ATI Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

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ATI Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers Graded A Function of iron ✔✔it is responsible for hemoglobin formation/function, cellular oxidation of glucose, antibody production, and collagen synthe... sis Iron food sources what increased the absorption of iron? ✔✔lean red meats, organ meat, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, beans, raisins, peanut butter Vit C increases absorption of iron (OJ, tomatoes) What factors influence the body's need for protein ✔✔tissue growth needs quality of the dietary protein added needs due to illness pregnancy/lactation What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins? ✔✔complete: generally from animals sources and contains all 9 essential amino acids incomplete: generally from plants (grains, nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables) and do not contain all of the essential amino acids What is B12 and why is it important? What causes a deficiency? ✔✔water soluble vitamin AKA Cobalamin - necessary for the production of RBC - deficiency is causes pernicious anemia and is seen mosly in strict vegetarians and those with the absence of intrinsic factor needed for absorption of b12 Sources of B12 ✔✔food of animal origin: beef liver, shell fish, fortified grains Function of Vitamin C ✔✔water soluble vitamin aka "ascorbic acid" iron absportion, antioxidant, tissue building -deficiency can cause scurvy, decreased iron absorption, and bleeding gums Sources of Vitamin C ✔✔citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, Fiber ✔✔carbohydrate that does not yield energy to the body [Show More]

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