WGU nutrition C787 Questions And Answers 2022/2023

Function of fluids - Answer- Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis More function of fluids - Answer- Cushion body tissues, transports nutrients and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions hypothalamus - Answer- Controls thirst Thirst triggers - Answer- Sodium and solute levels increase in blood Sources of fluid intake - Answer- solid food and fluids, even coffee and energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake. 6 classes of nutrients - Answer- carbs, proteins, fat/lipids, vitamins, minerals, water Tolerable upper intake level - Answer- the highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts (usually d/t supplements) My plate - Answer- half fruit and veggies (more veggies); half protein and grains (more grains); dairy on the side sources of up-to-date nutrtion - Answer- CDC, National institute of health Social triggers for eating - Answer- learned and environmental e.g social gatherings how pepsin is activated - Answer- pepsinogen secreted by stomach mucosa, activated by HCl in stomach Pancreatic proteases - Answer- Active in small intestine. Amino acid absorption and final breakdown into smallest components. 2 trigger foods for GERD - Answer- coffee and tomato typical manifestation of GERD - Answer- chest or back pain when lying down after meal Safe food for celiac disease - Answer- Rice; no wheat, rye, or barley. Macronutrients - Answer- Carbs, fats, proteins Monosaccharides - Answer- glucose, fructose, galactose Starch - Answer- 2 o