Chapter 01: Food, Nutrition, and Health Nix: Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition 2024
Chapter 01: Food, Nutrition, and Health Nix: Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
Chapter 02: Carbohydrates Nix: Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
Chapter 05: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism Nix: Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
The functions of fat in the body include

a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure.

b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities.

c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs.

d. insulation of vital organs, tempera...
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The functions of fat in the body include

a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure.

b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities.

c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs.

d. insulation of vital organs, tempera...
Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a

community would assist in which of the following?

a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020

b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population

c. Improving Medicare reimbursement...
Chapter 01: Food, Nutrition, and Health Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a

community would assist in which of the following?

a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020

b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population

c. Improving Medicare reimbursement...
1. The process of digestion involves

a. thermal and chemical actions.

b. chemical and metabolic actions.

c. mechanical and chemical actions.

d. mechanical and thermal actions.

ANS: C

For nutrients to be delivered to the cells, food goes through a series of mechanical and

chemical changes.

D...
Chapter 05: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. The process of digestion involves

a. thermal and chemical actions.

b. chemical and metabolic actions.

c. mechanical and chemical actions.

d. mechanical and thermal actions.

ANS: C

For nutrients to be delivered to the cells, food goes through a series of mechanical and

chemical changes.

D...
1. What is a nutrient that does not provide energy for the body?

a. A carbohydrate

b. A protein

c. A vitamin

d. Fat

ANS: C

The energy nutrients are carbohydrate, fat, and protein.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 72 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning

MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: P...
Chapter 06: Energy Balance Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. What is a nutrient that does not provide energy for the body?

a. A carbohydrate

b. A protein

c. A vitamin

d. Fat

ANS: C

The energy nutrients are carbohydrate, fat, and protein.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 72 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning

MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: P...
1. For a compound to be classified as a vitamin, it must

a. be synthesized by the body.

b. be required in large quantities.

c. perform a vital function.

d. be water soluble.

ANS: C

For a compound to be defined as a vitamin, it must be a vital, organic, dietary substance that is

not a carbohy...
Chapter 07: Vitamins Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. For a compound to be classified as a vitamin, it must

a. be synthesized by the body.

b. be required in large quantities.

c. perform a vital function.

d. be water soluble.

ANS: C

For a compound to be defined as a vitamin, it must be a vital, organic, dietary substance that is

not a carbohy...
1. The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

a. sodium.

b. calcium.

c. iron.

d. chloride.

ANS: B

Calcium is present in the greatest amount in the body and functions in bone and teeth

formation, blood clotting, muscle and nerve action, and metabolic reactions.

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Chapter 08: Minerals Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

a. sodium.

b. calcium.

c. iron.

d. chloride.

ANS: B

Calcium is present in the greatest amount in the body and functions in bone and teeth

formation, blood clotting, muscle and nerve action, and metabolic reactions.

DIF: Cognitive ...
1. The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

a. sodium.

b. calcium.

c. iron.

d. chloride.

ANS: B

Calcium is present in the greatest amount in the body and functions in bone and teeth

formation, blood clotting, muscle and nerve action, and metabolic reactions.

DIF: Cognitive ...
Chapter 08: Minerals Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is

a. sodium.

b. calcium.

c. iron.

d. chloride.

ANS: B

Calcium is present in the greatest amount in the body and functions in bone and teeth

formation, blood clotting, muscle and nerve action, and metabolic reactions.

DIF: Cognitive ...
1. The hormone that conserves body water is

a. the vitamin D hormone.

b. the antidiuretic hormone.

c. aldosterone.

d. the parathyroid hormone.

ANS: B

The antidiuretic hormone works on the kidneys’ nephrons to induce reabsorption and

conservation of water.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge R...
Chapter 09: Water and Electrolyte Balance Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition
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1. The hormone that conserves body water is

a. the vitamin D hormone.

b. the antidiuretic hormone.

c. aldosterone.

d. the parathyroid hormone.

ANS: B

The antidiuretic hormone works on the kidneys’ nephrons to induce reabsorption and

conservation of water.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge R...
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