ATI Nutrition Exam 2024 with verified solutions
Function of iron correct answersit is responsible for hemoglobin formation/function, cellular oxidation of glucose, antibody production, and collagen synthesis Iron food sources what increased the absorption of iron? correct answerslean red meats, organ meat, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, beans, raisins, peanut butter Vit C increases absorption of iron (OJ, tomatoes) What factors influence the body's need for protein correct answerstissue growth needs quality of the dietary protein added needs due to illness pregnancy/lactation What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins? correct answerscomplete: generally from animals sources and contains all 9 essential amino acids incomplete: generally from plants (grains, nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables) and do not contain all of the essential amino acids What is B12 and why is it important? What causes a deficiency? correct answerswater soluble vitamin AKA Cobalamin - necessary for the production of RBC - deficiency is causes pernicious anemia and is seen mosly in strict vegetarians and those with the absence of intrinsic factor needed for absorption of b12 Sources of B12 correct answersfood of animal origin: beef liver, shell fish, fortified grains
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