. activity of skeletal and cardiac muscles.
b) Calcium combines with phosphorus to form 9. What role does sodium play in the human body?
calcium phosphate, the hard material of the a) It helps flush out the kidneys.
bones and teeth b) It is important in the synthesis of hemoglobin.
c) Calcium participates in muscular contraction c) It helps regulate fluid balance.
and relaxation. d) It aids in metabolizing fat.
d) Calcium is required in nerve transmission, 10. What nutritional category does sodium belong to?
regulation of heartbeat and promotes blood a) Major minerals
coagulation. b) Trace Minerals
3. Which of the following conditions favors the c) Carbohydrates
absorption of calcium? d) Lipids
a) Hypochlorhydria 11. Which of the following minerals is the principal
b) low gastric pH cation in the intracellular fluid?
c) lack of exercise a) sodium
d) high intake of meat b) magnesium
4. Which of the following is the effect of oxalic and c) potassium
phytic acid on calcium? d) chlorine
a) Oxalic and phytic acids inhibit the absorption of 12. All except one are a function of potassium.
calcium. a) Potassium maintains fluid and electrolyte
b) Oxalic and phytic acids may assist the balance.
absorption of calcium. b) Potassium influences acid-base balance and
c) Oxalic and phytic acids allow the absorption of activity of skeletal and cardiac muscles.
calcium. c) Potassium acts as a muscle relaxant in contrast
d) Oxalic and phytic acids do not affect the to calcium which stimulates muscular
absorption of calcium. contraction
5. Which of the following conditions may result in a d) Potassium is important in pH regulation as a
decrease in calcium absorption? principal anion in the cell.
a) laxatives 13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a
b) fiber person experiencing hypokalemia?
c) mental stress a) muscular weakness
d) all of the above b) abdominal distention
6. Which of the following may help an individual c) mental confusion
increase calcium absorption? d) weakening of heart action
a) caffeine 14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a
b) alcohol person experiencing hyperkalemia?
c) lack of exercise a) poor respiration
d) none of the above b) numbness of extremities
e) lack of alcohol c) mental confusion
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE about d) abdominal distention
magnesium? 15. Which of the following situations may result in
a) Magnesium combines with phosphorus to form hyperkalemia?
magnesium phosphate, the hard material of the a) vomiting
bones and teeth. b) diarrhea
b) Magnesium is an essential part of many enzyme c) gastric suction
systems responsible for the transfer of energy. d) kidney failure
c) Magnesium is responsible in maintaining acid- 16. Which of the following is not a role played by
base balance. phosphorus in our body?
d) Magnesium acts as a muscle relaxant in contrast a) Phosphorus is a component of bones and teeth.
to calcium which stimulates muscular b) Phosphorus is important in pH regulation as a
contraction. principal anion in the cell.
8. All but one is a function of magnesium.
 c) Phosphorus is involved in phosphorylation 24. The following food sources of iron are best
which facilitates the passage of substances absorbed by the body, except
through the cell membrane. a) fish
d) Phosphorus maintains protein structure b) poultry
because of the disulfide linkages between c) vegetables
parallel peptide chains. d) liver
17. Which of the following is NOT a function of sulfur? 25. Which of the following foods is the best source of
a) Sulfur maintains protein structure because of heme iron?
the disulfide linkages between parallel peptide a) pork kidney
chains. b) rice
b) Sulfur activates enzymes. c) gabi leaves
c) Sulfur participates in detoxification reactions by d) petsay
which toxic materials conjugate with active 26. Which of the following food sources contains non-
sulfate. heme iron?
d) Sulfur contributes to the acidity necessary in the a) pork liver
stomach. b) seaweeds
18. Which of the following minerals is the major anion c) pork lungs
in the extracellular fluid? d) clams
a) sodium 27. Which of the following conditions increases iron
b) magnesium absorption?
c) potassium a) intake of ascorbic acid
d) chlorine b) intake of coffee
19. Which of the following does not characterize c) intake of fiber
chlorine? d) intake of meat products
a) Chlorine maintains fluid and electrolyte balance 28. Which of the following situations may result in
and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance. anemia?
b) Chlorine contributes to the acidity necessary in a) multiple blood transfusion
the stomach. b) using iron pots
c) Chlorine may be lost during vomiting. c) parasitism
d) Chorine loss may result in metabolic acidosis. d) intake of iron supplements
20. Which of the following vitamins enhances the 29. Which of the following conditions causes an
optimum absorption of calcium by increasing the excessive amount of iron in the body?
permeability of the intestinal membrane to calcium a) blood loss in pregnancy
and by activating the active transport system? b) parasitism
a) Vitamin A c) blood donation
b) Vitamin B d) multiple blood transfusion
c) Vitamin C 30. Which of the following is a role not played by
d) Vitamin D copper in the body?
