Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Diet - Correct answer-the sum of food consumed by a person. It is often used to
measure intake
of nutrition for health or weight management.
Calorie - Correct answer-unit used to indicate the energy value of foods. It is also
known as kilocalorie or kilogram calorie which is equivalent to 1000- calories
Nutrient - Correct answer-substance that provides nourishment for growth or
metabolism. They are used to build or repair tissues, regulate body processes and
are converted to energy.
Nutrition - Correct answer-nourishment, supply of materials such as food required
by the organisms and cells to stay alive. It is the science or practice of consuming
and using food.
Feeding - Correct answer-the act or process of eating or being fed
Apetite - Correct answer-desire to eat food. It serves to regulate adequate energy
intake to maintain metabolic needs.
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, Nausea - Correct answer-sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach
and head with the urge to vomit.
Anorexia - Correct answer-very severe form of underweight is occasionally found
in young people, most frequently young women, which is due to mental illness.
Peristalsis - Correct answer-the waves of involuntary muscle contractions that
transport food, waste matter or other contents through a tube-shaped organ such as
the intestines.
Gavage - Correct answer-the administration of food or drugs by force, typically
through a tube leading down the throat to the stomach.
Aspiration - Correct answer-when solids or liquids that should be swallowed into
the stomach are accidentally breathed into the respiratory system.
Dietician - Correct answer-expert on food and nutrition who supervises the
preparation of a client's meal plan depending on the client's overall health and
nutritional needs.
Nutritionist - Correct answer-studies the components of food. Advises clients on
what their ideal daily caloric intake should be.
Helpless patient - Correct answer-patient who is unable to do daily life activities
such as feeding themselves independently.
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