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Test Bank For Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th
Edition By Susan Dudek 9781975161125 Chapter 1-24
Complete Guide .
What percentage of consumed carbohydrates does the body absorb? - ANSWER:
80%-90%

What are the chemical names of some simple, monosaccharide carbohydrates? -
ANSWER: Glucose, fructose, galactose

What are the chemical names of some simple, disaccharide carbohydrates? -
ANSWER: Sucrose, lactose, maltose

What type of carbohydrates are starches and fiber? - ANSWER: Polysaccharide,
complex

What is the function of simple carbohydrates in the body? - ANSWER: Provide energy
to cells

Which minerals does lactose aid in the absorption of? - ANSWER: Calcium,
phosphorous

What is the main function of starches in the body? - ANSWER: Energy storage

What is the main function of fiber in the body? - ANSWER: Aid in digestion

Which organ converts fructose and galactose to glucose? - ANSWER: Liver

In which organ does most digestion take place? - ANSWER: Small intestine

Where is glycogen stored in the body? - ANSWER: Liver, muscles

How much energy (in calories) per gram do carbohydrates provide? - ANSWER: 4
cal/g

What is Adequate Intake (AI) of fiber for women? - ANSWER: 25 g/day

What is the Adequate Intake (AI) of fiber for men? - ANSWER: 38 g/day

How many amino acids are there? - ANSWER: 20

How many essential amino acids are there? - ANSWER: 9

What is a complete protein? - ANSWER: A protein that contains all 9 essential amino
acids

, What is an incomplete protein? - ANSWER: A protein which contains all 9 essential
amino acids, but one or more is in an insufficient quantity for protein synthesis

What are complementary proteins? - ANSWER: Two or more food protein sources
that provide all 9 essential amino acids when consumed together

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein for
healthy adults? - ANSWER: 10%-35% of calories/day

What is the recommended amount of protein consumed per day for healthy adults?
(In g/kg) - ANSWER: 0.8 g/kg

Which essential vitamin does not occur naturally in plants? - ANSWER: Vitamin B12

How much energy (in calories) per gram does protein provide? - ANSWER: 4 cal/g

What chemical group includes fats? - ANSWER: Lipids

What functions do fats serve in the body? - ANSWER: Energy source, organ
protection, fat-soluble fatty acid absorption, hormone production, insulation,
temperature regulation, nerve fiber covering, cell wall structure, fat-soluble vitamin
absorption

What is the primary form of fat in food? - ANSWER: Triglycerides

What type of tissue do fat cells form? - ANSWER: Adipose tissue

What are the functions of phospholipids (like lecithin) in the body? - ANSWER: Cell
membrane structure, fat-soluble substance transport across cell membrane

What are the functions of sterols (like cholesterol) in the body? - ANSWER: Cell
membrane stability, hormone production, bile salt digestion

Where do saturated fats come from? - ANSWER: Animal products/sources

Where do unsaturated fats come from? - ANSWER: Plant products/sources

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for lipids for
healthy adults? - ANSWER: 20%-35% of total calories/day

Why do children under 2 years old need higher fat intake? - ANSWER: To form brain
tissue

True or false: Essential fatty acids MUST be supplied through diet - ANSWER: True

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