ATI Nutrition test 1 exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

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NUTRITION - correct the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Principles of Nutrition - correct Nutrients absorbed in the diet determine, to a large degree, t... he health of the body. COMPONENTS OF NUTRITIVE SOURCES - correct carbohydrates, and fiber, protein, lipids or fats, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, water ENERGY YIELDING NUTRIENTS - correct nutrients that can be metabolized to produce energy in the body. they include carbohydrates 4 kcal, fats 9 kcals, and proteins 4 kcals. DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES or DRI - correct set levels of intake considered adequate to prevent nutrient deficiencies and reduce the risk of chronic disease; Tolerance Upper Intake Level (UL) sets the maximum daily intake that is unlikely to cause health problems. CARBOHYDRATES - correct Main source of energy in the diet. Each gram of carbohydrate produces 4 kcal and serves as the main source of fuel (glucose) for the brain, skeletal muscles during exercise, erythrocyte and leukocyte production, and cell function of the renal medulla WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF CARBOHYDRATES NEEDED TO FUEL THE BRAIN? - correct 130 g/day WHAT IS THE MEDIAN CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE? - correct For men = 200 to 300 gram per day and for women = 180 to 230 gram per day WHAT IS THE ACCEPTABLE MACRONUTRIENT DISTRIBUTION RANGE FOR CARBOHYDRATES? - correct 45% to 65% kcal per day of carbohydrates comparing to 25% to 35% of fats and 10% to 35% of proteins CARBOHYDRATES - correct are organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Main source of energy in the diet. Each gram of carbogydrate produces 4 kcal and serves as the main source of fuel (glucose) [Show More]

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