21. Which of the following minerals is correctly paired a) Copper is essential in the formation of
with its function? hemoglobin.
a) Iron: the formation of hemoglobin b) Copper is needed to produce thyroid hormone.
b) Fluorine: helps with fat metabolism c) Copper promotes iron absorption from GIT and
c) Sodium: synthesis of thyroid hormones transportation from tissues to plasma.
d) Iodine: builds collagen d) Copper is a valuable catalyst in oxidation-
22. Which of the following is not TRUE about iron reduction mechanisms of living cells.
distribution in our body? 31. Which of the following is a function of copper in the
a) 5%: myoglobin body?
b) 60 to 75%: hemoglobin a) Copper helps maintain the integrity of the
c) 26%: liver, spleen, bone marrow myelin sheath surrounding the nerve fibers.
d) 35%: uterus b) Copper is needed to produce thyroid hormone.
23. All but one is a function of iron. c) Copper is constituent of vitamin B12.
a) Iron serves as a carrier of oxygen and is needed d) Copper increases the storage of thiamine.
for cellular respiration. 32. Which of the following is a result of excessive
b) Iron is necessary for hemoglobin formation. copper in the body?
c) Iron helps maintain the integrity of the myelin a) depigmentation of skin and hair
sheath surrounding the nerve fibers. b) Wilson’s disease
d) Iron is an active component of tissue enzymes c) chronic microcytic anemia
involved in the conversion of beta-carotene d) CNS abnormalities
into vitamin
33. What is the condition which refers to the d) Molybdenum is a component of glutathione
enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the peroxidase.
deficiency of iodine? 41. Which of the following refers to the sequences of
a) cretinism enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which relatively
b) myxedema large molecules in living cells are broken down?
c) goiter a) embolism
d) hyperthyroidism b) anabolism
34. Which of the following is the best source of iodine? c) metabolism
a) chicken d) catabolism
b) beef 42. Which of the following pertains to the chemical
c) mussels energy stored in foodstuffs brought about by
d) cabbage metabolism?
35. Which of the following is not a function of a) vitamins
manganese? b) protein
a) Manganese is an activator of many metabolic c) energy
reactions. d) fats
b) Manganese acts as a catalyst for many 43. What is the fuel factor of fat?
enzymes necessary in glucose and fat a) 4 calories per gram
metabolism. b) 10 calories per gram
c) Manganese increases the storage of thiamine. c) 9 calories per gram
d) Manganese is a constituent of Vitamin B12. d) 6 calories per gram
36. Which of the following is not a function of cobalt? 44. What is the measure of energy in the metric
a) Cobalt is a constituent of vitamin B12. system?
b) Cobalt is necessary for the formation of RBC. a) calorie
c) Cobalt is essential for the normal functioning of b) joule
all cells. c) kcal
d) Cobalt is an integral part of several d) grams
metalloenzymes. 45. What is the measure of energy needed by the body
37. Which of the following is the effect of a deficiency at rest for all its internal chemical activities which
in cobalt? are approximately 1 calorie per kilogram of body
a) pernicious anemia weight per hour for an adult?
b) polycythemia a) required energy expenditure
c) increase in the number of RBC b) total energy need
d) hyperplasia of bone marrow c) daily energy requirement
38. Which of the following is the approximate amount d) energy balance
of zinc in our body? 46. What refers to the number of calories you burn as
a) 1-2 g your body performs basic (basal) life-sustaining
b) 2-5 g functions?
c) 6-8 g a) required energy expenditure
d) 9-10 g b) total energy need
39. Which of the following is not a role played by zinc in c) daily energy requirement
the human body? d) basal metabolic rate
a) Zinc is present in the RNA. 47. What is the amount of water loss that is fatal to the
b) Zinc acts as a regulator of the activities of human body?
certain enzymes in the body. a) 5%
c) Zinc is related to the hormone insulin, b) 10%
glucagon, ACTH, growth hormone, c) 15%
gonadotropin, and testosterone. d) 20%
d) Zinc is effective in the treatment of 48. What is the amount of water produced as a product
osteoporosis. of metabolism?
