RNSG 1430 Nutrition Exam Questions with Correct Answers

RNSG 1430 Nutrition Exam Questions with Correct Answers nutrition - Answer-Is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease. (Giddens, 2013) The sum of processes by which one takes in and uses nutrients. (Lewis, 2017) obesity - Answer-more than half of the population is obese highest in adults with lowest income leading modifiable risk factor for cancer, high BP, heart disease 6 Major Nutrients - Answer-Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals water Macronutrients - Answer-Measured in kilocalories (Kcal) Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Micronutrients - Answer-Vitamins Minerals water Kilocalorie - Answer-1000 calories. Calories - Answer-are a unit of heat that measures the amount of energy that foods produce in the human body. (amount of heat that raises 1g of water 1° C.) Average adult should consume_-_ cal/kg to lose body weight - Answer-20-25 Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to maintain body weight - Answer-25-30 Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to gain body weight - Answer-30-35 for our body to work at peak performance we need - Answer-all macronitrients and micronutrients 1g carbohydrate - Answer-4kcal 1g protein - Answer-4 kcal 1 gram of fat - Answer-9 kcal Vitamin A - Answer-vision (night blindness), skin and bones Vitamin D - Answer-stimulation of calcium and phosphorus, deficiency causes Vitamin K - Answer-blood clotting in hospital setting avoid green leafy vegetables because it counteracts vit K Vitamin C - Answer-collagen formation (wound healing), also protects other nutrients. Aids in absorption of iron. Deficiency causes scurvy Vitamin B - Answer-nervous system and metabolism. Vegetarian diets can lack vitamin B12 because they eat no eggs or meat Phytochemicals - Answer-Food