ATI Nutrition Exam Questions with complete solutions

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) - ANSWER-amount of nutrient needed by health person at similar age, sex and health Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - ANSWER-max amount able to consume if nutrient has adverse effects Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANSWER-recommended & intake for macronutrients Carbohydrates - ANSWER--AMDR: 45-65% -Functions: energy, required for brain function -Min amount: 130 g/day -4 g/cal Dietary fiber - ANSWER-Functions: adds bulk to feces (peristalsis, lowers cholesterol, decreases r/f cancer, slows rate of glucose absorption F: 25 g/day M: 38 g/day Proteins - ANSWER--AMDR: 10-35% -Functions: tissue-building and growth, immunity, nitrogen balance RDA: 0.8g/kg -4 cal/g Types of proteins - ANSWER-complete (have all 9 amino acids that body doesn't make, typically animal sources) incomplete (doesn't have all 9 amino acids, typically plant sources) -complementary (2+ incomplete proteins together have all 9 amino acids, ex: rice and beans, crackers) too little: protein-energy malnutrition (edema, ascites)