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NURSING FUNDAMENTALS IN NUTRITION SAMPLE EXAM

REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)

The most readily usable form of energy for body metabolism. When the body does not receive an

adequate supply, other sources such as proteins and fats are used resulting in weight loss -

ANSWER- Carbohydrates


Sugar, starches and fiber are the main forms of energy for the body - ANSWER- Carbohydrates


Food sources of starches are plant foods, vegetables, breads, cereals and grains - ANSWER-

Potatoes , Macaroni, Rice are types which food source


Food sources of sugars are fruits - ANSWER- Honey, Molasses, Grapefruit, Apples


Fiber - ANSWER- Does not furnish energy but is needed for lower GI functioning


Carbohydrate deficiency - ANSWER- Manifested as weight loss with protein sources being

use for energy


Anorexia, bulimia are manifestations of _________ - ANSWER- Carbohydrate deficiency


Obesity and dental caries - ANSWER- Clinical manifestations of over consumption of

carbohydrates


Proteins - ANSWER- building blocks of the body, which break down into amino acids


Enzymes - ANSWER- Proteins that break down other proteins

, When increased proteins are needed for tissue repair - ANSWER- increased carbohydrates are

required to meet body's energy needs


Essential amino acids - ANSWER- Foods of high biologic value, such as eggs, milk and dairy

products, meat, fish, and poultry


Lack of protein - ANSWER- causes weakness, apathetic appearance, poor fat stores under the

skin, patchy scaly skin, hair loses it color, wounds that fail to heal


Fats - ANSWER- the body's fuel and energy storage systems and it cushions for protection


Fats - ANSWER- stored for later use


Functions of fats - ANSWER- maintain body temperature, acts as insulation,cushions vital

organs, facilitates absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins


Fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER- ADEK


Fats - ANSWER- Stored forms of energy that need carbohydrates for complete metabolism


Fats - ANSWER- Classified as lipids (oils)


Solid fats - ANSWER- breaks down into triglycerides and fatty acids


Saturated and unsaturated - ANSWER- Fatty acid classifications


Beef, pork, poultry, milk and milk products, butter, ice cream, egg yolk - ANSWER- Examples

of saturated fats


Unsaturated fats - ANSWER- do not solidify at room temperature (vegetable oil)

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