NSC Nutrition Interventions 4

Question 1

A construction worker exposed to lead should increase intake of which nutrient to help minimize lead absorption?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Adequate calcium intake competes with lead for absorption in the gut, reducing the amount of lead that enters the bloodstream.

Question 2

Which condition is a common nutritional consequence of prolonged night-shift work?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Night-shift workers have reduced sun exposure, which limits the skin's production of vitamin D, increasing deficiency risk.

Question 3

For a worker managing type 2 diabetes, which meal strategy is most important during a work shift?

Accepted Answer

Consuming regular, balanced meals and snacks to stabilize blood glucose

Answer

Consistent meal timing with balanced macronutrients prevents dangerous blood glucose fluctuations in workers with type 2 diabetes.

Question 4

What is the NSC's primary concern regarding energy drink consumption in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

High caffeine and sugar content may cause energy crashes and impaired alertness

Answer

Energy drinks with high caffeine and sugar can cause initial stimulation followed by a crash, ultimately impairing the alertness and reaction time needed for safe work.

Question 5

Which nutrient plays the most important role in supporting immune function for workers in high-exposure environments?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells.

NSC Practice Test

NSC Practice Test

NSC Nutrition Interventions 4