Chapter 15 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition (Qs & As)

Chapter 15 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition (Qs & As) nutrition Correct answer how the body uses food to maintain health. nutrient Correct answer a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism. complex carbohydrates Correct answer carbohydrates that are broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy; found in foods such as bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits. simple carbohydrates Correct answer carbohydrates that are found in foods such as sugars, sweets, syrups, and jellies and have little nutritional value. parenteral nutrition (PN) Correct answer the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system