Nutrition

What term describes the scientific study of nutrients and their handling within the body?

For a man who is 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm) tall and weights 220 pounds (99.8 kg), what is his approximate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

According to guidelines, an individual with a BMI greater than 30 is classified as having what condition?

A patient in which metabolic state is MOST likely to exhibit a negative nitrogen balance?

Which type of manufactured oil should patients be educated to avoid due to its tendency to raise serum cholesterol levels?

What PRIMARY role do vitamins play in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

Which group includes only fat-soluble vitamins?

According to the MyPlate guidelines, which food groups should be included in a healthy eating plan?

What is the recommended percentage of total caloric intake from carbohydrates for adults, focusing on complex carbohydrates?

What range of total caloric intake is generally recommended by healthcare experts for protein consumption?

What percentage does water approximately comprise of an adult's total body weight?

What medical condition is associated with an increased risk of aspiration, where oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents enter the larynx and lower respiratory tract?

What term defines the energy required to sustain the body's involuntary activities at rest, which is essential for maintaining metabolic functions of cells and tissues?

What are specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity, reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from injury or illness?

Anorexia is characterized by which of the following conditions?

Which category encompasses minerals such as iron, zinc, chromium, and iodine that are essential but required in very small amounts for various physiological functions?

Which nutrient spares protein so it can be used for other functions?

Which nutrient is essential for promoting tissue growth and repair within the body?

What metabolic process is prevented by sufficient fat metabolism?

Which nutrient, when metabolized, places a burden on the kidneys?

Which nutrient's absorption is delayed by fat, influencing its rate of entry into the bloodstream?

Which nutrient plays a critical role in forming antibodies, essential components of the immune system?

What is the primary food source for calcium?

Sodium is a major ion of extracellular fluid, what is its main food source?

Phosphorus contributes to bone and tooth formation as well as acid-base balance and energy metabolism, what is its main food source?

What mineral is a key component of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach and is crucial for fluid and acid-base balance?

Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. From which food source is it primarily obtained?

Iron is a constituent of enzyme systems and is involved in oxygen transport by way of hemoglobin. From which food source is it primarily obtained?

What is the term for nutrients, like carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, that provide the body with energy and structural components, and are needed in large quantities?

Vitamins and minerals are needed in much smaller amounts to regulate and control the processes of the body. What are these nutrients known as?

What term refers to the measurement of energy in the diet, often expressed in kilocalories?

What does RDA stand for in the context of nutrition?

In nutrition, what does the term 'Basal Metabolism' refer to?

Which graphic device is designed to represent a total diet and provide a firm foundation for health, using the main food groups?

A nurse is providing dietary advice to a client about the types of fats they consume. Which statement BEST describes the characteristic difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

A researcher aims to determine the most precise representation of a population's average daily nutrient intake over a prolonged period. Which method would BEST account for individual variations in dietary habits?

A dietitian discovers that a patient with a complex medical history consumes a daily diet consisting almost exclusively of refined carbohydrates and saturated fats, devoid of any fruits, vegetables, or lean proteins. How does this dietary pattern MOST severely compromise cellular function?

Which of the following dietary fibers is MOST effective at increasing stool bulk and promoting regularity?

According to Taylor, what are nutrients primarily used for within the body?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the energy supplied by different classes of nutrients?

What constitutes the total daily energy expenditure?

For a 5'5" (165.1 cm) tall individual weighing 180 pounds (81.6 kg), what is their approximate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

An individual with a BMI of 27 is typically classified as:

What clinical advice is most appropriate for a 55-year-old male patient named Mr. Pi, who has a BMI of 32 and complains of fatigue?

If Mr. Pi tells you he normally eats toast and cereal for breakfast to avoid cholesterol from eggs, which statements are accurate?

What is the primary function of proteins within the body?

Regarding complete and incomplete proteins, which statement is most accurate to convey to Mr. Pi?

The practice of growing corn, beans, and squash together, known as the 'Three Sisters,' is nutritionally beneficial because when eaten together, they:

Which of the following is the most accurate general dietary advice regarding saturated and unsaturated fats to give Mr. Pi?

What is the accurate statement regarding cholesterol that you would tell Mr. Pi?

Which product is formed when manufacturers partially hydrogenate liquid oils to increase their stability?

Even though Mr. Pi is clinically obese, what should you consider regarding his vitamin intake?

Which vitamin is crucial for visual acuity in dim light and plays a significant role in the formation and maintenance of skin and mucous membranes, as well as immune function?

The primary role of minerals in the body is to:

True or False: Mr. Pi, although clinically obese, may still suffer from malnutrition.

What percentage range does water typically account for in an adult's body weight?

Within the human body, water is distributed such that:

Why is water considered more vital to life than food?

Which of the following is NOT a typical route through which the body loses water?

A client is diagnosed with 'Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements.' Which of the following would be an appropriate goal?

A patient is diagnosed with dysphagia. Which of the following is NOT an Enteral nutrition placement?

Why is checking tube placement, gastric residual, assessing the abdomen and positioning a patient 30-45 degrees important safety measures?

Which of the following is a key difference between parenteral and enteral nutrition?

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) typically contains a combination of:

Why Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition is not a long-term nutritional support option?

Lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol are categorized as what?

What percentage of carbohydrates are digested?

What does vitamin D help to do?

What does the body go through with Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency?

What does the body go through with Vitamin D Deficiency?

What does the body go through with Iron Deficiency?

Which of the following is the term related to the lifestyle with a physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living?

Which of the following is the term related to the lifestyle with a physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the activities of independent living?

Which of the following is the term related to the lifestyle that includes only the physical activity of independent living?