ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Energy-yielding - answerCarbs, fats, & proteins Carbs main function - answerProvide energy 130g/day is the minimum amount 45-65% of calories 4cal/g of energy Monosaccharides - answerSimple carbs such as glucose & fructose Disaccharides - answerSimple carbs such as sucrose and lactose Polysaccharides - answerComplex such as starches, fiber & glycogen Proteins - answerProvided by plant and animal sources 9 amino acids Aids in tissue building 10% of intake 4cal/g of energy Complete Protein - answerComes from animal sources (cheese) Incomplete Protein - answerComes from plants Fat Sources - answerDark meat, poultry skin, dairy, added oils Saturated Fats - answerCome from animal sources Unsaturated Fats - answerCome from plant sourcces Fat - answer20-35% of intake 9cal/g of energy Children under the age of 2 need a higher amount to form brain tissue Water Soluble Vitamins - answerVitamins C & B Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) - answerCarry cholesterol to the tissues BAD High Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) - answerGood cholesterol Fat Soluble Vitamins - answerA, D, E, & K Vitamin C Deficiency - answerCauses scurvy Vitamin C Sources - answerOranges, lemons. tomatoes, peppers, green leafy vegetables and strawberries Vitamin B Deficiency - answerThiamin (b1)=beriberi Vitamin B6 Sources - answerOrgan meats and grains Folic Acid - answerPrevention of neural tube defects in utero Examples: liver, dark green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, whole grains, and legumes Vitamin B12 - answerProduction of RBCs Found in animal sources such as beef liver and shellfish Clients who have liver disease... - answerShould be careful not to take more than the daily recommended amount of fat soluble vitamins Vitamin D Deficiency - answerRickets Vitamin K - answerAssists in blood clotting and bone maintenance Deficiency: Increased bleeding time Examples: brocoli, cabbage, bananas Vitamin C increases the absorption of... - answerIron Good Source of Magnesium - answerNuts Metabolic Rate - answerRate at which food energy is burned BMR - answerAmount of energy used when body is at rest Thyroid tests may be used as an indirect measure of BMR Nutritional Concern during Acute Stress - answerProtein deficiency HDL range - answerAbove 40 LDL range - answerLess than 130