NR 228 NUTRITION EXAM 1 LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRCT DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE

NR 228 NUTRITION EXAM 1 LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL

EXAM TEST BANK 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRCT

DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE

As a nurse, you know that health promotion typically, consist of strategies use to

increase the level of the health of individuals, their families, groups, and entire

communities. Example of health promotion strategies implement by nurse often

include:

a) Knowledge, power, and community services

b) trust, government stipends, and managed care

c) knowledge, techniques, and community support

d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge - ANSWER- d) trust, cultural

perception and knowledge

Water soluble and fat soluble describes the two classes of:

a) fiber

b) vitamin

c) minerals

d) carbohydrates - ANSWER- b) vitamins

Rationale: : Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E K), Water soluble vitamin (B, C).

fat-soluble - absorbed like fats, 1st into the lymph and then into the blood; Usually

occur together in fats and oils; Absorbed in the same manner as lipids. watersoluble - absorbed directly into the blood

A category of nutrients that assists other nutrients with metabolic functions

throughout the body is:

a) water

b) protein

c) vitamin

d) minerals - ANSWER- Vitamins

Rationale: : Vitamins indirectly assist other nutrients through the complete

processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion. Water provides a

fluid medium and a transport system for body processes. Protein makes up many

body structures, enzymes, and components of the immune system. Minerals serve

structural purposes and are found in body fluids.

The best source of action to provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is

to:

a) promote weight loss

b) eat a variety of foods

c) eat at least three meals per day

d) consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet. - ANSWER- b) eat a variety of foods

Rationale: :: Including a variety of foods increases the likelihood of obtaining

adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. Loss of weight will not contribute to

adequate nutrient intake. Eating at least 3 meals per day may help increase nutrient

intake to some extent, but they could still be meals that provide a limited

assortment of foods. Similarly, a high-fiber, low-fat diet could consist of foods that

are relatively low in vitamins and minerals.

If a college student is eating only one small meal per day in an attempt to lose

weight and is taking high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements to try make up

for the lack of food, he or she would be describe as having:

a) malnutrition

b) nonnutrition

c) overnutrition

d) disordered eating - ANSWER- a) malnutrition

Rationale: :: An imbalance of nutrients and/or energy (in this case, high intake of

some nutrients and low intake of energy) is called malnutrition. Overnutrition only

refers to excessive intake or nutrients and/or energy. Disordered eating refers to

unusual eating habits that may or may not lead to some form of malnutrition.

Nonnutrition is not a recognized term.

A teenager client is hungry and goes to the refrigerator for a snack. A holiday has

just been celebrated at her home, and many of her favorite foods are available. She

selects some slices of roast turkey and a cup of her aunt's special fruit salad. This is

an example of:

a) binging

b) abundance

c) food choice

d) food preference - ANSWER- d) food preference

Rationale: : This teenager is able to select foods according to her preferences.

Food choices are restricted by convenience, but many of her favorite foods are

available so her choices are not limited. The food is abundant, and she may choose

to binge and overeat, but her selections are made according to her food preference.

Economics is a significant factor influencing the nutritional status of communities.

To overcome economic disadvantage, public health efforts include:

a) the MyPyramid food guidance system

b) educational program on food safety