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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 228 Exam 1 Prep
2026/2027 | Nursing
Questions & Answers |
Comprehensive
Assessment Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 110 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document provides 110 nursing questions with pre-filled
correct answers and detailed rationales, covering essential nutrition concepts. It is an
invaluable resource for students preparing for exams, reviewing course material, or seeking
certification, offering direct insights into key principles and applications.
TOPICS
• Foundations of Nutrition & Health • Macronutrients & Energy
Promotion
• Dietary Concerns & Food Safety • Micronutrients & Water
• Digestion & Absorption • Nutrient Balance & Specific Diets
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 110
Which principle of health diet suggest selecting a wide range of foods as represented by the
USDA's MyPlate food plan?
a) Variety
b) Moderation
c) Adequacy
d) Energy density
RESPONSE
a) Variety
RATIONALE
Selecting a wide range of foods, as encouraged by MyPlate, ensures the intake of all essential
nutrients necessary for optimal health. This principle, emphasizing the inclusion of diverse food
groups, supports the body's functions and prevents deficiencies by providing a broad spectrum of
vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 110
A group of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups and
communities is known as:
a) Wellness
b) health promotion
c) tertiary prevention
d) nutritional assessment
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, RESPONSE
b) health promotion
NOTE: Scientific evidence from the nutrition evidence library shows that shifting to a more
plant-based diet is one of four significant modifications to our dietary intake patterns that will
improve the overall health of Americans. Preservatives per se have not been associated with
health status (although foods that contain preservatives may be more highly processed and
may be higher in fat, sugar, and sodium and lower in nutrients than foods without
preservatives). Buying locally grown foods may be a good agricultural and economic practice,
but does not affect health status. Eating more animal-based foods would be the opposite of
what is recommended.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 110
As a nurse, you know that health promotion typically, consist of strategies use to increase
the level of the health of individuals, their families, groups, and entire communities. Example
of health promotion strategies implement by nurse often include:
a) Knowledge, power, and community services
b) trust, government stipends, and managed care
c) knowledge, techniques, and community support
d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge
RESPONSE
d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge
RATIONALE
Effective health promotion strategies empower individuals and communities by imparting
knowledge and fostering trust. Addressing cultural perceptions is also vital, as it influences health
beliefs and behaviors, making these components for successful health interventions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 110
The best source of action to provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is to:
a) promote weight loss
b) eat a variety of foods
c) eat at least three meals per day
d) consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet.
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, RESPONSE
b) eat a variety of foods
NOTE: Including a variety of foods increases the likelihood of obtaining adequate amounts of
vitamins and minerals. Loss of weight will not contribute to adequate nutrient intake. Eating at
least 3 meals per day may help increase nutrient intake to some extent, but they could still be
meals that provide a limited assortment of foods. Similarly, a high-fiber, low-fat diet could
consist of foods that are relatively low in vitamins and minerals.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 110
If a college student is eating only one small meal per day in an attempt to lose weight and is
taking high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements to try make up for the lack of food, he
or she would be describe as having:
a) malnutrition
b) nonnutrition
c) overnutrition
d) disordered eating
RESPONSE
a) malnutrition
NOTE: An imbalance of nutrients and/or energy (in this case, high intake of some nutrients and
low intake of energy) is called malnutrition. Overnutrition only refers to excessive intake or
nutrients and/or energy. Disordered eating refers to unusual eating habits that may or may not
lead to some form of malnutrition. Nonnutrition is not a recognized term.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 110
Economics is a significant factor influencing the nutritional status of communities. To
overcome economic disadvantage, public health efforts include:
a) the MyPyramid food guidance system
b) educational program on food safety
c) the U.S. government's Food Stamp Program
d) public service announcements on heath eating
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 228 Exam 1 Prep
2026/2027 | Nursing
Questions & Answers |
Comprehensive
Assessment Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 110 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document provides 110 nursing questions with pre-filled
correct answers and detailed rationales, covering essential nutrition concepts. It is an
invaluable resource for students preparing for exams, reviewing course material, or seeking
certification, offering direct insights into key principles and applications.
TOPICS
• Foundations of Nutrition & Health • Macronutrients & Energy
Promotion
• Dietary Concerns & Food Safety • Micronutrients & Water
• Digestion & Absorption • Nutrient Balance & Specific Diets
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 110
Which principle of health diet suggest selecting a wide range of foods as represented by the
USDA's MyPlate food plan?
a) Variety
b) Moderation
c) Adequacy
d) Energy density
RESPONSE
a) Variety
RATIONALE
Selecting a wide range of foods, as encouraged by MyPlate, ensures the intake of all essential
nutrients necessary for optimal health. This principle, emphasizing the inclusion of diverse food
groups, supports the body's functions and prevents deficiencies by providing a broad spectrum of
vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 110
A group of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups and
communities is known as:
a) Wellness
b) health promotion
c) tertiary prevention
d) nutritional assessment
Page 2
, RESPONSE
b) health promotion
NOTE: Scientific evidence from the nutrition evidence library shows that shifting to a more
plant-based diet is one of four significant modifications to our dietary intake patterns that will
improve the overall health of Americans. Preservatives per se have not been associated with
health status (although foods that contain preservatives may be more highly processed and
may be higher in fat, sugar, and sodium and lower in nutrients than foods without
preservatives). Buying locally grown foods may be a good agricultural and economic practice,
but does not affect health status. Eating more animal-based foods would be the opposite of
what is recommended.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 110
As a nurse, you know that health promotion typically, consist of strategies use to increase
the level of the health of individuals, their families, groups, and entire communities. Example
of health promotion strategies implement by nurse often include:
a) Knowledge, power, and community services
b) trust, government stipends, and managed care
c) knowledge, techniques, and community support
d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge
RESPONSE
d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge
RATIONALE
Effective health promotion strategies empower individuals and communities by imparting
knowledge and fostering trust. Addressing cultural perceptions is also vital, as it influences health
beliefs and behaviors, making these components for successful health interventions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 110
The best source of action to provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is to:
a) promote weight loss
b) eat a variety of foods
c) eat at least three meals per day
d) consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet.
Page 3
, RESPONSE
b) eat a variety of foods
NOTE: Including a variety of foods increases the likelihood of obtaining adequate amounts of
vitamins and minerals. Loss of weight will not contribute to adequate nutrient intake. Eating at
least 3 meals per day may help increase nutrient intake to some extent, but they could still be
meals that provide a limited assortment of foods. Similarly, a high-fiber, low-fat diet could
consist of foods that are relatively low in vitamins and minerals.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 110
If a college student is eating only one small meal per day in an attempt to lose weight and is
taking high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements to try make up for the lack of food, he
or she would be describe as having:
a) malnutrition
b) nonnutrition
c) overnutrition
d) disordered eating
RESPONSE
a) malnutrition
NOTE: An imbalance of nutrients and/or energy (in this case, high intake of some nutrients and
low intake of energy) is called malnutrition. Overnutrition only refers to excessive intake or
nutrients and/or energy. Disordered eating refers to unusual eating habits that may or may not
lead to some form of malnutrition. Nonnutrition is not a recognized term.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 110
Economics is a significant factor influencing the nutritional status of communities. To
overcome economic disadvantage, public health efforts include:
a) the MyPyramid food guidance system
b) educational program on food safety
c) the U.S. government's Food Stamp Program
d) public service announcements on heath eating
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