NUR 2090: NUTRIONAL ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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NUR 2090
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NUR 2090
NUR 2090: NUTRIONAL ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Macronutrients
a type of food required in large amounts in the diet (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)
Micronutrients
a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for normal growth and development (vitamins & mi...
a type of food required in large amounts in the diet (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)
Micronutrients
a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for normal growth and
development (vitamins & minerals)
What are the basic nutrients
macronutrients, micronutrients, & water
Carbohydrates function
essential source of energy & fiber
Protein-sparing action
the body's mechanism of using fats and carbohydrates as primary fuels of energy
production to conserve protein
Proteins
complete, partially complete, and incomplete
Function of proteins
growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues
Types of fats (forms)
unsaturated & saturated
Function of Fats
, energy, insulation, vitamin absorption
Vitamins function
necessary for metabolism, essential for growth, development and body functions
What are the classifications of Vitamins
fat soluble & water soluble
What vitamins are fat soluble
VItamin A, D, E, & K
What vitamins are water soluble
Vitamin B-complex, and C
List essential minerals
calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, iodine, fluoride & water
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
USDA's ChooseMyPlate
a federal program that sought to illustrate appropriate nutritional content and portion
sizes
Types of Digestion
Mechanical (GI tract) and Chemical (accessory organs) digestion
Mechanical Digestion
Physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces
Chemical Digestion
Process by which enzymes break down food into small molecules that the body can use
Percentage of immune-secreting cells in GI tract
70-80%
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