ATI Nutrition and Hydration Exam Questions with complete solutions

Carbohydrate sources and function - ANSWER-whole grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice, and other plant foods; MOST OF BODY'S ENERGY Fat sources and percent of caloric intake - ANSWER-shouldn't exceed 35% of caloric intake;olive oil, salmon, and egg yolks Protein sources and function - ANSWER-repairs body tissues; complete proteins are beef, whole milk and poultry, eggs and cheese *usually from animal derived sources Fat souluble vitamins - ANSWER-vitamins A,D,E,K Water soluble vitamins - ANSWER-vitamin C and eight B complex vitamins Factors that affect nutrition and metabolism: - ANSWER-religious and cultural practices, financial issues, appetite,negative experiences, environmental factors, disease and illness, medication, and age How to calculate BMI? - ANSWER-weight (in KG)/height (meters squared) Expected findings for malnourished PTs: - ANSWER--poor skin turgor -mental status changes -loss of appetite -nausea/vomiting -diarrhea/constipation -organ enlargement(S) -Dry/dull eyes -dry skin or mucous membranes -weakness/fatigue -change in weight -poor posture