Nutrition Assesstment

Question 1

refers to the complex processes by which nutrients are ingested, digested, absorbed, transported, used, and then exreted

Answer 1

nutrition

Question 2

quick to convert energy

Answer 2

simple carbs

Question 3

slow to convert to energy

Answer 3

complex carbs

Question 4

body uses then for an energy source then breaking down proteins to fuel the body’s energy needs

Answer 4

Protein Sparing

Question 5

making hormones such as insulin
act as enzymes
found in blood as plasma proteins

Answer 5

proteins

Question 6

• The recommended dietary
  allowance (RDA) for protein is

Answer 6

10% of the daily dietary
intake for adults.

Question 7

• The recommended dietary
  allowance (RDA) for protein is

Answer 7

10% of the daily dietary
intake for adults.

Question 8

*Stored in adipose
cells and are
classified as

Answer 8

triglycerides, which
make up 95% of fats

Question 9

Originates from animal sources
or tropical oils
* Solid at room temperature

Answer 9

Saturated fats

Question 10

Originates from plant sources
* Soft or liquid at room temperature

Answer 10

Unsaturated fats

Question 11

• Providing concentrated energy (double that of proteins and
  carbohydrates)
• Aiding in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
• Supplying essential fatty acids for healthy skin
• Insulating skin and nerve fibers
• Protecting internal organs
• Lubricating skin to slow water loss

Answer 11

Functions of fats:

Question 12

• The RDA for fats in healthy adults
  is

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20% to 35% of total calories
consumed.

Question 13

A fat-like substance that the liver produces
* Found in brain and nerve tissue
* Serves as an essential element in all cell
membranes
* Necessary as a component of bile salts that aid in
digestion
* Essential for the production of several hormones
such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisone
* Also found in animal food sources, such as meats,
egg yolks, and dairy products

Answer 13

Cholesterol

Question 14

• Vitamins are categorized as either

Answer 14

fat- or
water-soluble.

Question 15

• Because vitamins can be
  reduced or destroyed by
  overcooking,

Answer 15

assessment of
food preparation methods
should be a part of nutritional
assessment.

Question 16

• Can be found in all body
  fluids and tissues.
  The best sources of minerals
  are in unrefined and
  unprocessed foods, and
  can be found in all major
  food groups.

Answer 16

Minerals

Question 17

Water accounts for

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50% to
80% of body weight,

Question 18

On average, most adults need

Answer 18

2,000 to 3,000 mL of daily
water intake.

Question 19

*The was
designed to encourage
better dietary choices by
illustrating the five food
groups using a familiar
mealtime visual, a place
setting.

Answer 19

ChooseMyPlate
Food Guide

Question 20

is defined as excessive body fat in
relation to lean body mass.

Answer 20

• Obesity

Question 21

Generally, a person who is 10%
over ideal body weight (IBW) is
considered

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overweight,

Question 22

whereas
one who is 20% over IBW is
considered

Answer 22

obese.