ATI NUTRITION FOR NURSING EDITION
8.0 FINAL PAPER SOLUTIONS 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
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>> Sources of Nutrition
Answer: Carbohydrates
>> Carbohydrates & Fiber
Answer: Function: Provide energy
>> Protein
Answer: Function: Metabolic (build tissue), backup energy, transport of nutrients
>> Fats (Lipids)
Answer: Sources: Dairy, oils, nuts
>> High Fat Diet
Answer: High fat diet = higher risk of CVD, HTN, & DM
>> Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Answer: Function: Immune system; iron absorption
>> B Vitamins
Answer: Function: Energy, metabolism, & neurological function
>> Cobalamin/Cyanocobalamin (B12)
Answer: Activates folate; red blood cell maturation
>> Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Answer: Can be stored in body fat for a long time – toxicity can occur
>> Electrolytes
Answer: Function: Fluid volume, muscle contraction, neurological
>> Sodium (Na)
Answer: Function: Muscle
>> Calcium (Ca)
8.0 FINAL PAPER SOLUTIONS 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
>> Sources of Nutrition
Answer: Carbohydrates
>> Carbohydrates & Fiber
Answer: Function: Provide energy
>> Protein
Answer: Function: Metabolic (build tissue), backup energy, transport of nutrients
>> Fats (Lipids)
Answer: Sources: Dairy, oils, nuts
>> High Fat Diet
Answer: High fat diet = higher risk of CVD, HTN, & DM
>> Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Answer: Function: Immune system; iron absorption
>> B Vitamins
Answer: Function: Energy, metabolism, & neurological function
>> Cobalamin/Cyanocobalamin (B12)
Answer: Activates folate; red blood cell maturation
>> Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Answer: Can be stored in body fat for a long time – toxicity can occur
>> Electrolytes
Answer: Function: Fluid volume, muscle contraction, neurological
>> Sodium (Na)
Answer: Function: Muscle
>> Calcium (Ca)