NS1410 EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||CURRENT UPDATE!
Inorganic Nutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Minerals, water
Organic Nutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins
Macronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs, protein, fat, water
Micronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Vitamins, minerals
Energy provided from each nutrient - DETAILED ANSWER-CHO (carb.) = 4 kcal/gram
Fat (lipids)= 9 kcal/gram
Protein = 4kcal/gram
Alcohol = 7 kcal/gram
RDA- what is it and what is it used for - DETAILED ANSWER-What it is: guide for healthy people
only, recommendations of a nutrient that offer a substantial margin of safety
What it is used for: to plan and evaluate diets of populations, estimate risk of deficiencies over
time, determine the adequacy of diets in surveys, establish guidelines for food assistance
programs, guidelines for food labeling, to develop new food products
, DRIs rationale - DETAILED ANSWER-prevent deficiency, reduce chronic disease, promote health
Childhood obesity risk - DETAILED ANSWER-Insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Childhood nutrition, level of physical activity, and engagement of sedentary activities (TV,
computer use, etc.)
Common nutrient deficiency in children - DETAILED ANSWER-iron
Nutrition concerns: osteoporosis - DETAILED ANSWER-Adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D,
balanced diet of fruits & veggies
Nutrition Concerns: Arthritis - DETAILED ANSWER-Anti- inflammatory diet
Nutrition concerns: constipation - DETAILED ANSWER-lacking fiber and fluids, not enough
physical activity
Nutrition Concerns: Alzheimers - DETAILED ANSWER-Apetite loss, cognitive decline (forgetting to
eat), swallowing problems. Focusing on brain foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, limiting red
meat, extra omega 3, hydration
AMDR recc. for macronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs 45-65%, Fat 20-35%, protein 10-35%
Role of Registered Dietitian - DETAILED ANSWER-Bachelor's in nutrition
Competition of supervised clinical experiences
Passing a national registration exam
Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes
Sports nutrition
Food-service management
Community and public health nutrition
SOLUTIONS||CURRENT UPDATE!
Inorganic Nutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Minerals, water
Organic Nutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins
Macronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs, protein, fat, water
Micronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Vitamins, minerals
Energy provided from each nutrient - DETAILED ANSWER-CHO (carb.) = 4 kcal/gram
Fat (lipids)= 9 kcal/gram
Protein = 4kcal/gram
Alcohol = 7 kcal/gram
RDA- what is it and what is it used for - DETAILED ANSWER-What it is: guide for healthy people
only, recommendations of a nutrient that offer a substantial margin of safety
What it is used for: to plan and evaluate diets of populations, estimate risk of deficiencies over
time, determine the adequacy of diets in surveys, establish guidelines for food assistance
programs, guidelines for food labeling, to develop new food products
, DRIs rationale - DETAILED ANSWER-prevent deficiency, reduce chronic disease, promote health
Childhood obesity risk - DETAILED ANSWER-Insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Childhood nutrition, level of physical activity, and engagement of sedentary activities (TV,
computer use, etc.)
Common nutrient deficiency in children - DETAILED ANSWER-iron
Nutrition concerns: osteoporosis - DETAILED ANSWER-Adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D,
balanced diet of fruits & veggies
Nutrition Concerns: Arthritis - DETAILED ANSWER-Anti- inflammatory diet
Nutrition concerns: constipation - DETAILED ANSWER-lacking fiber and fluids, not enough
physical activity
Nutrition Concerns: Alzheimers - DETAILED ANSWER-Apetite loss, cognitive decline (forgetting to
eat), swallowing problems. Focusing on brain foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, limiting red
meat, extra omega 3, hydration
AMDR recc. for macronutrients - DETAILED ANSWER-Carbs 45-65%, Fat 20-35%, protein 10-35%
Role of Registered Dietitian - DETAILED ANSWER-Bachelor's in nutrition
Competition of supervised clinical experiences
Passing a national registration exam
Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes
Sports nutrition
Food-service management
Community and public health nutrition
