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Chapter 01: Food, Nutrition, and Health
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Nix: Williams’ Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 17th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE xq
1. Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a
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community would assist in which of the following? xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims xq xq xq
d. Providing access to primary health care services xq xq xq xq xq xq
ANS: A x q
Healthy People 2020 has a wide influence and is the focus of the nation’s main objective t
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o promote health and prevent disease.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion
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and Maintenancexq
2. A patient requires a nutrition assessment. The most appropriate professional to perform the
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assessment is a xq xq
a. physician.
b. nurse.
c. public health nutritionist. xq xq
d. registered dietitian. xq
ANS: D x q
The registered dietitian is the nutrition expert registered with the Commission of Dietetic Reg
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istration (CDR), the certifying agency of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Registered dietitians are the only professionals who have met strict educational and professi
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onal prerequisites and passed a national registration examination that properly prepares them
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to conduct a nutrition assessment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective
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q Care Environment: Management of Care
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3. The sum of all body processes inside living cells that sustain life and health is
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a. science.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
ANS: C x q
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body. Metabolism provi
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des energy, builds tissue, and regulates metabolic processes in the body.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
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4. The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are
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a. vitamins.
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b. minerals.
c. fiber.
d. carbohydrates.
ANS: D x q
Carbohydrates (e.g., starches and sugars) are the body’s primary fuel to carry out necessar
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y processes; fat is the secondary source of energy.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
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5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the functions of protein?
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a. Proteins can be a primary fuel source even if there is adequate carbohydrate intake.
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b. Proteins are a necessary nutrient to provide energy for the body in times of stress.
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c. Proteins can be used as coenzyme factors during cell metabolism.
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d. Proteins are essential to building and repairing tissues within the body.
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ANS: D x q
The primary function of proteins is to provide amino acids, which are the building units ne
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cessary to building and repairing tissues within the body. This is a constant process that ens
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ures adequate growth and maintenance of tissues for a strong body.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
6. A 65-year-
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old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements. The
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approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat that his diet should provide is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
kcal/day.
a. 400–700
b. 100–300
c. 500–800
d. 900–1200
ANS: A x q
Fat should provide no more than 20% to 35% of the total kilocalories per day, so for a
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2000-kcal diet, 400–700 kcal should be provided. xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion
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and Maintenancexq
7. The body’s main storage form of carbohydrate is
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a. glycogen.
b. glycerol.
c. glucagon.
d. glucose.
ANS: A x q
Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is the main storage form of carbohydrate in the human bod
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y. It is mainly stored in the liver and to a lesser extent in muscle tissue.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
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8. The number of kilocalories provided by one slice of bread that contains 30 g carbohydrate,
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3 g protein, and 1 g fat is
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a. 34
b. 136
c. 141
d. 306
ANS: C x q
Calculate as follows: Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal/g, protein provides 4 kcal/g, and fat provi
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des 9 kcal/g. Therefore:
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30 g carbohydrate 4 kcal/g = 120 kcal
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3 g protein 4 kcal/g = 12 kcal
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1 g fat 9 kcal/g = 9 kcal
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= 141 total kcal (120 kcal + 12 kcal + 9 kcal)
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
9. The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is
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a. 88
b. 132
c. 154
d. 198
ANS: D x q
Fat provides 9 kcal/g. Thus, 22 g fat 9 kcal/g = 198 kcal.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
10. The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is
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xq kcal.
a. 45
b. 60
c. 75
d. 135
ANS: B x q
Protein provides 4 kcal/g. Thus, 15 g protein 4 kcal/g = 60 kcal.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
11. The basic building units of protein are called
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a. fatty
b. amino
c. nucleic
d. carboxyl
ANS: B x q
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Chapter 01: Food, Nutrition, and Health
xq xq xq xq xq
Nix: Williams’ Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 17th Edition
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
MULTIPLE CHOICE xq
1. Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
community would assist in which of the following? xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims xq xq xq
d. Providing access to primary health care services xq xq xq xq xq xq
ANS: A x q
Healthy People 2020 has a wide influence and is the focus of the nation’s main objective t
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
o promote health and prevent disease.
xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq xq
and Maintenancexq
2. A patient requires a nutrition assessment. The most appropriate professional to perform the
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
assessment is a xq xq
a. physician.
b. nurse.
c. public health nutritionist. xq xq
d. registered dietitian. xq
ANS: D x q
The registered dietitian is the nutrition expert registered with the Commission of Dietetic Reg
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
istration (CDR), the certifying agency of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
Registered dietitians are the only professionals who have met strict educational and professi
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
onal prerequisites and passed a national registration examination that properly prepares them
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
to conduct a nutrition assessment.
xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq xq x
q Care Environment: Management of Care
xq xq xq xq
3. The sum of all body processes inside living cells that sustain life and health is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
a. science.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
ANS: C x q
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body. Metabolism provi
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
des energy, builds tissue, and regulates metabolic processes in the body.
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
4. The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
a. vitamins.
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b. minerals.
c. fiber.
d. carbohydrates.
ANS: D x q
Carbohydrates (e.g., starches and sugars) are the body’s primary fuel to carry out necessar
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
y processes; fat is the secondary source of energy.
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
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grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the functions of protein?
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a. Proteins can be a primary fuel source even if there is adequate carbohydrate intake.
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b. Proteins are a necessary nutrient to provide energy for the body in times of stress.
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c. Proteins can be used as coenzyme factors during cell metabolism.
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d. Proteins are essential to building and repairing tissues within the body.
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ANS: D x q
The primary function of proteins is to provide amino acids, which are the building units ne
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
cessary to building and repairing tissues within the body. This is a constant process that ens
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
ures adequate growth and maintenance of tissues for a strong body.
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
6. A 65-year-
xq
old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements. The
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat that his diet should provide is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
kcal/day.
a. 400–700
b. 100–300
c. 500–800
d. 900–1200
ANS: A x q
Fat should provide no more than 20% to 35% of the total kilocalories per day, so for a
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2000-kcal diet, 400–700 kcal should be provided. xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq xq
and Maintenancexq
7. The body’s main storage form of carbohydrate is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
a. glycogen.
b. glycerol.
c. glucagon.
d. glucose.
ANS: A x q
Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is the main storage form of carbohydrate in the human bod
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
y. It is mainly stored in the liver and to a lesser extent in muscle tissue.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
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8. The number of kilocalories provided by one slice of bread that contains 30 g carbohydrate,
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3 g protein, and 1 g fat is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq kcal.
a. 34
b. 136
c. 141
d. 306
ANS: C x q
Calculate as follows: Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal/g, protein provides 4 kcal/g, and fat provi
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
des 9 kcal/g. Therefore:
xq xq xq
30 g carbohydrate 4 kcal/g = 120 kcal
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3 g protein 4 kcal/g = 12 kcal
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1 g fat 9 kcal/g = 9 kcal
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= 141 total kcal (120 kcal + 12 kcal + 9 kcal)
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
9. The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq kcal.
a. 88
b. 132
c. 154
d. 198
ANS: D x q
Fat provides 9 kcal/g. Thus, 22 g fat 9 kcal/g = 198 kcal.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
10. The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
xq kcal.
a. 45
b. 60
c. 75
d. 135
ANS: B x q
Protein provides 4 kcal/g. Thus, 15 g protein 4 kcal/g = 60 kcal.
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application xq xq
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Inte
x q xq xq xq x q xq xq
grity: Physiological Adaptation
xq xq
11. The basic building units of protein are called
xq xq xq xq xq xq xq xq acids.
a. fatty
b. amino
c. nucleic
d. carboxyl
ANS: B x q
