Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management Mock Exam

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The following mock exam contains 30 multiple-choice questions and you are required to answer 21 correctly to pass (70%). There is only 1 possible answer for every question.

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Level 3 Nutrition to Support Exercise and Physical Activity Mock Exam

1/40: In what form is carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles?

A

Glucose

B

Glycogen

C

Amino acids

D

ATP

A

Carbohydrate

B

Fat

C

Protein

D

Alcohol

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3/40: Which of the following would be classified as a 'medium risk' for total cholesterol-HDL ratio?

A

8:1

B

5:1

C

3:1

D

1:1

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4/40: Which of the following is classified as a 'complex' source of carbohydrate?

A

Apples

B

Breakfast Cereals

C

Potatoes

D

Energy Drinks

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5/40: Which 3 of the following foods is classified as a ‘complete’ source of protein?

A

Nuts

B

Fish

C

Beans

D

Lentils

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6/40: Which of the following is a function of water?

A

Thermoregulation

B

Primary source of energy for the body

C

Provides insulation

D

Used for growth, maintenance and repair of bodily tissues

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7/40: Which of the following minerals is required to produce haemoglobin?

A

Potassium

B

Zinc

C

Iron

D

Magnesium

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8/40: What is the name given to the molecules that are produced by the body as a result of oxidative reactions, and which can cause premature ageing, tissue damage and some cancers?

A

Free amino acids

B

Free fatty acids

C

Free radicals

D

Free hydrogens

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9/40: What is the recommended daily energy intake for a male who weighs around 85kg and leads a largely sedentary lifestyle?

A

2550 kcals

B

2125 kcals

C

2868 kcals

D

3187 kcals

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10/40: Which 3 of the following physical measurements would be most appropriate for measuring the fat loss of a client in their own home?

A

Skinfold measurements

B

Bioelectrical impedance

C

Body circumferences

D

Hydrostatic weighing

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11/40: Which of the following describes groups of sugar bound together in chains to form more complex molecules?

A

Monosaccharides

B

Disaccharides

C

Polysaccharides

D

Complex carbohydrates

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12/40: What is the fate of glucose when the liver and muscle stores are saturated/full?

A

It is converted into to amino acids and stored in the muscle

B

It is converted into fatty acids and stored as adipose tissue

C

it is excreted from the body in urine

D

It is converted into calcium and phosphorous and stored in the bones

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13/40: Which type of fats are usually found in animal and dairy products and are solid at room temperature?

A

Saturated

B

Unsaturated

C

Polyunsaturated

D

Monounsaturated

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14/40: Why might it be healthier to prepare your own food rather than purchasing take-aways or ready meals?

A

Healthier cooking methods can be used

B

Portions can be larger

C

More carbohydrates can be added

D

More protein can be added

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15/40: What type of food packaging label shows a visual representation of the fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar in foods?

A

Warning sign labels

B

Stop and go labels

C

Traffic light labels

D

Pyramid labels

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16/40: Which of the following foods would have a greater level of saturated fat?

A

Beef

B

Peanut oil

C

Oily Fish

D

Olive Oil

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17/40: Which of the following is thought to be responsible for reducing the risk of CHD in those who consume a diet rich in fruit and vegetables?

A

The high anti-oxidant content

B

The high vitamin content

C

The high fibre content

D

The high carbohydrate content

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18/40: Which of the following outlines why a diet rich in oily fish can be beneficial for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease?

A

Because they are rich in unsaturated fats

B

Because they are rich in vitamins and minerals

C

Because they are rich in protein

D

Because they are rich in omega 3 oils

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19/40: What is the suggested number of times per week a person should consume oily fish in order to meet their recommended intake of omega 3 fats?

A

1-2 x per week

B

2-3 x per week

C

3-4 x per week

D

4-5 x per week

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20/40: Which of the following urine colours would be indicative of dehydration?

A

Clear

B

Very pale yellow

C

Pale yellow

D

Dark yellow

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21/40: What is another term to describe the digestive tract?

A

Alimentary canal

B

Digestive canal

C

Oesophageal canal

D

Digestive duct

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22/40: What percentage of one's daily energy intake should come from protein?

A

Less than 10%

B

10-15%

C

15-20%

D

20-25%

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23/40: Which of the following ingredients would likely be found on the label of a hypertonic sports drink to represent glucose polymers (artificially created glucose molecules)?

A

Maltodextrin

B

Dextrose

C

Maltose

D

Galactose

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24/40: Which of the following terms describes the wave of rhythmic muscular contractions in the digestive tract to ensure ingested food is kept moving?

