Nutrition Questions

__________ is a carbohydrate made of multiple units of glucose with a highly branched structure; sometimes known as animal starch; the storage form of glucose in humans; is synthesized (and stored) in the liver and muscles

_________: The absorbed monosaccharides are transported to this organ by the portal vein

__________ _________: Enzymes in the wall of the small intestine break down the disaccharides into monosaccharides

________ _________: Some soluble fiber is metabolized into acids and gases by bacteria in this organ

A nurse is caring for a client who has a BMI of 29 and expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?A. Refer the client to a nutritionistB. Discuss eating strategies with the clientC. Determine the client's intention to change current eating habitsD. Instruct the client to perform 30 min of vigorous exercise daily

____________: is listed in household units (and grams). > Pay careful attention to how many servings you are eating> If you eat double the serving size, you must double the % of Daily Values and Calories

_________: This shows how a single serving compares to the DV. > Recall that the DVs for dat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, and fiber are based on a 2000-calorie diet

How much energy do carbohydrates supply to the body?

__________, the primary sugar in milk/milk products, consists of glucose joined/bonded to galactose by beta bond

_________: These nutrients must appear on most food labels (Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium). Some manufacturers list more nutrients

___________ is a carbohydrate made of multiple units of glucose attached together in a form the body can digest; also known as complex carbohydrate

________________: Nutrient recommendations made by the Food and Nutrition Board, a part of the institute of Medicine, and the national academy of science

_________: Salivary amylase is inactivated by the acidity in the stomach. No further digestion occurs in this organ for carbohydrates

A provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practices Hinduism that she needs more protein in her diet and suggest eating more meat. After the provider leaves the examination room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Let's discuss other foods."B. "Eating meat during pregnancy provides necessary protein and does not cause miscarriage." C. "Why do you think that eating animal products will cause you to have a miscarriage?"D. "Your doctor is recommending what is best for you and your baby."

A nurse is providing nutritional counseling for a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase in her daily diet?A. IronB. CalciumC. Vitamin ED. Vitamin K

_________: The number of servings of the size given in the serving size below that are in one package of the food

A primary function of thiamin is to:Select one:a. promote blood clotting.b. no answer is correct.c. increase iron incorporation into hemoglobin.d. regulate cell differentiation.e. facilitate the production of energy from glucose.

________: Represents average nutrient need. Use only to evaluate adequacy of diets of groups, not individuals> Set for 17 nutrients

_________: Use to evaluate current intake for a specific nutrient, realizing that it implies that further research is required before scientists can establish a more definitive intake amount needed to set an RDA

_____: Daily nutrient intake amounts sufficient to meet the needs of nearly all individuals (97-98%) in a life stage. > Based on multiple of the EARS, which means an RDA can only be set for nutrients that have an EAR