Nutrition

Macronutrients correct answer: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins & water Main function & caloric intake of Carbohydrates correct answer: energy, 4 Kilocalories, 50-60% of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Lipids correct answer: storage of energy; 9Kcal; less than 30 % of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Protein correct answer: structure; 4Kcal; or 15-25% of daily caloric intake 3 main catagories of carbohydrates correct answer: monosaccha...

The result of those processes whereby the body takes in and uses food for growth, development, and maintenance of health is: a. respiration b. diet therapy c. nutrition d. digestion correct answer: c. nutrition Nutritional status is determined by: a. heredity b. employment c. personality d. diet correct answer: d. diet To nourish the body adequately and to maintain health, one must: a. avoid all low-nutrient-density foods b. eat foods containing the six classes of nutrients c...

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. d. achalasia Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except: a. inability to initiate swallowing. b. aspiration. c. impaired peristalsis. d. hoarse voice. c. impaired peristalsis People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus. a. esophageal dysphagia b. oropharyngeal dysphagia c. dyspepsia d. gast...

carbohydrates, fats, water, protein, vitamins, minerals correct answer: the 6 major nutrients water correct answer: the most important nutrient- it's in ALL of your body's cells carbohydrates correct answer: the sugars and starches which give your body energy in the form of glucose fiber rich fruits, veggies, whole grains correct answer: 3 sources of good carbs- (rich in which nutrient, too?) glucose correct answer: sugar which gives your red blood cells energy simple carbs...

Good nutrition can affect your lifelong health by... A. Increasing your risk of stroke B. Helping you avoid gaining weight C. Causing cardiovasular disease D. Leading to osteoporosis correct answer: Helping you avoid gaining weight "Mindless eating" is most likely to cause you to: A. Gain weight B. Feel hungry C. Forget to eat D. Need food correct answer: Gain weight The number of calories you can eat each day without gaining weight depends on your: A. Hunger B. Activit...

What is nutrition? correct answer: The science of food; the nutrients and the substances therein; their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease; and the processes by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes, and excretes food What are the six essential nutrients? correct answer: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water What are the macronutrients? correct answer: Need in large quantities: Carbs, proteins, lipids, wat...

the risk of atherosclerosis increases with which risk factors? a) exercise b) excess sun exposure c) insufficient vaccinations d) smoking e) hypotension correct answer: smoking diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as? a) coronary artery disease b) cardiovascular disease c) coronary heart disease d) coronary vessel disease e) ischemic heart disease correct answer: cardiovascular disease a common side effect of diuretic medications is? a) dry mout...

Muscle weakness due to wasting would most likely be evaluated by which test? correct answer: handgrip strength Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds. Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: total chole...

T/F Several of the major risk factors for CHD can be modified by diet and activity. correct answer: True The leading cause of death in people with diabetes is _____. correct answer: cardiovascular disease Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as cha...

Is a food which contains the major nutrients: water, carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals and vitamins correct answer: Milk Is a beverage which is considered a food as well as a nutrient correct answer: Water Is a food that contains water, carbohydrates, mineral and vitamins but no protein and fat correct answer: Kalamansi Juice Is a food that is almost 100% fat, a nutrient correct answer: Cooking oil According to FDA, it is a simple or complex in its chemistry and contains nutr...