HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT CARE CHAPTER 15 EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS #11
Proteins - correct answer Good sources of these are fish meat dried beans soy products
and cheese they are essential to tissue growth and repair
Water - correct answer Without this a person can only live a few days this is the most
essential nutrition for life helps maintain body temperature through perspiration. 1/2 -
2/3 of body weight
Fats - correct answer Help the body store energy adds flavor to food helps absorb
vitamins butter oil and salad dressings classified as monosaturated polysaturated and
saturated
Vitamins - correct answer The body cannot produce most of these they are fat soluble
and water soluble
Carbohydrates - correct answer Provide fiber examples are bread cereal potatoes
Supply the body with energy
Minerals - correct answer Iron and calcium are examples of these provide energy and
regulate body processes
Vegetables and fruits - correct answer Myplates guidelines state that half of a person's
plate should be made of it this
Dark green - correct answer Out of the following choices which color of vegetable has
the best nutritional content
Cut up fruit - correct answer Most of a person's fruit choices should be
Whole grains - correct answer What kind of grain is best to consume?
Beans - correct answer Which of the following is considered a plant-based protein?
Grains - correct answer Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley are examples of which
food group
Low fat - correct answer Most dairy group choices should be
Pickle - correct answer Which of the following food is considered high in sodium?
Nutrient - correct answer Something found in food that provides energy promotes
growth and health and helps regulate metabolism
CORRECT ANSWERS #11
Proteins - correct answer Good sources of these are fish meat dried beans soy products
and cheese they are essential to tissue growth and repair
Water - correct answer Without this a person can only live a few days this is the most
essential nutrition for life helps maintain body temperature through perspiration. 1/2 -
2/3 of body weight
Fats - correct answer Help the body store energy adds flavor to food helps absorb
vitamins butter oil and salad dressings classified as monosaturated polysaturated and
saturated
Vitamins - correct answer The body cannot produce most of these they are fat soluble
and water soluble
Carbohydrates - correct answer Provide fiber examples are bread cereal potatoes
Supply the body with energy
Minerals - correct answer Iron and calcium are examples of these provide energy and
regulate body processes
Vegetables and fruits - correct answer Myplates guidelines state that half of a person's
plate should be made of it this
Dark green - correct answer Out of the following choices which color of vegetable has
the best nutritional content
Cut up fruit - correct answer Most of a person's fruit choices should be
Whole grains - correct answer What kind of grain is best to consume?
Beans - correct answer Which of the following is considered a plant-based protein?
Grains - correct answer Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley are examples of which
food group
Low fat - correct answer Most dairy group choices should be
Pickle - correct answer Which of the following food is considered high in sodium?
Nutrient - correct answer Something found in food that provides energy promotes
growth and health and helps regulate metabolism
