Mark Klimek Blue book (ALL) NCLEX Study Guide 2022

Name the five/six essential nutrients - Answer- carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water The major source of energy for the body is - Answer- carbs carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram - Answer- 4 Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________. - Answer- fruits, veggies Lactose is a sugar found in ? - Answer- milk What is glycogen? - Answer- It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver Is glycogen eaten in foods? - Answer- NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver. When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and _____________. - Answer- protein, fat The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. - Answer- fats Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Answer- 9 Fats carry vitamins - Answer- A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!) The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. - Answer- protein (second best is Vit C) Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Answer- 4 Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - Answer- False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions. Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - Answer- True (even bone) Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight? - Answer- 50 to 60% Nam