Nutrition and Elimination Quiz
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Which nutrient is a primary source of energy in the diet?

  • Proteins
  • Enzymes
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Fats
  • What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refer to?

  • Energy needed at rest to maintain life-sustaining activities (correct)
  • Energy needed for muscle growth
  • Energy required over a 24-hour period for the body's internal working activities
  • Energy required for brain function
  • What do proteins contribute to in the body?

  • Formation of triglycerides
  • Growth and repair of body tissues (correct)
  • Energy for cellular metabolism
  • Production of carbohydrates
  • What are fats composed of?

    <p>Triglycerides and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is critical for food security in a household?

    <p>Access to safe and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) refer to?

    <p>Energy required over a 24-hour period for the body's internal working activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do lean people typically have a greater percentage of total body water compared to obese people?

    <p>Muscle tissue, which is abundant in lean individuals, contains more water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do vitamins like beta carotene, vitamins A, C, and E help the body?

    <p>They function as antioxidants by neutralizing harmful free radicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins?

    <p>The body stores fat-soluble vitamins, but not water-soluble vitamins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of minerals in the body?

    <p>Minerals act as catalysts in biochemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are macrominerals classified differently from microminerals or trace elements?

    <p>Macrominerals are required in larger daily amounts than microminerals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between enteral and parenteral nutrition?

    <p>Enteral nutrition is used when patients can swallow food, but parenteral nutrition is for those who cannot ingest food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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