NUR 300 Nutrition Test 2

NUR 300 Nutrition Test 2

• What description best defines nutrition?
• The necessary substances obtained by ingesting food.

• The body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and

energy production.

• The necessary substances obtained by taking in adequate hydration.

• The necessary substances that supply the body with energy build and maintain bones,

muscles, and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system.

Answer B

• What does nutritional balance impact? Select all that apply.

A)Development of the body B)Maintenance of the body C)Hydration of the body D)Metabolism of the body

• Growth of the body

Answer

A, B, E

• Which statement is true regarding Healthy People 2020?

A)It is a valuable resource for good nutrition because it focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles.

• It was created to educate nurses on the special nutritional needs of senior citizens.

• It focuses on decreasing the health variances across all cultures, races, and ethnic and 1 / 4

socioeconomic groups.

• It is the guideline used by all health care professionals for the nutritional needs of young

children.It is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• It is published by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services

Answer

A, C, E

• A patient's basal metabolic rate (BMR) varies depending on what?
• Calories taken in during eating and drinking

• Calories burned during physical activity

• Physical and genetic makeup

• Cardiovascular fitness

Answer

• Physical and genetic makeup

A pt's BMR, which is a calc of the minimum amount of energy necessary to keep the body functioning, varies depending on physical and genetic makeup.

• The process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end products

that are used to meet the enrgy needs of the body or stored for future use best defines what term?

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Metabolism

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer

• Metabolism 2 / 4

• What is defined as the breaking down of substances from complex to simple, resulting in a

release of energy?

• Metabolism

• Catabolism
• Basal Metabolic rate

• Anabolism

Answer B

• Which nutrients are considered macronutrients?
• Proteins
• Minerals
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Answer

A, C, D

• How much of an adult's caloric intake should come from carbohydrates?
• 0%

B) 25%

C) 50%

D) 75%

Answer C

• grams of fiber are recommended daily for older children, adolescents, and adults.

Answer

25-30 3 / 4

• Why must proteins be consumed in food every day? A) To replace what the kidneys excrete

• The human body does not produce or store excess amino acids for later use

• The human body metabolizes proteins differently than other nutrients
• To replace what the liver excretes

Answer B

• Where is bile stored? A) Liver

• Pancreas

• Gall bladder

• Small intestine

Answer C

• Which absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and houses useful bacteria?
• Rectum

• Stomach

• Sm intestine

• Lg intestine

Answer

• Lg intestine

• During digestion, what happens in the stomach? A) Stomach acid kills microorganisms

• Food is moved by peristaltic waves

• Bile is released to aid with digestion
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