nr 228 edapt study guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - are the major sources of fuel and fiber
provide energy for the body
Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - provide nitrogen and function in structures throughout
many body systems
are used to repair body tissues.
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER - are the components of all cells and have a role in hormone
production.
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER - assist other nutrients through digestion, absorption,
metabolism, and excretion
act as catalysts for cellular processes
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - contribute to cellular structure and affect fluid balance,
which influences muscle function and the central nervous system.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - is the most important nutrient and we can only live a few
days without it
primary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional strategies to prevent the initial
development of a disease, illness, or disorder
secondary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - involving early detection to stop or reduce
the effects of a disease, illness, or disorder
,tertiary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional support and educational guidance
after a disease, illness, or disorder develops
Healthy People 2030 - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce cholesterol in adults.
Reduce household food insecurity and hunger.
Increase the proportion of schools that don't sell less healthy foods and drinks.
Increase the proportion of worksites that offer an employee nutrition program.
Increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed at 1 year.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey - CORRECT ANSWER - The
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed
to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey
is unique in that it combines interviews (demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related
questions) and physical examinations (medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well
as laboratory tests) administered by healthcare providers.
formal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which is purposefully planned for
implementation in an educational setting
nonformal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which takes place through organized
teaching and learning events in hospitals, clinics, and community centers
informal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which encompasses a variety of educational
experiences that occur through daily activities
Who sets the standards for dietary reference intakes (DRI) for the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
dietary standard - CORRECT ANSWER - Nutrients needed in consumed food to stay
healthy and prevent malnutrition.
Focus on providing nutrient recommendations to reduce the risk of long-term diet-related
diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cancer) and prevent nutrient deficiency diseases.
,MyPlate - CORRECT ANSWER - a program created by the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) as part of the USDA Center for Nutrition and Policy Promotion. The goal of
the center is to advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and to conduct applied
research and analysis in nutrition and consumer economics.
Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) - CORRECT ANSWER - the safe
ranges for nutrient intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) - CORRECT ANSWER - the recommended
amount needed to meet basic physiological needs, based on research
Adequate intake (AI) - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount assumed to be needed when no
research is available to determine the recommended dietary allowance
Upper intake level (UL) - CORRECT ANSWER - the maximum amount of a nutrient
ingested that is unlikely to cause an adverse reaction
Dietary Reference Intakes - CORRECT ANSWER - used as a reference when planning
and assessing nutrient intake. DRIs can be used to evaluate the diets of groups as well as
individuals. A client's nutritional status is observed through physical assessment, health history,
and laboratory studies.
Fortified Foods - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which a nutrient is added to the
food to assist the population in meeting its nutrient needs. Some examples of fortified foods
include milk (vitamin D and calcium added), salt (iodine added), and flour (folate added).
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed to maintain healthy eyesight
and immune function; often added to milk.
Folate - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for fetal development; often added
to flour
, Zinc - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient promotes immune functions; added to some
breakfast cereals.
Iron - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for motor and cognitive functions;
often added to cereals or flour.
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for thyroid health and cognitive
development in infants; often added to salt.
Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient modulates the immune system and
helps the body hold calcium; often added to milk.
Portion Size - CORRECT ANSWER - Cupped Hand: 1/2 cup or 1 ounce Almonds
Fist (1 cup of rice)
Fingertip: 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
Thumb: 2 tablespoon of peanut butter
Palm: 3 ounces of meat
order in which food will travel - CORRECT ANSWER - esophagus
stomach
duodenum
small intestine
large intestine
rectum
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - are the major sources of fuel and fiber
provide energy for the body
Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - provide nitrogen and function in structures throughout
many body systems
are used to repair body tissues.
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER - are the components of all cells and have a role in hormone
production.
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER - assist other nutrients through digestion, absorption,
metabolism, and excretion
act as catalysts for cellular processes
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER - contribute to cellular structure and affect fluid balance,
which influences muscle function and the central nervous system.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER - is the most important nutrient and we can only live a few
days without it
primary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional strategies to prevent the initial
development of a disease, illness, or disorder
secondary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - involving early detection to stop or reduce
the effects of a disease, illness, or disorder
,tertiary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - nutritional support and educational guidance
after a disease, illness, or disorder develops
Healthy People 2030 - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce cholesterol in adults.
Reduce household food insecurity and hunger.
Increase the proportion of schools that don't sell less healthy foods and drinks.
Increase the proportion of worksites that offer an employee nutrition program.
Increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed at 1 year.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey - CORRECT ANSWER - The
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed
to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey
is unique in that it combines interviews (demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related
questions) and physical examinations (medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well
as laboratory tests) administered by healthcare providers.
formal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which is purposefully planned for
implementation in an educational setting
nonformal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which takes place through organized
teaching and learning events in hospitals, clinics, and community centers
informal education - CORRECT ANSWER - which encompasses a variety of educational
experiences that occur through daily activities
Who sets the standards for dietary reference intakes (DRI) for the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
dietary standard - CORRECT ANSWER - Nutrients needed in consumed food to stay
healthy and prevent malnutrition.
Focus on providing nutrient recommendations to reduce the risk of long-term diet-related
diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cancer) and prevent nutrient deficiency diseases.
,MyPlate - CORRECT ANSWER - a program created by the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) as part of the USDA Center for Nutrition and Policy Promotion. The goal of
the center is to advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and to conduct applied
research and analysis in nutrition and consumer economics.
Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) - CORRECT ANSWER - the safe
ranges for nutrient intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) - CORRECT ANSWER - the recommended
amount needed to meet basic physiological needs, based on research
Adequate intake (AI) - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount assumed to be needed when no
research is available to determine the recommended dietary allowance
Upper intake level (UL) - CORRECT ANSWER - the maximum amount of a nutrient
ingested that is unlikely to cause an adverse reaction
Dietary Reference Intakes - CORRECT ANSWER - used as a reference when planning
and assessing nutrient intake. DRIs can be used to evaluate the diets of groups as well as
individuals. A client's nutritional status is observed through physical assessment, health history,
and laboratory studies.
Fortified Foods - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which a nutrient is added to the
food to assist the population in meeting its nutrient needs. Some examples of fortified foods
include milk (vitamin D and calcium added), salt (iodine added), and flour (folate added).
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed to maintain healthy eyesight
and immune function; often added to milk.
Folate - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for fetal development; often added
to flour
, Zinc - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient promotes immune functions; added to some
breakfast cereals.
Iron - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for motor and cognitive functions;
often added to cereals or flour.
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient is needed for thyroid health and cognitive
development in infants; often added to salt.
Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER - This nutrient modulates the immune system and
helps the body hold calcium; often added to milk.
Portion Size - CORRECT ANSWER - Cupped Hand: 1/2 cup or 1 ounce Almonds
Fist (1 cup of rice)
Fingertip: 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
Thumb: 2 tablespoon of peanut butter
Palm: 3 ounces of meat
order in which food will travel - CORRECT ANSWER - esophagus
stomach
duodenum
small intestine
large intestine
rectum
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which nutrient molecules pass
through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
