ATI Nutrition Chapter 1 /2026/ Questions Answered
ATI Nutrition Chapter 1
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1. The average minimum amount of carbohydrates need- 130g
ed to fuel the brain per day is...
2. ______ is categorized as a carbohydrate, but it does not fiber
yield energy for the body.
3. ______ is important for proper bowel elimination. fiber
4. _______ proteins, generally from animal sources, con- complete
tain all of the essential amino acids (9).
5. ________ proteins, generally from plants (grains, nuts, incomplete
legumes, vegetables, fruits), do not contain all of the
essential amino acids.
6. _________ proteins are those food sources that, wehn complementary
eaten together, provide all the essential amino acids.
7. There are three main factors influencing the body's tissue growth needs, qual-
requirement for protein, they are... ity of the dietary protein,
and added needs due to
illness
8. Kwashiorkor and/or marasmus may result from under- protein
nutrition of what macronutrient?
9. 1g of protein provides how many calories? 4
10. The chemical name for fat is... triglyceride
11. _________ belongs to the chemical substance group cholesterol
called sterols.
12. phospholipids are derived from what? triglycerides
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ATI Nutrition Chapter 1
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13. If _________ is consumed in excess, it can build up in the cholesterol
tissues causing congestion and increasing the risk for
cardiovascular disease.
14. Saturated fats are of _____ origin. animal
15. Unsaturated fats are usually from _____ sources. plant
16. VLDL (very low density lipoproteins) carry __________ to triglycerides
the tissues.
17. LDL (low density lipoproteins) carry _________ to the cholesterol
tissues.
18. HDL (high density lipoproteins) remove _____ choles- excess
terol from the tissues.
19. Of the three types of lipoproteins/cholesterol (VLDL, HDL
LDL, and HDL), which one is considered "good"?
20. 1g of lipid provides how many calories? 9
21. There are ___ essential vitamins. 13
22. There are two classes that the essential vitamins fall water soluble and fat solu-
under... ble
23. The water soluble vitamins are... C and B
24. The fat Soluble vitamins are... A, D, E, and K
25. Vitamin C example citrus fruit, tomato, pep-
pers, green leafy Veggie
andStrawbery
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ATI Nutrition Chapter 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1jzza9
1. The average minimum amount of carbohydrates need- 130g
ed to fuel the brain per day is...
2. ______ is categorized as a carbohydrate, but it does not fiber
yield energy for the body.
3. ______ is important for proper bowel elimination. fiber
4. _______ proteins, generally from animal sources, con- complete
tain all of the essential amino acids (9).
5. ________ proteins, generally from plants (grains, nuts, incomplete
legumes, vegetables, fruits), do not contain all of the
essential amino acids.
6. _________ proteins are those food sources that, wehn complementary
eaten together, provide all the essential amino acids.
7. There are three main factors influencing the body's tissue growth needs, qual-
requirement for protein, they are... ity of the dietary protein,
and added needs due to
illness
8. Kwashiorkor and/or marasmus may result from under- protein
nutrition of what macronutrient?
9. 1g of protein provides how many calories? 4
10. The chemical name for fat is... triglyceride
11. _________ belongs to the chemical substance group cholesterol
called sterols.
12. phospholipids are derived from what? triglycerides
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, ATI Nutrition Chapter 1 /2026/ Questions Answered
ATI Nutrition Chapter 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1jzza9
13. If _________ is consumed in excess, it can build up in the cholesterol
tissues causing congestion and increasing the risk for
cardiovascular disease.
14. Saturated fats are of _____ origin. animal
15. Unsaturated fats are usually from _____ sources. plant
16. VLDL (very low density lipoproteins) carry __________ to triglycerides
the tissues.
17. LDL (low density lipoproteins) carry _________ to the cholesterol
tissues.
18. HDL (high density lipoproteins) remove _____ choles- excess
terol from the tissues.
19. Of the three types of lipoproteins/cholesterol (VLDL, HDL
LDL, and HDL), which one is considered "good"?
20. 1g of lipid provides how many calories? 9
21. There are ___ essential vitamins. 13
22. There are two classes that the essential vitamins fall water soluble and fat solu-
under... ble
23. The water soluble vitamins are... C and B
24. The fat Soluble vitamins are... A, D, E, and K
25. Vitamin C example citrus fruit, tomato, pep-
pers, green leafy Veggie
andStrawbery
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