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Exam 1 Sources of Nutrition-NURS 2750; Questions & Answers
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Exam 1 Sources of Nutrition-NURS 2750; Questions &Answers
Energy from each food source Correct-Carbs: 4 cal/g
Protein: 4 cal/g
Fats: 9 cal/g
Monosaccharides Correct-simple carbs:
glucose, fructose, galactose
Disacchardies Correct-simple carbs:
sucrose, lactose, maltose
Polysaccharides Correct-complex carbs:
starch, fiber, glycogen
fiber Correct-in plant foods
indigestible
important for bowel elimination
, Exam 1 Sources of Nutrition-NURS 2750; Questions &
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lowers cholesterol
lowers incidence of intestinal cancer
AI for men: 38 g/day
AI for women: 25 g/day
complete proteins Correct-from animal sources and soy
have all nine essential amino acids
incomplete proteins Correct-from plant sources
contain all nine essential amino acids, but one or more amino acids is not adequate enough
complementary proteins Correct-food sources that are incomplete proteins when eaten
alone
three fat categories Correct-triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
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saturated fatty acids Correct-animal sources
unsaturated fatty acids Correct-monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
plant sources
monounsaturated: olives, canola oil, avocado, peanuts, other nuts
polyunsaturated: corn, wheat germ, soybean, safflower, sunflower, fish
essential fatty acids Correct-made from broken down fats
must come from diet
used to support blood clotting, blood pressure, inflammatory responses, other metabolic
responses
phospholipids Correct-important to cell membrane structure and transport of fat soluble
substances
sterols Correct-found in animal tissue
not an essential nutrient - liver is able to produce
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