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Exam 1 Nutrition, Health, and
Wellness NR228 |
Complete set | Questions and
Answers | 2026
Updates | 100% correct
Label meaning of serving size - ANSWER-The amount of a product that is
most commonly consumed
Monosaccharides - ANSWER-glucose, fructose, galactose
-Have one sugar molecule
--Most fruits, vegetables and honey
Disaccharides - ANSWER-sucrose, lactose, maltose
-Have 2 sugar molecules
--Sugar and milk
Polysaccharides - ANSWER-Have many sugar molecules
--Rice, potatoes, corn, and wheat
Function of carbohydrates - ANSWER-Provide energy
-Liver is important organ
-Brain and CNS crave carbs as fuel but can not store them
-Protein sparing effect if carbs is sufficient for energy needs, protein wont be
sacrificed to supply energy
-Dietary fiber not fat
-Naturally occurring sweeteners (sucrose and fructose)
Sugar alcohols - ANSWER-sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol
When reading a food label, how can you know what ingredients make up
most of the product? -
ANSWER-The first three ingredients listed will have the highest percentage
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PKU patients should not have what type of sugar? Why? - ANSWER-
Aspartame or anything containing aspartame
-Because their bodies cannot break down excess phenylalanine, resulting in a
buildup that causes medical problems
Glycemic Index - ANSWER-Ranking of foods according to how it raises blood
glucose levels compared with a reference food
Glycemic load - ANSWER-the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by
the glycemic index of the carbohydrate
Fiber - ANSWER-A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
What are the functions of water? - ANSWER-Provides shape and rigidity to
cells
Helps regulate body temp
Acts as a lubricant
Cushions body tissue
Transports nutrients and waste products
Acts as a solvent
Provides a source of trace minerals
Participates in chemical reactions
Minerals for blood health include - ANSWER-Iron, Zinc, Copper
Minerals for bone health - ANSWER-Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and
Fluoride
What are the food trends we are experiencing in this country - ANSWER-Alot
more eating out so more sodium, fat and calories
Simple carbs
Simple carbs vs complex carbs - ANSWER-Simple includes monosaccharides
and disaccharides Complex includes polysaccharides excluding glycogen
digestive problems through the life span - ANSWER-Infants- immature GI
tract may allow proteins to be absorbed without complete digestion, can
result in allergic responses
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Lactose Intolerant- may occur once primary growth need for nutrients
contained in milk is met OR could occur in adulthood
--older adults may experience it when secretion of enzymes decreases
Mid adults- gallbladder disease and peptic ulcers
Older adults- constipation and diverticulosis
Minerals for energy and metabolism - ANSWER-Iodine, Chromium,
Phosphorus, Sulfur, Iron and Zinc
True or false: Minerals are stable when cooked - ANSWER-TRUE
Nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-Glomerular membrane becomes permeable
to proteins. Leaking into the urine, and lacking in the blood
S/S-
Chronic kidney disease - ANSWER-Large amounts of dilute urine In early
stages, followed by oliguria and finally anuria as disease progresses
-Nitrogen retention of Urea producing Axotemia
-Metabolic acidosis
-Hypertension and anemia
Nutrition therapy in kidney disease - ANSWER-Based on the severity of the
disease, presence of metabolic abnormalities, and treatment modality
-Length of disease
-Degree of impaired kidney function
-Individual clinical symptoms
Foods to avoid high in NA+ / K+ - ANSWER-Table salt
Processed foods
Canned foods
Butter and milk
White potatoes (with skin)
Bananas
Mango, raw
!
Exam 1 Nutrition, Health, and
Wellness NR228 |
Complete set | Questions and
Answers | 2026
Updates | 100% correct
Label meaning of serving size - ANSWER-The amount of a product that is
most commonly consumed
Monosaccharides - ANSWER-glucose, fructose, galactose
-Have one sugar molecule
--Most fruits, vegetables and honey
Disaccharides - ANSWER-sucrose, lactose, maltose
-Have 2 sugar molecules
--Sugar and milk
Polysaccharides - ANSWER-Have many sugar molecules
--Rice, potatoes, corn, and wheat
Function of carbohydrates - ANSWER-Provide energy
-Liver is important organ
-Brain and CNS crave carbs as fuel but can not store them
-Protein sparing effect if carbs is sufficient for energy needs, protein wont be
sacrificed to supply energy
-Dietary fiber not fat
-Naturally occurring sweeteners (sucrose and fructose)
Sugar alcohols - ANSWER-sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol
When reading a food label, how can you know what ingredients make up
most of the product? -
ANSWER-The first three ingredients listed will have the highest percentage
!
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PKU patients should not have what type of sugar? Why? - ANSWER-
Aspartame or anything containing aspartame
-Because their bodies cannot break down excess phenylalanine, resulting in a
buildup that causes medical problems
Glycemic Index - ANSWER-Ranking of foods according to how it raises blood
glucose levels compared with a reference food
Glycemic load - ANSWER-the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by
the glycemic index of the carbohydrate
Fiber - ANSWER-A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
What are the functions of water? - ANSWER-Provides shape and rigidity to
cells
Helps regulate body temp
Acts as a lubricant
Cushions body tissue
Transports nutrients and waste products
Acts as a solvent
Provides a source of trace minerals
Participates in chemical reactions
Minerals for blood health include - ANSWER-Iron, Zinc, Copper
Minerals for bone health - ANSWER-Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and
Fluoride
What are the food trends we are experiencing in this country - ANSWER-Alot
more eating out so more sodium, fat and calories
Simple carbs
Simple carbs vs complex carbs - ANSWER-Simple includes monosaccharides
and disaccharides Complex includes polysaccharides excluding glycogen
digestive problems through the life span - ANSWER-Infants- immature GI
tract may allow proteins to be absorbed without complete digestion, can
result in allergic responses
!
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Lactose Intolerant- may occur once primary growth need for nutrients
contained in milk is met OR could occur in adulthood
--older adults may experience it when secretion of enzymes decreases
Mid adults- gallbladder disease and peptic ulcers
Older adults- constipation and diverticulosis
Minerals for energy and metabolism - ANSWER-Iodine, Chromium,
Phosphorus, Sulfur, Iron and Zinc
True or false: Minerals are stable when cooked - ANSWER-TRUE
Nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-Glomerular membrane becomes permeable
to proteins. Leaking into the urine, and lacking in the blood
S/S-
Chronic kidney disease - ANSWER-Large amounts of dilute urine In early
stages, followed by oliguria and finally anuria as disease progresses
-Nitrogen retention of Urea producing Axotemia
-Metabolic acidosis
-Hypertension and anemia
Nutrition therapy in kidney disease - ANSWER-Based on the severity of the
disease, presence of metabolic abnormalities, and treatment modality
-Length of disease
-Degree of impaired kidney function
-Individual clinical symptoms
Foods to avoid high in NA+ / K+ - ANSWER-Table salt
Processed foods
Canned foods
Butter and milk
White potatoes (with skin)
Bananas
Mango, raw
!
