Basics of Nutrition for Nurses: Part 1(All answered)
What is nutrition? correct answersstudy of what we eat
nutrition encompasses three disciplines correct answersbiology, chemistry, physiology
exemplars correct answerssamples of best practices/evidence based nursing
kilocalories correct answerscalories
malnutrition correct answersexcess/deficit or imbalance that equals a disease state
macronutrients correct answerscarbs, proteins, fats
micronutrients correct answersvitamins, minerals
protein=log correct answersserves as structure/framework. helps things burn longer
carbs=newspaper/kindling correct answersgives the energy to keep fire going
fat=cedar chips correct answersimportant to have, makes food taste good, makes us feel fuller,
MODERATION IS KEY
saccharides correct answersunit of carbs that provides sugar
soluble fiber correct answersinside the plant cell, decreases cholesterol, regulates blood glucose
levels, increases satiety
insoluble fiber correct answersstructure part of the plant, promotes regularity, decreased risk of
cancer and diverticular disease
polysaccharide correct answersdoesn't break down easily, lots of saccharides in one unit together
nutrient dense correct answersmost amount of nutrients you can for the least amount of calories
carbohydrates correct answersare the main source of energy in the body, serve as the main source
of fuel during exercise
adequate Intake of Dietary Fiber for age 19-30 correct answersmale: 38 grams/day
females: 26 grams/day
how do you increase fiber, why? correct answersgradually. too much=bloating,gas, diarrhea
benefits of dietary fiber correct answersreduction in the risk of colon cancer (removes potential
carcinogenic substances quickly), diverticular disease(maintains GI tract health), heart disease
(binds triglycerides and cholesterol for excretion)
What is nutrition? correct answersstudy of what we eat
nutrition encompasses three disciplines correct answersbiology, chemistry, physiology
exemplars correct answerssamples of best practices/evidence based nursing
kilocalories correct answerscalories
malnutrition correct answersexcess/deficit or imbalance that equals a disease state
macronutrients correct answerscarbs, proteins, fats
micronutrients correct answersvitamins, minerals
protein=log correct answersserves as structure/framework. helps things burn longer
carbs=newspaper/kindling correct answersgives the energy to keep fire going
fat=cedar chips correct answersimportant to have, makes food taste good, makes us feel fuller,
MODERATION IS KEY
saccharides correct answersunit of carbs that provides sugar
soluble fiber correct answersinside the plant cell, decreases cholesterol, regulates blood glucose
levels, increases satiety
insoluble fiber correct answersstructure part of the plant, promotes regularity, decreased risk of
cancer and diverticular disease
polysaccharide correct answersdoesn't break down easily, lots of saccharides in one unit together
nutrient dense correct answersmost amount of nutrients you can for the least amount of calories
carbohydrates correct answersare the main source of energy in the body, serve as the main source
of fuel during exercise
adequate Intake of Dietary Fiber for age 19-30 correct answersmale: 38 grams/day
females: 26 grams/day
how do you increase fiber, why? correct answersgradually. too much=bloating,gas, diarrhea
benefits of dietary fiber correct answersreduction in the risk of colon cancer (removes potential
carcinogenic substances quickly), diverticular disease(maintains GI tract health), heart disease
(binds triglycerides and cholesterol for excretion)
