Nusc 1165 Final Exam Complete Study Guide And Nursing Fundamentals Review 2026.Pdf

NUSC 1165 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE AND NURSING FUNDAMENTALS REVIEW
2026

◉ Leading causes of death attributed to nutrition.
Answer: 1. Heart Disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Diabetes


◉ Factors influencing food choices.
Answer: - availability
- health concerns
- culture
- psychological and emotional state
- social acceptability
- personal preference


◉ Availability.
Answer: - Food environment
- Location

,- Socioeconomic Status
- Health Status


◉ Health Concerns.
Answer: problems that make attaining food difficult, such as GI
issues, teeth issues, allergies


◉ Culture.
Answer: Example of cultural foods
- paella, tapas, churros


Example of cultural holiday celebrations
- Seventh Day Adventists: Vegetarians
- Specific holidays: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, mardi gras


Example of religious dietary laws
- can't consume pork and/or beef


◉ Psychological and Emotional State.
Answer: Comfort foods
- pizza, ice cream, fried chicken

,Food as a reward
- after homework, good grades


Removal of food as a punishment
- taking away a child's dessert privilege


Usage of food during celebrations
- birthday cake, champagne


◉ Social acceptability.
Answer: - Coffee or lunch w/ friends
- Professional meetings
- Family dinners
- Social Media


◉ Personal Preference.
Answer: Favorite foods
- taste
- appearance
- smell
- texture
- variety

, - experience


Personal Convictions
- health concerns
- environmentalists
- vegan and vegetarian diets


◉ Energy-Yielding Nutrients.
Answer: carbs, fats (lipids), proteins


◉ Macronutrients.
Answer: required in LARGE amounts


carbohydrates, lipids, protein, water


◉ Micronutrients.
Answer: required in SMALL amounts


water soluble:
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C