NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY CHAPTERS 1
THROUGH 22 UPDATED ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ DRI for Carbohydrates.
Answer: 130 g/day to fuel the brain.
◉ Median Carb Intake.
Answer: Males- 305 g/day; females and children: 228 g/day.
◉ AMDR for Carbohydrates.
Answer: 45-65% of calories.
◉ Monosaccharides.
Answer: Function: basic energy for the cells; Sources: glucose (corn
syrup), fructose (fruits), galactose (found in milk).
◉ Disaccharides.
Answer: Function: energy, acid calcium, and phosphorus absorption
(lactose); Sources: sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar),
maltose (malt sugar).
,◉ Polysaccharides.
Answer: Function: energy storage (starch), digestive aid (fiber);
Sources: starch (grains, legumes, root veggies), fiber (whole grain,
fruits, veggies).
◉ Fiber.
Answer: Fiber is an indigestible product found in plant foods.
◉ Purpose of Fiber.
Answer: Bowl elimination, helps lower cholesterol, lessens risk for
intestinal cancers, keeps glucose levels stable.
◉ DRI for Fiber.
Answer: Female- 25 g/day; males- 38 g/day.
◉ Protein.
Answer: Purpose: helps tissue formation and buildup, balances
nitrogen and water.
◉ Types of Protein.
Answer: Complete: found in animal sources and soy; Incomplete
proteins: found in plant sources.
, ◉ RDA for Protein.
Answer: 0.8 g/kg for healthy adults.
◉ AMDR for Protein.
Answer: 10-35% of total calories.
◉ Lipids (Fats).
Answer: Main function: serves as a concentrated form of stored
energy for the body and supplies important tissues need.
◉ Triglycerides.
Answer: Purpose: supply energy to the body, allow fat-soluble
vitamin transport, and form adipose tissue.
◉ Types of Fats.
Answer: Saturated (bad fats) and Unsaturated (good fats).
◉ Phospholipids.
Answer: Purpose: important to cell membrane structure, as well as
transport of fat-soluble substances.
◉ Sterols.
THROUGH 22 UPDATED ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ DRI for Carbohydrates.
Answer: 130 g/day to fuel the brain.
◉ Median Carb Intake.
Answer: Males- 305 g/day; females and children: 228 g/day.
◉ AMDR for Carbohydrates.
Answer: 45-65% of calories.
◉ Monosaccharides.
Answer: Function: basic energy for the cells; Sources: glucose (corn
syrup), fructose (fruits), galactose (found in milk).
◉ Disaccharides.
Answer: Function: energy, acid calcium, and phosphorus absorption
(lactose); Sources: sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar),
maltose (malt sugar).
,◉ Polysaccharides.
Answer: Function: energy storage (starch), digestive aid (fiber);
Sources: starch (grains, legumes, root veggies), fiber (whole grain,
fruits, veggies).
◉ Fiber.
Answer: Fiber is an indigestible product found in plant foods.
◉ Purpose of Fiber.
Answer: Bowl elimination, helps lower cholesterol, lessens risk for
intestinal cancers, keeps glucose levels stable.
◉ DRI for Fiber.
Answer: Female- 25 g/day; males- 38 g/day.
◉ Protein.
Answer: Purpose: helps tissue formation and buildup, balances
nitrogen and water.
◉ Types of Protein.
Answer: Complete: found in animal sources and soy; Incomplete
proteins: found in plant sources.
, ◉ RDA for Protein.
Answer: 0.8 g/kg for healthy adults.
◉ AMDR for Protein.
Answer: 10-35% of total calories.
◉ Lipids (Fats).
Answer: Main function: serves as a concentrated form of stored
energy for the body and supplies important tissues need.
◉ Triglycerides.
Answer: Purpose: supply energy to the body, allow fat-soluble
vitamin transport, and form adipose tissue.
◉ Types of Fats.
Answer: Saturated (bad fats) and Unsaturated (good fats).
◉ Phospholipids.
Answer: Purpose: important to cell membrane structure, as well as
transport of fat-soluble substances.
◉ Sterols.
