Nutrition ATI mastery series, Nutrition ATI mastery pt.2 | Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update 2024

Nutrition ATI mastery series, Nutrition ATI mastery pt.2 | Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update 2024 Overview of nutrients - ANSWER - Macronutrients: Carbohydrates: 45-65% of calories/day, 4kcal of energy/gram. Lipids: 20-35% of calories/day, 9kcal of energy/gram. Protein: 10-25% of calories/day, 4kcal of energy/gram. Overview or nutrients - ANSWER - Micronutrients: Vitamins: Water soluble- B-complex vitamins, vitamin C. Fat soluble- Vitamin A,D,E,K. Stored in liver and fatty tissue for a long time, causing increased risk for toxicity when consumed in excess. Minerals: Major minerals (electrolytes)- calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium. Trace minerals- copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, selenium, zinc. Carbohydrates - ANSWER - Primary source of energy, control blood glucose and insulin metabolism. Sources: Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy.TYPES: Simple Carbohydrates: Easy to digest, provides quick energy, causes fast increase in blood glucose levels (fruit juice, honey, candy). Complex Carbohydrates: Takes longer to digest, slower increase in blood glucose levels (apples, brown rice, lentils). Glycogen carbohydrates: stored carbohydrate energy in the liver and muscles. Broken down and released in the bloodstream as needed through glycogenolysis. Fiber - ANSWER - Non-digestible complex carbohydrates Health benefits: increase healthy bacterial growth in the colon, softens and bulks stool to promote more effective defecation, stabilizes blood glucose levels. Decreases risk of hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, coronary artery disease. Types: