NSG 3100 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what is malnurtrition - ✔✔ an imbalance in the amount of nutrition intake and the body's needs
define basic metabolic rate - ✔✔ the minimum amount of energy required to maintain body
functions in the resting, awake state
the use of energy to change simple materials into complex body substances and tissues is
referred to as what biochemical process - ✔✔ anabolism
the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in release of energy is
referred to as what biochemical process - ✔✔ catabolism
nutrients that are needed in large amounts are referred to as what - ✔✔ macronutrients
what are the 4 macronutrients - ✔✔ carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
water
nutrients that are needed in small amounts are referred to as what - ✔✔ micronutrients
what are the 2 categories of micronutrients - ✔✔ vitamins
minerals
,what are carbohydrates and how much calories do they provide per gram - ✔✔ chemical
substances composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which supply 4 calories per gram
what is the recommended caloric intake for carbohydrates - ✔✔ 50% of daily caloric intake
what are the 3 major forms of carbs - ✔✔ sugar
starches
fiber
what 2 categories can carbs be classified as - ✔✔ simple carbs
complex carbs
what are 4 examples of simple carbohydrates - ✔✔ fructose (fruit)
sucrose (table sugar)
lactose (milk products)
glucose (blood sugar)
complex carbohydrates can be composed of what 3 things - ✔✔ starches
glycogen
fiber
what is the function of carbohydrates in the body - ✔✔ main source of energy
, what are food sources of complex carbohydrates - ✔✔ bread
rice
pasta
legumes
starchy vegetables (corn, pumpkin, green peas, and potatoes)
what are the 2 categories of the complex carb fiber - ✔✔ soluble fiber
insoluble fiber
which type of fiber mixes with water to form a gel-like substance and results in slower digestion
- ✔✔ soluble fiber
which type of fiber does not retain water but allow formation of bulk stool and accelerates its
passage to exrection - ✔✔ insoluble fiber
what are food sources of fiber - ✔✔ whole grains
wheat bran
cereals
fresh fruits
vegetables
legumes
what is malnurtrition - ✔✔ an imbalance in the amount of nutrition intake and the body's needs
define basic metabolic rate - ✔✔ the minimum amount of energy required to maintain body
functions in the resting, awake state
the use of energy to change simple materials into complex body substances and tissues is
referred to as what biochemical process - ✔✔ anabolism
the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in release of energy is
referred to as what biochemical process - ✔✔ catabolism
nutrients that are needed in large amounts are referred to as what - ✔✔ macronutrients
what are the 4 macronutrients - ✔✔ carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
water
nutrients that are needed in small amounts are referred to as what - ✔✔ micronutrients
what are the 2 categories of micronutrients - ✔✔ vitamins
minerals
,what are carbohydrates and how much calories do they provide per gram - ✔✔ chemical
substances composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which supply 4 calories per gram
what is the recommended caloric intake for carbohydrates - ✔✔ 50% of daily caloric intake
what are the 3 major forms of carbs - ✔✔ sugar
starches
fiber
what 2 categories can carbs be classified as - ✔✔ simple carbs
complex carbs
what are 4 examples of simple carbohydrates - ✔✔ fructose (fruit)
sucrose (table sugar)
lactose (milk products)
glucose (blood sugar)
complex carbohydrates can be composed of what 3 things - ✔✔ starches
glycogen
fiber
what is the function of carbohydrates in the body - ✔✔ main source of energy
, what are food sources of complex carbohydrates - ✔✔ bread
rice
pasta
legumes
starchy vegetables (corn, pumpkin, green peas, and potatoes)
what are the 2 categories of the complex carb fiber - ✔✔ soluble fiber
insoluble fiber
which type of fiber mixes with water to form a gel-like substance and results in slower digestion
- ✔✔ soluble fiber
which type of fiber does not retain water but allow formation of bulk stool and accelerates its
passage to exrection - ✔✔ insoluble fiber
what are food sources of fiber - ✔✔ whole grains
wheat bran
cereals
fresh fruits
vegetables
legumes
