NSG 3100-Exam 4 UPDATED Questions
with CORRECT Answers
what is malnurtrition - CORRECT ANSWER - an imbalance in the amount of nutrition
intake and the body's needs
define basic metabolic rate - CORRECT ANSWER - the minimum amount of energy
required to maintain body functions in the resting, awake state
the use of energy to change simple materials into complex body substances and tissues is referred
to as what biochemical process - CORRECT ANSWER - anabolism
the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in release of energy is
referred to as what biochemical process - CORRECT ANSWER - catabolism
nutrients that are needed in large amounts are referred to as what - CORRECT ANSWER -
macronutrients
what are the 4 macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
water
nutrients that are needed in small amounts are referred to as what - CORRECT ANSWER -
micronutrients
what are the 2 categories of micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - vitamins
minerals
,what are carbohydrates and how much calories do they provide per gram - CORRECT
ANSWER - chemical substances composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which supply
4 calories per gram
what is the recommended caloric intake for carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - 50%
of daily caloric intake
what are the 3 major forms of carbs - CORRECT ANSWER - sugar
starches
fiber
what 2 categories can carbs be classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - simple carbs
complex carbs
what are 4 examples of simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - fructose (fruit)
sucrose (table sugar)
lactose (milk products)
glucose (blood sugar)
complex carbohydrates can be composed of what 3 things - CORRECT ANSWER -
starches
glycogen
fiber
what is the function of carbohydrates in the body - CORRECT ANSWER - main source of
energy
what are food sources of complex carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - bread
rice
, pasta
legumes
starchy vegetables (corn, pumpkin, green peas, and potatoes)
what are the 2 categories of the complex carb fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble fiber
insoluble fiber
which type of fiber mixes with water to form a gel-like substance and results in slower digestion
- CORRECT ANSWER - soluble fiber
which type of fiber does not retain water but allow formation of bulk stool and accelerates its
passage to exrection - CORRECT ANSWER - insoluble fiber
what are food sources of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - whole grains
wheat bran
cereals
fresh fruits
vegetables
legumes
what bowel-related conditions could you expect to find in a patient who lacks fiber in their diet -
CORRECT ANSWER - constipation
hemorrhoids
diverticula
what are fats and how much calories do they provide per gram - CORRECT ANSWER -
substances composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen which supply 9 calories per gram
with CORRECT Answers
what is malnurtrition - CORRECT ANSWER - an imbalance in the amount of nutrition
intake and the body's needs
define basic metabolic rate - CORRECT ANSWER - the minimum amount of energy
required to maintain body functions in the resting, awake state
the use of energy to change simple materials into complex body substances and tissues is referred
to as what biochemical process - CORRECT ANSWER - anabolism
the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in release of energy is
referred to as what biochemical process - CORRECT ANSWER - catabolism
nutrients that are needed in large amounts are referred to as what - CORRECT ANSWER -
macronutrients
what are the 4 macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
water
nutrients that are needed in small amounts are referred to as what - CORRECT ANSWER -
micronutrients
what are the 2 categories of micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER - vitamins
minerals
,what are carbohydrates and how much calories do they provide per gram - CORRECT
ANSWER - chemical substances composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which supply
4 calories per gram
what is the recommended caloric intake for carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - 50%
of daily caloric intake
what are the 3 major forms of carbs - CORRECT ANSWER - sugar
starches
fiber
what 2 categories can carbs be classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - simple carbs
complex carbs
what are 4 examples of simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - fructose (fruit)
sucrose (table sugar)
lactose (milk products)
glucose (blood sugar)
complex carbohydrates can be composed of what 3 things - CORRECT ANSWER -
starches
glycogen
fiber
what is the function of carbohydrates in the body - CORRECT ANSWER - main source of
energy
what are food sources of complex carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - bread
rice
, pasta
legumes
starchy vegetables (corn, pumpkin, green peas, and potatoes)
what are the 2 categories of the complex carb fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - soluble fiber
insoluble fiber
which type of fiber mixes with water to form a gel-like substance and results in slower digestion
- CORRECT ANSWER - soluble fiber
which type of fiber does not retain water but allow formation of bulk stool and accelerates its
passage to exrection - CORRECT ANSWER - insoluble fiber
what are food sources of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER - whole grains
wheat bran
cereals
fresh fruits
vegetables
legumes
what bowel-related conditions could you expect to find in a patient who lacks fiber in their diet -
CORRECT ANSWER - constipation
hemorrhoids
diverticula
what are fats and how much calories do they provide per gram - CORRECT ANSWER -
substances composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen which supply 9 calories per gram
