Review Questions for Nutrition
NUTRITION QUESTIONS for June 2013
Archt. Jet Cortez UAP, RMP, RN, MAN(c)
1. ______ are nutrients a person must obtain from food because the body cannot make them for itself in sufficient quantities to meet physiological needs. When asked by a student nurse about the importance of Alcoholic Beverages to nutrition the nurse appropriately responds by saying that “Alcohol is not a nutrient because ” (C,HE)
a. the body derives no energy from it.
b. it is organic.
c. it is converted to body fat.
d. it does not contribute to the body’s growth or repair.
ANSWER: ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
CONCEPT: Nutrients * Foundation * Concepts and Definitions
2. ______ is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram (kg) of water 1°C. A patient asked Nurse Sheila for an advice on which would be a better dessert, a slice of apple pie of a whole apple. Nurse Sheila explained to the patient that a slice of apple pie supplies 350 kcalories with 3 grams of fiber; an apple provides 80 kcalories and the same 3 grams of fiber. This is an example of: (An,SQC)
a. kcalorie control.
b. nutrient density.
c. variety.
d. essential nutrients.
ANSWER: CALORIES
CONCEPT: Nutrients * Foundation * Concepts and Definitions
3. The process of digestion begins in the ______. Nurse Carla was conducting the importance of digestion in Nutrition when a student nurse asked her if saliva has a significant purpose. Nurse Carla then explains to the student nurse that an enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of: (C,HE)
a. starch.
b. vitamins.
c. protein.
d. minerals.
ANSWER: MOUTH
CONCEPT: Digestion
4. ______ is any condition caused by deficient or excess energy or nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients. Nurse Brenda was teaching Meme, the daughter of her patient with diabetes on what food she should be eating. She discussed with her how high-fiber foods play a key role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Meme
Archt. Jet Cortez UAP, RMP, RN, MAN(c)
1. ______ are nutrients a person must obtain from food because the body cannot make them for itself in sufficient quantities to meet physiological needs. When asked by a student nurse about the importance of Alcoholic Beverages to nutrition the nurse appropriately responds by saying that “Alcohol is not a nutrient because ” (C,HE)
a. the body derives no energy from it.
b. it is organic.
c. it is converted to body fat.
d. it does not contribute to the body’s growth or repair.
ANSWER: ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
CONCEPT: Nutrients * Foundation * Concepts and Definitions
2. ______ is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram (kg) of water 1°C. A patient asked Nurse Sheila for an advice on which would be a better dessert, a slice of apple pie of a whole apple. Nurse Sheila explained to the patient that a slice of apple pie supplies 350 kcalories with 3 grams of fiber; an apple provides 80 kcalories and the same 3 grams of fiber. This is an example of: (An,SQC)
a. kcalorie control.
b. nutrient density.
c. variety.
d. essential nutrients.
ANSWER: CALORIES
CONCEPT: Nutrients * Foundation * Concepts and Definitions
3. The process of digestion begins in the ______. Nurse Carla was conducting the importance of digestion in Nutrition when a student nurse asked her if saliva has a significant purpose. Nurse Carla then explains to the student nurse that an enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of: (C,HE)
a. starch.
b. vitamins.
c. protein.
d. minerals.
ANSWER: MOUTH
CONCEPT: Digestion
4. ______ is any condition caused by deficient or excess energy or nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients. Nurse Brenda was teaching Meme, the daughter of her patient with diabetes on what food she should be eating. She discussed with her how high-fiber foods play a key role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Meme