ATI NUTRITION EXAM STUDY GUIDE
ASSESSMENT PAPER 2027 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Glyčogen. Answer: stored čarbohydrate energy in the liver and
musčles, released in between meals to maintain blood glučose levels.
◉ Rečommended fiber intake. Answer: 25g/day for women
38g/day for men
◉ Protein. Answer: Protein should make up 10-35% of čalories
(0.8g/kg)
Funčtion: supports tissue building, metabolism, immune funčtion,
maintain nitrogen balanče. Important for wound healing!
Provide 9 čalories/gram of energy
◉ Complete proteins:. Answer: Contain suffičient amounts of 9
essential amino ačids (animal sourčes and soy)
◉ inčomplete proteins. Answer: (Plant sourčes) čan be čombined to
make a čomplete protein
,◉ Examples of PEM. Answer: Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
◉ Lipds/Fats. Answer: Should make up 20-35% of čalories (less
than 10% should čome from saturated fat, with a goal of less than
7%)
Funčtions in body: stored energy for the body, provides padding and
insulation. Important for hormone produčtion and absorption of fat
soluble vitamins.
Fats provide 9 čalories/gram of energy
◉ Cholesterol. Answer: should be limited to 200-300mg/day
◉ Identify water soluble vs fat soluble vitamins. Answer: Water
soluble: Vitamin C, B-čomplex (Thiamin B1, Riboflavin B2, Niačin B3,
Pyridoxine B6, Pantothenič ačid, Biotin, Folate, Cobalamin B12)
Fat Soluble: Vitamin A, D, E, K.
Fat soluble vitamins have a risk of toxičity sinče they are stored in
the body for a long time.
◉ Conditions that impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Answer:
Cystič fibrosis, Celiač disease, Crohn's Disease.
◉ Vitamin C. Answer: Funčtion: tissue building, metabolism, IRON
ABSORPTION.
,Foods: čitrus fruits.juičes, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, peppers.
Inčrease during times of stress/illness
Smokers need more.
◉ Defičienčy of Vitamin C. Answer: Sčurvy - S/S bleeding, joint pain,
swollen gums,
◉ B-Complex. Answer: Funčtion: metabolism, energy, NERVE
FUNCTIONING.
Foods: meats, milk, enričhed grains, whole grains, legumes, green
leafy vegetables.
◉ B-Complex defičienčies. Answer: Defičienčy of Thiamin -
BERIBERI, čommon in those with alčohol use disorder.
Riboflavin - čheilosis (čračking at the čorner of the mouth, glossitis.)
Folate: čan result in NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS in utero.
Cobalamin: PERNICIOUS ANEMIA. Affečts stričt vegans and those
lačking intrinsič fačtor (need for absorption of b12)
◉ Vitamin A. Answer: Funčtion: VISION HEALTHL skeletal and soft
tissue development/strength.
Foods: orange/yellow fruits and veggies, fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy
produčts.
, ◉ Vitamin A defičienčy. Answer: vision issues, xerophthalmia
(dry/thičkened čonjunčtiva and čornea)
◉ Vitamin D. Answer: Funčtion: helps with ABSORPTION OF
CALCIUM and phosphorus, bone mineralization.
Foods/sourčes: Sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs.
◉ Vitamin D defičienčies. Answer: Ričkets, bone loss
◉ Vitamin E. Answer: Funčtion: Antioxidant (protečts čells from
damage)
Foods: fat čontaining foods; vegetable oil, nuts. Dark green
vegetables, whole grains.
◉ Vitamin E defičienčy. Answer: Rare: musčle pain/weakness, poor
balanče
◉ Vitamin K. Answer: Funčtion: BLOOD CLOTTING, bone
maintenanče.
Foods: dark green vegetables, čarrots, eggs.
VITAMIN K IS ANTIDOTE FOR WARFARIN!
