Exam 1: NR228 / NR 228 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Nutrition, Health & Wellness: |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain

Exam 1: NR228 / NR 228 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Nutrition, Health & Wellness: |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: Functions of Essential Nutrients in the BodyAnswer: Providing energy Regulating body processes Aiding growth and repair of body tissues Q: Kcal value- Protein-- Answer: 4 Q: Kcal value- Carbs Answer: 4 Q: Kcalvalue- Lipids(fats) Answer: 9 Q: Kcal Value- Alcohol Answer: 7 Q: CarbohydratesAnswer: organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxy- gen in the form of simple carbohydrates or sugars Source of energy, sweetness, and dietary fiber ------------------------------------------------ Major source of energy and dietary fiber Simple carbohydrates found in fruits, milk, and sweeteners Complex carbohydrates found in cereals, grains, fruits, and vegetables All except dietary fiber broken down to units of glucose Glucose: most efficient form of energy for body Q: food source of carbsAnswer: Primarily from plants •Divided into two categories •Simple carbohydrates •Complex carbohydrates •Three sizes: •Monosaccharides (Simple) •Disaccharides (Simple) •Polysaccharides (Complex) Q: Monosaccharides Answer: Single carbohydrate units. Examples are glucose, fructose and galactose Q: Disaccharides Answer: Two single carbohydrates bound together. Examples are Su- crose, maltose, and lactose Q: Polysaccharides Answer: Many units of monosaccharides joined together. Starch, Fiber and glycogen Q: carb function in bodyAnswer: Provides energy •Dietary fiber•Naturally occurring sweeteners (sucrose and fructose) •Brain and nerve tissues require CHO (glucose) as fuel.•Protein-sparing effect Q: Carbs- digestion Answer: Digestive process begins in mouth: Amylase•Breakdown to monosaccharides•Mechanical digestion•Chemical digestion function of enzymes Q: Carbs-absorption Answer: Active transport process of glucose •Liver conversion of fructose and galactose to glucose lactose intolerant Q: carbs-metabolism Answer: Blood glucose: source of energy to all cells Metabolism: primarily maintenance of blood glucose homeostasis at 70 to 100 mg/dL