Nutrition Chapter 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers.
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Nutrition Chapter 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
A) Nutrients are units of heat measure
B) Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
C) Nutrients accomplish basic life-sustaining tasks
D) Nutrients work individually to maintain b...
Nutrition Chapter 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
A) Nutrients are units of heat measure
B) Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
C) Nutrients accomplish basic life-sustaining tasks
D) Nutrients work individually to maintain bodily processes - answer✔✔B
Individual nutrients have specific metabolic functions, including primary and secondary roles.
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure. Which nutrient
will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin D
C) Fiber
D) Potassium - answer✔✔D
Potassium is essential and is often lacking in the diet; it should be consumed to offset sodium
intake to help control blood pressure.
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's diet?
A) The amino acids are the building blocks of lipids
B) The amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
C) The amino acids influence the absorption of nutrients
D) The primary function of amino acids is to promote tissue building - answer✔✔B
A) The father has two jobs to meet the family's financial needs
B) The family receives food stamps for all six people
C) The family has a car and can drive to the grocery store
D) The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry - answer✔✔D
Have to feed people in need but may be limited on choices, especially for people with allergies
and special dietary needs.
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which recommendation
most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet?
A) Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
B) Eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer foods with added sugars
C) Limiting foods that contain saturated and trans fats
D) Being physically active everyday - answer✔✔A
variety in the diet is facilitated by eating foods from all food groups and subgroups.
The nurse is discussing folate with a pregnant patient. What will the nurse tell her?
A) Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
B) Folate is not found naturally in foods
C) Folate is not required while pregnant
D) Folate is dangerous to consume while pregnant - answer✔✔A
The nurse will explain that folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What resource will aid in the
nurse's assessment?
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