NUTRITION FOR NURSING ATI FINAL EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. Dietary Reference Intakes (dris) Answer - -estimated average requirements (EAR)
-Adequate Intake (AI)
-Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
2. Carbohydrate functions Answer - -energy yielding nutrients
-provide energy for cellular work regulate protein and fat metabolism
-essential for cardiac and CNS function
3. Minumum amount of carbs a day Answer - 130 g/day
4. Median intake of carbs for men Answer - 296 g/day
5. Median intake of carbs for women Answer - 256 g/day
6. The body absorbs what % of Carbohydrates? Answer - 80-90%
7. Range of carbohydrate for caloric intake Answer - 45-65%
8. Monosaccharide Function Answer - basic energy for cells
9.Monosaccharide Sources Answer - Glucose (corn
syrup) Fructose (fruit)
Galactose (milk sugar broken down)
10. Disaccharide Function Answer - -Energy
-aids calcium & phosphorus absorption (lactose)
11. Disaccharide Sources Answer - Sucrose (table sugar, molasses)
lactose (milk sugar)
Maltose (sweeteners)
12. Polysaccharide Function Answer - -Energy Storages (starches)
-digestive aid fiber
13. Polysaccharide Sources Answer - Starches (grains, legumes, root vegetables)
Fiber
14. The body digests what % of Starch? Answer - 95% 1-4 hours after ingestion
15. Digestion occurs mainly in the? Answer - Small intestine
16. The liver converts.. Answer - fructose -> galactose -> glucose
-released into blood stream
17. Glycogen Answer - -stored carbohydrate energy source
-found in liver & muscles
-in limited supply (vital source of energy backup)
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, NUTRITION FOR NURSING ATI FINAL EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
18. Fiber Answer - -body cannot digest
-important in bowel elimination (adds bulk to feces)
-stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination
-helps to lower cholesterol
19. AI fiber for women Answer - 25 g/day
20. AI fiber for men Answer - 38 g/day
21. Complete Proteins Answer - contain all 9 essential amino acids
-soy & animal sources
22. Incomplete Proteins Answer - contain 9 essential amino acids but 1 or more of the amino acids is not adequate for
protein synthesis
-plant sources
23. Complementary Proteins Answer - food sources that when eaten together provide all the essential amino acids
24. Protein Metabolic Function Answer - -tissue building and maintaining
-balance od nitrogen and water
-backup energy
-nitrogen balance
-transportation of nutrients
-support of immune system
25. Protein provides calories per gram of energy Answer - 4 cal/g
26. Cachectic Answer - -hollow look
-fragile
-look wasting away
27. 3 main factors that influence the bodys need for protein Answer - 1. Tissue growth need
2. Quality of dietary protein
3. Added needs due to illness
28. Lipids Answer - chemical group of fats
29. Lipid Sources Answer - dark meat, poultry skin, dairy foods, added oils
30. Lipid Functions Answer - -form of energy (2nd to carbs)
-supplies important tissue needs
-protective padding for organs
-insulation for body temperature
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. Dietary Reference Intakes (dris) Answer - -estimated average requirements (EAR)
-Adequate Intake (AI)
-Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
2. Carbohydrate functions Answer - -energy yielding nutrients
-provide energy for cellular work regulate protein and fat metabolism
-essential for cardiac and CNS function
3. Minumum amount of carbs a day Answer - 130 g/day
4. Median intake of carbs for men Answer - 296 g/day
5. Median intake of carbs for women Answer - 256 g/day
6. The body absorbs what % of Carbohydrates? Answer - 80-90%
7. Range of carbohydrate for caloric intake Answer - 45-65%
8. Monosaccharide Function Answer - basic energy for cells
9.Monosaccharide Sources Answer - Glucose (corn
syrup) Fructose (fruit)
Galactose (milk sugar broken down)
10. Disaccharide Function Answer - -Energy
-aids calcium & phosphorus absorption (lactose)
11. Disaccharide Sources Answer - Sucrose (table sugar, molasses)
lactose (milk sugar)
Maltose (sweeteners)
12. Polysaccharide Function Answer - -Energy Storages (starches)
-digestive aid fiber
13. Polysaccharide Sources Answer - Starches (grains, legumes, root vegetables)
Fiber
14. The body digests what % of Starch? Answer - 95% 1-4 hours after ingestion
15. Digestion occurs mainly in the? Answer - Small intestine
16. The liver converts.. Answer - fructose -> galactose -> glucose
-released into blood stream
17. Glycogen Answer - -stored carbohydrate energy source
-found in liver & muscles
-in limited supply (vital source of energy backup)
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, NUTRITION FOR NURSING ATI FINAL EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
18. Fiber Answer - -body cannot digest
-important in bowel elimination (adds bulk to feces)
-stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination
-helps to lower cholesterol
19. AI fiber for women Answer - 25 g/day
20. AI fiber for men Answer - 38 g/day
21. Complete Proteins Answer - contain all 9 essential amino acids
-soy & animal sources
22. Incomplete Proteins Answer - contain 9 essential amino acids but 1 or more of the amino acids is not adequate for
protein synthesis
-plant sources
23. Complementary Proteins Answer - food sources that when eaten together provide all the essential amino acids
24. Protein Metabolic Function Answer - -tissue building and maintaining
-balance od nitrogen and water
-backup energy
-nitrogen balance
-transportation of nutrients
-support of immune system
25. Protein provides calories per gram of energy Answer - 4 cal/g
26. Cachectic Answer - -hollow look
-fragile
-look wasting away
27. 3 main factors that influence the bodys need for protein Answer - 1. Tissue growth need
2. Quality of dietary protein
3. Added needs due to illness
28. Lipids Answer - chemical group of fats
29. Lipid Sources Answer - dark meat, poultry skin, dairy foods, added oils
30. Lipid Functions Answer - -form of energy (2nd to carbs)
-supplies important tissue needs
-protective padding for organs
-insulation for body temperature
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