40. Which of the following is the function of a) 4g/100cal
molybdenum? b) 40g/100cal
a) Molybdenum is an integral part of molecules c) 14g/100cal
for the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic d) 24g/100cal
acids. 49. Which of the following conditions may result from
b) Molybdenum enhances wound healing. the increase in water intake without a
c) Molybdenum improves the faulty uptake of corresponding increase in sodium intake?
sugar by body tissues.
 a) dehydration 58. Which of the following is the additional calcium to
b) overhydration the daily intake of pregnant women?
c) imbalance a) 2-3 grams
d) rehydration b) 1.2-1.5 grams
50. Which of the following refers to the levels of intake c) 0.5-0.9 grams
of energy and nutrients which are considered d) 4-5 grams
adequate for the maintenance of the health and 59. Which of the following are the additional calories
well-being of nearly all healthy persons in the for lactating mothers?
population? a) 500 calories
a) energy balance b) 2000 calories
b) total energy need c) 700 calories
c) daily energy requirement d) 1000 calories
d) recommended energy and nutrient intakes 60. What is the calorie need of infants at birth?
51. Which of the following refers to the degree to which a) 350 – 500 calories
the individual’s physiological need for nutrients is b) 550 - 700 calories
being met by the food the person eats? c) 150 – 400 calories
a) adequate diet d) 600 – 850 calories
b) body mass index 61. What is the protein allowance for infants 6-12
c) recommended energy and nutrient intakes months of age?
d) nutritional status a) 1.5 to 2.5 g/kg of body weight
52. Which of the following methods of assessing dietary b) 1.5 to 2 g/kg of body weight
intake asks a client to recall everything they ate c) 2 to 3.5 g/kg of body weight
within the last 24 hours or the previous day? d) 3.5 to 5 g/kg of body weight
a) Food Diary 62. Which of the following is a contraindication of
b) Dietary History breastfeeding?
c) Food Frequency Questionnaire a) inverted nipple
d) 24-hour Recall b) tender breasts
53. Which of the following methods of assessing dietary c) diabetes
intake asks a client to write down everything he/she d) sore nipples
eats or drinks for a certain period? 63. What is the recommended daily fluid intake of
a) Food Diary infants?
b) Dietary History a) 1 oz per pound of body weight
c) Food Frequency Questionnaire b) 1.5 oz per pound of body weight
d) 24-hour Recall c) 2 oz per pound of body weight
54. Which of the following methods of assessing dietary d) 2.5 oz per pound of body weight
intake is the most accurate but also the most time- 64. Which of the following foods must not be given to
consuming, expensive, and difficult? healthy infants?
a) Food Diary a) fruits and vegetables
b) 24-hour Recall b) nuts and honey
c) Food Frequency Questionnaire c) chicken and pork
d) Observation of Food Intake d) calamansi and egg
55. Which of the following is the average normal weight 65. Which of the following remedies will you do if a
gain per week after the first trimester? preschool child is dawdling during mealtime?
a) 2 pounds per week a) Serve less than what she/he will eat
b) 1.5 pounds per week b) Refrain from serving food like cakes, pastries,
c) 0.8 pounds per week pies, and ice cream.
d) 0.2 pounds per week c) Let the child enjoy eating.
56. Which of the following is the average caloric d) Give fruits as substitutes for vegetables.
increase during the second half of pregnancy? 66. Which of the following remedies will you do if a
a) 10-20% of the total energy need preschool child is eating too little?
b) 500 calories a) Serve less than what she/he will eat
c) 700 calories b) Refrain from serving food like cakes, pastries,
d) 250 calories pies, and ice cream.
57. Which of the following is the additional amount of c) Let the child enjoy eating.
protein for pregnant women? d) Give fruits as substitutes for vegetables.
a) g/kg 67. Which of the following remedies will you do if a
b) 5g/day preschool child has an aversion towards some
c) 9.5g/day foods?
d) 15g/day
 a) Serve less than what she/he will eat
b) Refrain from serving food like cakes, pastries,
pies, and ice cream.
c) Let the child enjoy eating.
d) Give fruits as substitutes for vegetables.
68. Which of the following remedies will you do if a
preschool child has food allergies?
a) Monitor nutrient intake.
b) Have the child regularly checked by a
pediatrician.
c) Let the child enjoy eating.
d) Encourage self-feeding.
69. Which of the following situations may be a cause of
a child’s poor appetite?
a) nothing to eat
b) late bed riser
c) confections and soft drinks in school
d) parents give sweets as rewards or pasalubong
to kids
70. Which of the following nutrients must be increased
due to the increase in blood volume during
adolescence?
a) iodine
b) calcium
c) iron
d) vitamin c
71. Which of the following nutrients must be increased
due to the spurt of bone development during
adolescence?
a) iodine
b) calcium
c) iron
d) vitamin c
72. Which of the following situations may not result in
nutritional deficiencies in adolescents?
a) poor choice of snack foods
b) emotional problems
c) regular eating pattern
d) crash diets
73. Which of the following best describes the caloric
requirement of adolescents?
a) decreased
b) increased
c) the same
d) reduced