ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Macronutrients - answerCarbs Fat Protein Carbs main function - answerProvide energy for the body Carbs regulate what - answerProtein and fat metabolism Carbs are essential for normal what - answerCardiac and cns function What is the average minimum amount of carbs - answer130g/ day Acceptable percentage of daily carbs - answer45-65% Glycogen - answerStored carbs in the liver and muscles When is glycogen released - answerAs backup energy when not consuming carbs What macro is fiber - answerCarb How much fiber do women need daily - answer25g How much fiber do men need daily - answer38g What sources are complete proteins - answerAnimal Soy What do complete proteins contain - answerSufficient amounts of all amino acids What sources do incomplete proteins come from - answerMostly plant sources Do incomplete proteins contain all amino acids. - answerYes but some are insufficient levels for protein synthesis Metabolic function of protein - answerBuild and maintain muscle Nitrogen water balance Backup energy Immune support Recommended daily amount of protein - answer0.8g/kg Acceptable percentage of daily protein - answer10-35% Underconsumption of protein causes - answerProtein energy malnutrition Protein energy malnutrition causes - answerK washiorkor Marasmus Main function of lipids - answerConcentrated energy Lipids do what else within the body - answerHormone production Cell wall structure Padding for organs Insulation Absorption of vitamins Food sources of fat - answerDark meat Poultry skin Dairy foods Added oils Acceptable percentage of daily fats - answer20-30% How much saturated fat should we consume - answerNo more than 7% of daily calories Water soluble vitamins - answerVitamin b Vitamin c Vitamin c does what - answerTissue building Healing Collagen formation Iron absorption Immunity Sources of vitamin c - answerOranges Lemons Tomatoes Peppers Green leafy vegetables Strawberries Conditions that require increased vitamin c - answerStress Illness Smokers How much extra vitamin c should smokers consume - answer35mg what does vitamin C deficiency cause - answerscurvy scurvy - answerhemorrhagic disease with diffuse tissu