NUTRITION ATI MASTERY SERIES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT 2024 - 2025
Overview.of.nutrients.ANS.-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.ANS.-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.co
nsumed.in.excess.
Minerals:
Major.minerals.(electrolytes)-.calcium,.chloride,.magnesium,.phosphorus,.potassium,.sodium.
Trace.minerals-.copper,.fluoride,.iodine,.iron,.selenium,.zinc.
Carbohydrates.ANS.-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.(f
ruit.juice,.honey,.candy).
, Complex.Carbohydrates:.Takes.longer.to.digest,.slower.increase.in.blood.glucose.levels.(apples,.brown.ric
e,.lentils).
Glycogen.carbohydrates:.stored.carbohydrate.energy.in.the.liver.and.muscles..Broken.down.and.released.
in.the.bloodstream.as.needed.through.glycogenolysis.
Fiber.ANS.-Non-digestible.complex.carbohydrates
Health.benefits:.increase.healthy.bacterial.growth.in.the.colon,.softens.and.bulks.stool.to.promote.more.e
ffective.defecation,.stabilizes.blood.glucose.levels..Decreases.risk.of.hemorrhoids,.diverticulitis,.colorectal
.cancer,.coronary.artery.disease.
Types:.
Soluble:.Dissolves.in.fluid,.derived.from.the.inner.flesh.of.plants..Sources:.oats,.barley,.beans,.fruit.
Insoluble:.Does.not.dissolve.in.fluid,.derived.from.the.outer.skin.of.plants..Sources:.whole.grains,.nuts,.see
ds,.vegetables,.potatoes.
Recommended.intake:.38.g/day.for.men,.25.g/day.for.women.
Lipids.ANS.-
Functions:.Main.source.of.stored.energy,.provide.cell.structure/function,.temperature.regulation,.protect
ion.for.organs.
Sources:.fats,.oils,.dairy,.meat.
Types:
Saturated.fat:.Mostly.found.in.animal.products.(meat,.dairy)..Increased.LDL.levels.and.risk.for.heart.diseas
e.
Trans.fat:.Mostly.found.in.processed.foods..Increased.LDL.and.decreased.HDL.levels.
Unsaturated.Fat:."heart.health".fat,.found.in.avocados,.nuts,.seeds,.olive.oil,.and.vegetable.oil.
ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT 2024 - 2025
Overview.of.nutrients.ANS.-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.ANS.-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.co
nsumed.in.excess.
Minerals:
Major.minerals.(electrolytes)-.calcium,.chloride,.magnesium,.phosphorus,.potassium,.sodium.
Trace.minerals-.copper,.fluoride,.iodine,.iron,.selenium,.zinc.
Carbohydrates.ANS.-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.(f
ruit.juice,.honey,.candy).
, Complex.Carbohydrates:.Takes.longer.to.digest,.slower.increase.in.blood.glucose.levels.(apples,.brown.ric
e,.lentils).
Glycogen.carbohydrates:.stored.carbohydrate.energy.in.the.liver.and.muscles..Broken.down.and.released.
in.the.bloodstream.as.needed.through.glycogenolysis.
Fiber.ANS.-Non-digestible.complex.carbohydrates
Health.benefits:.increase.healthy.bacterial.growth.in.the.colon,.softens.and.bulks.stool.to.promote.more.e
ffective.defecation,.stabilizes.blood.glucose.levels..Decreases.risk.of.hemorrhoids,.diverticulitis,.colorectal
.cancer,.coronary.artery.disease.
Types:.
Soluble:.Dissolves.in.fluid,.derived.from.the.inner.flesh.of.plants..Sources:.oats,.barley,.beans,.fruit.
Insoluble:.Does.not.dissolve.in.fluid,.derived.from.the.outer.skin.of.plants..Sources:.whole.grains,.nuts,.see
ds,.vegetables,.potatoes.
Recommended.intake:.38.g/day.for.men,.25.g/day.for.women.
Lipids.ANS.-
Functions:.Main.source.of.stored.energy,.provide.cell.structure/function,.temperature.regulation,.protect
ion.for.organs.
Sources:.fats,.oils,.dairy,.meat.
Types:
Saturated.fat:.Mostly.found.in.animal.products.(meat,.dairy)..Increased.LDL.levels.and.risk.for.heart.diseas
e.
Trans.fat:.Mostly.found.in.processed.foods..Increased.LDL.and.decreased.HDL.levels.
Unsaturated.Fat:."heart.health".fat,.found.in.avocados,.nuts,.seeds,.olive.oil,.and.vegetable.oil.