A

Pancreastalis

B

Periosteum

C

Peristalsis

D

Processing

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25/40: Which of the following is NOT a type of sports drink?

A

Hypertonic

B

Isotonic

C

Hypotonic

D

Hydrotonic

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26/40: What is the correct name for the pipe which transports food from the mouth to the stomach?

A

Alimentary canal

B

Epiglottis

C

Trachea

D

Oesophagus

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27/40: Which of the following terms can be used to anatomically describe the chewing action used to break down food into smaller particles?

A

Grinding

B

Mastication

C

Molarisation

D

Digestion

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28/40: What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva used to breakdown starchy carbohydrates into smaller and more simple sources?

A

Amylase

B

Lipase

C

Pepsin

D

Trypsin

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29/40: Which of the following food sources would be classified as a form of unsaturated fat?

A

Butter

B

Cream

C

Nuts

D

Pastry

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30/40: Which of the following products would contain high levels of hydrogenated (trans) fats?

A

Butter

B

Nuts

C

Packaged biscuits

D

Unprocessed meat

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31/40: Which of the following would be an effect of a low carbohydrate diet?

A

Promotes a loss of lean muscle tissue

B

Promotes fat loss

C

Promotes muscular hypertrophy

D

Promotes a decreased risk of hypertension, strokes and heart disease

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32/40: Which of the following is a dietary role of Vitamin C?

A

Growth and repair of bodily cells

B

Promotes normal nerve functionality

C

Used to metabolise macronutrient's

D

Crucial for the formation of DNA

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33/40: Which of the following best describes the daily quantity of protein required by a sedentary person per kg of bodyweight?

A

1.4g

B

0.2g

C

0.8g

D

0.4g

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34/40: Which of the following would best describe the daily quantity of protein required by a strength and power training athlete per kg of bodyweight?

A

1.2

B

0.8

C

2.6

D

1.8

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35/40: Which of the following would be the most reliable source of information for nutritional information for sports people?

A

Sports websites

B

Scientific nutrition journals

C

Sports club leaflets

D

Blogs

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36/40: Which of the following activities is least likely to burn fat as an energy source?

A

Sprinting

B

Slow running

C

Walking

D

Slow swimming

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37/40: Which of the following organisations is the voluntary regulator for nutritionists and nutrition scientists in the UK?

A

B

The Health and Care Professions Council (HPC)

C

The Association for Nutrition (AfN)

D

The Food Standards Agency (FSA)

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38/40: Bile is important for the digestion of which nutrient group?

A

Fibre

B

Vitamins

C

Protein

D

Fat

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39/40: The primary role of dietary fibre i to:

A

Provide energy for all bodily functions

B

Ensure efficient gut functioning

C

Provide essential fatty acids

D

Ensure energy is released quickly from food

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40/40: Which of the following would likely be the typical blood sugar response from eating white bread?

A

A slow and gradual increase over a number of hours

B

A fast and large increase in a short period of time

C

A constant and stable blood sugar with little change in level

D

A slow and steady decrease over a number of hours

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Level 3 Nutrition to Support Exercise and Physical Activity Mock Exam

1/40: In what form is carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles?

A

B

C

D

2/40: Which of the following contains 7kcal per gram?

A

B

C

D

3/40: Which of the following would be classified as a 'medium risk' for total cholesterol-HDL ratio?

A

B

C

D

4/40: Which of the following is classified as a 'complex' source of carbohydrate?

A

B

C

D

5/40: Which 3 of the following foods is classified as a ‘complete’ source of protein?

A

B

C

D

6/40: Which of the following is a function of water?

A

B

C

D

7/40: Which of the following minerals is required to produce haemoglobin?

A

B

C

D

8/40: What is the name given to the molecules that are produced by the body as a result of oxidative reactions, and which can cause premature ageing, tissue damage and some cancers?

A

B

C

D

9/40: What is the recommended daily energy intake for a male who weighs around 85kg and leads a largely sedentary lifestyle?

A

B

C

D

10/40: Which 3 of the following physical measurements would be most appropriate for measuring the fat loss of a client in their own home?

A

B

C

D

11/40: Which of the following describes groups of sugar bound together in chains to form more complex molecules?

A

B

C

D

12/40: What is the fate of glucose when the liver and muscle stores are saturated/full?

A

B

C

D

13/40: Which type of fats are usually found in animal and dairy products and are solid at room temperature?

A

B

C

D

14/40: Why might it be healthier to prepare your own food rather than purchasing take-aways or ready meals?

A

B

C

D

15/40: What type of food packaging label shows a visual representation of the fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar in foods?

A

B

C

D

16/40: Which of the following foods would have a greater level of saturated fat?

A

B

C