UNLV NURS 299 Nutrition Chapter
1 Quiz with Complete Solutions
Which action describes a nurse's role in providing nutritional interventions
for the prevention and treatment of diseases? - ANSWER-Educate patients
about their diets.
Which macronutrient intake is recommended for a healthy diet? - ANSWER-
45% to 65% of kcal intake come from carbohydrates; 20% to 35% of kcal
intake should come from fat; and 10% to 35% of kcal intake should come
from protein.
Which function must essential nutrients perform in the body? - ANSWER-build
tissue, provide energy, and regulate metabolic processes.
Which nutritional aspect would the nurse advise a patient to follow as part of
a wellness plan? - ANSWER-Include beneficial fat. Increase ingestion of plant-
based foods.
, Which dietary standard would the nurse instruct a patient to use to evaluate
nutrient intakes? - ANSWER-AI and the RDA
Which nutritional aspect would the nurse advise a patient to follow as part of
a wellness plan? - ANSWER-Include beneficial fat. Increase ingestion of plant-
based foods.
Which dietary standard would the nurse instruct a patient to use to evaluate
nutrient intakes? - ANSWER-AI and the RDA
The nurse is planning primary prevention strategies to improve nutrition for
a patient with prediabetes and hypertension who has poor eating habits.
Which information would be considered a primary prevention strategy? -
ANSWER-eat a well-balanced diet
Which aspect of health encompasses the ability to sustain relationships? -
ANSWER-Social
Which statement lists the definition of an essential nutrient? - ANSWER-Must
be supplied by foods in the diet
1 Quiz with Complete Solutions
Which action describes a nurse's role in providing nutritional interventions
for the prevention and treatment of diseases? - ANSWER-Educate patients
about their diets.
Which macronutrient intake is recommended for a healthy diet? - ANSWER-
45% to 65% of kcal intake come from carbohydrates; 20% to 35% of kcal
intake should come from fat; and 10% to 35% of kcal intake should come
from protein.
Which function must essential nutrients perform in the body? - ANSWER-build
tissue, provide energy, and regulate metabolic processes.
Which nutritional aspect would the nurse advise a patient to follow as part of
a wellness plan? - ANSWER-Include beneficial fat. Increase ingestion of plant-
based foods.
, Which dietary standard would the nurse instruct a patient to use to evaluate
nutrient intakes? - ANSWER-AI and the RDA
Which nutritional aspect would the nurse advise a patient to follow as part of
a wellness plan? - ANSWER-Include beneficial fat. Increase ingestion of plant-
based foods.
Which dietary standard would the nurse instruct a patient to use to evaluate
nutrient intakes? - ANSWER-AI and the RDA
The nurse is planning primary prevention strategies to improve nutrition for
a patient with prediabetes and hypertension who has poor eating habits.
Which information would be considered a primary prevention strategy? -
ANSWER-eat a well-balanced diet
Which aspect of health encompasses the ability to sustain relationships? -
ANSWER-Social
Which statement lists the definition of an essential nutrient? - ANSWER-Must
be supplied by foods in the diet