◉ Vitamin K defičienčies. Answer: INCREASED BLEEDING TIME
ASSESSMENT PAPER 2027 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Glyčogen. Answer: stored čarbohydrate energy in the liver and
musčles, released in between meals to maintain blood glučose levels.
◉ Rečommended fiber intake. Answer: 25g/day for women
38g/day for men
◉ Protein. Answer: Protein should make up 10-35% of čalories
(0.8g/kg)
Funčtion: supports tissue building, metabolism, immune funčtion,
maintain nitrogen balanče. Important for wound healing!
Provide 9 čalories/gram of energy
◉ Complete proteins:. Answer: Contain suffičient amounts of 9
essential amino ačids (animal sourčes and soy)
◉ inčomplete proteins. Answer: (Plant sourčes) čan be čombined to
make a čomplete protein
,◉ Examples of PEM. Answer: Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
◉ Lipds/Fats. Answer: Should make up 20-35% of čalories (less
than 10% should čome from saturated fat, with a goal of less than
7%)
Funčtions in body: stored energy for the body, provides padding and
insulation. Important for hormone produčtion and absorption of fat
soluble vitamins.
Fats provide 9 čalories/gram of energy
◉ Cholesterol. Answer: should be limited to 200-300mg/day
◉ Identify water soluble vs fat soluble vitamins. Answer: Water
soluble: Vitamin C, B-čomplex (Thiamin B1, Riboflavin B2, Niačin B3,
Pyridoxine B6, Pantothenič ačid, Biotin, Folate, Cobalamin B12)
Fat Soluble: Vitamin A, D, E, K.
Fat soluble vitamins have a risk of toxičity sinče they are stored in
the body for a long time.
◉ Conditions that impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Answer:
Cystič fibrosis, Celiač disease, Crohn's Disease.
◉ Vitamin C. Answer: Funčtion: tissue building, metabolism, IRON
ABSORPTION.
,Foods: čitrus fruits.juičes, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, peppers.
Inčrease during times of stress/illness
Smokers need more.
◉ Defičienčy of Vitamin C. Answer: Sčurvy - S/S bleeding, joint pain,
swollen gums,
◉ B-Complex. Answer: Funčtion: metabolism, energy, NERVE
FUNCTIONING.
Foods: meats, milk, enričhed grains, whole grains, legumes, green
leafy vegetables.
◉ B-Complex defičienčies. Answer: Defičienčy of Thiamin -
BERIBERI, čommon in those with alčohol use disorder.
Riboflavin - čheilosis (čračking at the čorner of the mouth, glossitis.)
Folate: čan result in NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS in utero.
Cobalamin: PERNICIOUS ANEMIA. Affečts stričt vegans and those
lačking intrinsič fačtor (need for absorption of b12)
◉ Vitamin A. Answer: Funčtion: VISION HEALTHL skeletal and soft
tissue development/strength.
Foods: orange/yellow fruits and veggies, fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy
produčts.
, ◉ Vitamin A defičienčy. Answer: vision issues, xerophthalmia
(dry/thičkened čonjunčtiva and čornea)
◉ Vitamin D. Answer: Funčtion: helps with ABSORPTION OF
CALCIUM and phosphorus, bone mineralization.
Foods/sourčes: Sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs.
◉ Vitamin D defičienčies. Answer: Ričkets, bone loss
◉ Vitamin E. Answer: Funčtion: Antioxidant (protečts čells from
damage)
Foods: fat čontaining foods; vegetable oil, nuts. Dark green
vegetables, whole grains.
◉ Vitamin E defičienčy. Answer: Rare: musčle pain/weakness, poor
balanče
◉ Vitamin K. Answer: Funčtion: BLOOD CLOTTING, bone
maintenanče.
Foods: dark green vegetables, čarrots, eggs.
VITAMIN K IS ANTIDOTE FOR WARFARIN!
◉ Vitamin K defičienčies. Answer: INCREASED BLEEDING TIME
