Final Exam: NR228 / NR 228 Nutrition Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A (2024/2025 Update) -Chamberlain
QUESTION
The
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Answer:
-plenty of fruits, vegetables, bread and other grains, potatoes, beans, nuts, and seeds
-olive oil as a primary fat source
-dairy products, eggs, fish, and poultry in low to moderate amounts
QUESTION
Carbohydrates
Answer:
-sugars
-starches
-fiber(does not provide calories)
-mainly found in plant sources
-classified as either simple or complex
-consume 45-56% of their daily calories from carbohydrates
-130 grams per day.
-Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram
-3/4 of the plate should contain carbohydrates
-fruits: 2 cups per day
-vegetables: 2½ cups
-grains: 6 ounces
QUESTION
Carbohydrates function
Answer:
-Energy for body
-maintain blood glucose levels between 70-100mg/dl
QUESTION
Simple carbohydrates
Answer:
-sugar molecules: monosaccharides(1) and disaccha- rides(2)
-monosaccharides example= glucose, fructose, maltose, sucrose and lactose
-glucose: simplest form of sugar, and it is rapidly used by any cell in body
-Glucose does not have go through a digestion process
-simple carbohydrates: honey, milk, fruits, juices, syrups, simple sugars, candies
-high glycemic index
-sugar is no more than 10% of daily calorie intake
QUESTION
Complex carbohydrates
Answer:
-polysaccharides: consists of starches and fibers
-starches are broken down and used as an energy source
-fiber is used to assist with digestion
-takes the body longer to digest starches and fiber
-Soluble and Insoluble fiber
-complex carbohydrates: grains, legumes, and starchy vegetables(provide additional vitamins and minerals), oatmeal, pasta, sweet potatoes
-low glycemic index
-consume 38 and 25 grams of fiber a day
QUESTION
Fiber
Answer:
-provides bulk to chyme, move through the digestive system easily
-assists the small intestine with vitamin synthesis
-aid in glucose regulation
-slow the absorption of cholesterol
-speed the passage of chyme
-feel full longer after eating
-Soluble and Insoluble fiber
QUESTION
Soluble Fiber
Answer:
Benefits
-Attracts water and turns into gel
-Slows digestion
-Lowers blood cholesterol
Foods High in Soluble Fiber
-Oatmeal
-Lentils
-Apples
-Oranges
-Nuts
-Flaxseeds
-Beans
-Dried peas
-Cucumbers
-Celery
-Carrots
QUESTION
Insoluble Fiber
Answer:
Benefits
-Made of non-soluble cellulose
-Speeds food through digestive tract
-Adds bulk to prevent constipation
Foods High in Insoluble Fiber
-Barley
-Couscous
-Brown rice
-Zucchini
-Broccoli
-Cabbage
-Green beans
-Dark leafy vegetables
-Root vegetable skins
QUESTION
-Difference between soluble and insoluble fiber
Answer:
soluble fiber: dissolves in fluid
insoluble fiber: does not dissolve in fluid.
QUESTION
Risks of Low Carbohydrate Intake
Answer:
Bad breath - Related to the body breaking down ketones for energy
Rash - Related to the reduction of vitamins and minerals in the diet
Constipation - Related to reduced fiber intake
Weakness - Related to reduced glucose stores in muscles
Headache - Related to low glucose stores, brain fog
QUESTION
Water
Answer:
-structural components of cells
-regulates body temperature
-cushions body organs
-can be a source of trace minerals
-13 cups a day for men
-9 cups a day for women
-daily intake of at least 500 mL (about 2 cups) of [Show Less]