ATI NUTRITION 2024 NGN
TEST WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FULLY
PROVIDED
Vitamin C Function - correct answer-tissue building, metabolism, iron absorption
Foods- citrus fruit juices, tomato, green leafy vegetables, peppers
Deficiency of vitamin c- scurvy (symptoms)- bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums,
increase intake during times of stress and illness
Smokers need more vitamin C
Water soluble vitamins - correct answer-Vitamin c, b-complex, thiamin b1 riboflavin
b2, niacin b3 pyridoxine b6, pantothenic acid, biotin, folate, cobalmin b12
Fat soluble vitamins - correct answer-Vitamins A, D, E, K
Fat soluble vitamins have risk of toxicity since they are stored in the body for a long
time
Conditions that impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins - correct answer-cystic
fibrosis, celiac disease, crohn's disease
Carbohydrates - correct answer-Should make up 45-85% of calories
, Function in body- energy, regulate fat/protein, metabolism, and are important for
cardiac and cns functioning
Glycogen - correct answer-Stored carbohydrates energy in the liver and muscles
released in between meals to maintain blood glucose levels
Carbs provide 4calories/gram of energy
Recoiled fiber intake - correct answer-25g for women
38g for men
Protein - correct answer-Should make up 10-35% of calories
Function- supports tissue building metabolism immune function maintain nitrogen
balance important for wound healing
Complete proteins - correct answer-Contain sufficient amount of 9 essential amino
acids ( animal sources, soy)
Incomplete proteins - correct answer-Plant sources can be combined to make a
complete protein
Proteins provide 4cal/gram of energy
Examples of protein energy malnutrition- kwasshiorkor- little protein
Marasmus- inadequacy of all nutrients
Lipids/fats - correct answer-Fats should make up 20-35% of calories less then 10
should come from saturated fat with a goal of less then 7%
Function- stored energy for the body provides passing and insulation for hormone
production and absorption of fat soluble vitamin
Cholesterol should be limited to 200-300 mg a day
Fats provides 9cal/g of energy
Vitamin E - correct answer-Antioxidant- protect cell from damage
Food- fat containing food examples veg oil, nuts, dark green vegetables whole grain
Deficiency- rare- muscle pain weakness poor balance
Vitamin D deficiency - correct answer-Helps with absorption of calcium and
phosphorus bone mineralization
Food/source- sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs
Deficiency- rickets bone loss
B complex vitamins - correct answer-metabolism, energy, nerve functioning
Foods- Meat milk enriched grains whole grains legumes green leafy vegetables
Deficiency of thiamin - correct answer-Berberi, common in those with alcohol use
disorder
Deficiency of riboflavin - correct answer-Cheilosis( cracking of corner of mouth)
(glossitis- smooth swollen red tongue)
Deficiency of folate - correct answer-Result in neural tube defects in utero
TEST WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FULLY
PROVIDED
Vitamin C Function - correct answer-tissue building, metabolism, iron absorption
Foods- citrus fruit juices, tomato, green leafy vegetables, peppers
Deficiency of vitamin c- scurvy (symptoms)- bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums,
increase intake during times of stress and illness
Smokers need more vitamin C
Water soluble vitamins - correct answer-Vitamin c, b-complex, thiamin b1 riboflavin
b2, niacin b3 pyridoxine b6, pantothenic acid, biotin, folate, cobalmin b12
Fat soluble vitamins - correct answer-Vitamins A, D, E, K
Fat soluble vitamins have risk of toxicity since they are stored in the body for a long
time
Conditions that impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins - correct answer-cystic
fibrosis, celiac disease, crohn's disease
Carbohydrates - correct answer-Should make up 45-85% of calories
, Function in body- energy, regulate fat/protein, metabolism, and are important for
cardiac and cns functioning
Glycogen - correct answer-Stored carbohydrates energy in the liver and muscles
released in between meals to maintain blood glucose levels
Carbs provide 4calories/gram of energy
Recoiled fiber intake - correct answer-25g for women
38g for men
Protein - correct answer-Should make up 10-35% of calories
Function- supports tissue building metabolism immune function maintain nitrogen
balance important for wound healing
Complete proteins - correct answer-Contain sufficient amount of 9 essential amino
acids ( animal sources, soy)
Incomplete proteins - correct answer-Plant sources can be combined to make a
complete protein
Proteins provide 4cal/gram of energy
Examples of protein energy malnutrition- kwasshiorkor- little protein
Marasmus- inadequacy of all nutrients
Lipids/fats - correct answer-Fats should make up 20-35% of calories less then 10
should come from saturated fat with a goal of less then 7%
Function- stored energy for the body provides passing and insulation for hormone
production and absorption of fat soluble vitamin
Cholesterol should be limited to 200-300 mg a day
Fats provides 9cal/g of energy
Vitamin E - correct answer-Antioxidant- protect cell from damage
Food- fat containing food examples veg oil, nuts, dark green vegetables whole grain
Deficiency- rare- muscle pain weakness poor balance
Vitamin D deficiency - correct answer-Helps with absorption of calcium and
phosphorus bone mineralization
Food/source- sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs
Deficiency- rickets bone loss
B complex vitamins - correct answer-metabolism, energy, nerve functioning
Foods- Meat milk enriched grains whole grains legumes green leafy vegetables
Deficiency of thiamin - correct answer-Berberi, common in those with alcohol use
disorder
Deficiency of riboflavin - correct answer-Cheilosis( cracking of corner of mouth)
(glossitis- smooth swollen red tongue)
Deficiency of folate - correct answer-Result in neural tube defects in utero
