NUR 300 Nutrition UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What description best defines nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER A) The necessary
substances obtained by ingesting food.
B) The body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and
energy production.
C)The necessary substances obtained by taking in adequate hydration.
D)The necessary substances that supply the body with energy build and maintain bones, muscles,
and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system.
Answer: B
What does nutritional balance impact? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER A)Development of the body
B)Maintenance of the body
C)Hydration of the body
D)Metabolism of the body
E) Growth of the body
Answer: A, B, E
,Which statement is true regarding Healthy People 2020? - CORRECT ANSWER A)It is a
valuable resource for good nutrition because it focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles.
B)It was created to educate nurses on the special nutritional needs of senior citizens.
C)It focuses on decreasing the health variances across all cultures, races, and ethnic and
socioeconomic groups.
D)It is the guideline used by all health care professionals for the nutritional needs of young
children.
It is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
E) It is published by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Answer: A, C, E
A patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies depending on what? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) Calories taken in during eating and drinking
B) Calories burned during physical activity
C)Physical and genetic makeup
D) Cardiovascular fitness
Answer: C) Physical and genetic makeup
A pt's BMR, which is a calc of the minimum amount of energy necessary to keep the body
functioning, varies depending on physical and genetic makeup.
,The process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end products that
are used to meet the enrgy needs of the body or stored for future use best defines what term? -
CORRECT ANSWER A) Nutrition
B) Nutrients
C) Metabolism
D) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Answer: C) Metabolism
What is defined as the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in a
release of energy? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Metabolism
B) Catabolism
C) Basal Metabolic rate
D) Anabolism
Answer: B
Which nutrients are considered macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Proteins
B) Minerals
C) Fats
D) Carbohydrates
E) Vitamins
, Answer: A, C, D
How much of an adult's caloric intake should come from carbohydrates? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) 0%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Answer: C
____ grams of fiber are recommended daily for older children, adolescents, and adults. -
CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 25-30
Why must proteins be consumed in food every day? - CORRECT ANSWER A) To replace
what the kidneys excrete
B) The human body does not produce or store excess amino acids for later use
C) The human body metabolizes proteins differently than other nutrients
D) To replace what the liver excretes
Answer: B
Where is bile stored? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Gall bladder
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What description best defines nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER A) The necessary
substances obtained by ingesting food.
B) The body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and
energy production.
C)The necessary substances obtained by taking in adequate hydration.
D)The necessary substances that supply the body with energy build and maintain bones, muscles,
and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system.
Answer: B
What does nutritional balance impact? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER A)Development of the body
B)Maintenance of the body
C)Hydration of the body
D)Metabolism of the body
E) Growth of the body
Answer: A, B, E
,Which statement is true regarding Healthy People 2020? - CORRECT ANSWER A)It is a
valuable resource for good nutrition because it focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles.
B)It was created to educate nurses on the special nutritional needs of senior citizens.
C)It focuses on decreasing the health variances across all cultures, races, and ethnic and
socioeconomic groups.
D)It is the guideline used by all health care professionals for the nutritional needs of young
children.
It is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
E) It is published by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Answer: A, C, E
A patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies depending on what? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) Calories taken in during eating and drinking
B) Calories burned during physical activity
C)Physical and genetic makeup
D) Cardiovascular fitness
Answer: C) Physical and genetic makeup
A pt's BMR, which is a calc of the minimum amount of energy necessary to keep the body
functioning, varies depending on physical and genetic makeup.
,The process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end products that
are used to meet the enrgy needs of the body or stored for future use best defines what term? -
CORRECT ANSWER A) Nutrition
B) Nutrients
C) Metabolism
D) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Answer: C) Metabolism
What is defined as the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in a
release of energy? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Metabolism
B) Catabolism
C) Basal Metabolic rate
D) Anabolism
Answer: B
Which nutrients are considered macronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Proteins
B) Minerals
C) Fats
D) Carbohydrates
E) Vitamins
, Answer: A, C, D
How much of an adult's caloric intake should come from carbohydrates? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) 0%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Answer: C
____ grams of fiber are recommended daily for older children, adolescents, and adults. -
CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 25-30
Why must proteins be consumed in food every day? - CORRECT ANSWER A) To replace
what the kidneys excrete
B) The human body does not produce or store excess amino acids for later use
C) The human body metabolizes proteins differently than other nutrients
D) To replace what the liver excretes
Answer: B
Where is bile stored? - CORRECT ANSWER A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Gall bladder
