Nursing Fundamentals Nutrition [2026]
Nursing Fundamentals Nutrition
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1. The most readily usable form of energy for Carbohydrates
body metabolism. When the body does not
receive an adequate supply, other sources
such as proteins and fats are used resulting
in weight loss
2. Sugar, starches and fiber are the main Carbohydrates
forms of energy for the body
3. Food sources of starches are plant foods, Potatoes , Macaroni, Rice are types which
vegetables, breads, cereals and grains food source
4. Food sources of sugars are fruits Honey, Molasses, Grapefruit, Apples
5. Fiber Does not furnish energy but is needed for
lower GI functioning
6. Carbohydrate deficiency Manifested as weight loss with protein
sources being use for energy
7. Anorexia, bulimia are manifestations of Carbohydrate deficiency
_________
8. Obesity and dental caries Clinical manifestations of over consumption
of carbohydrates
9. Proteins building blocks of the body, which break
down into amino acids
10. Enzymes Proteins that break down other proteins
11. When increased proteins are needed for tis- increased carbohydrates are required to
sue repair meet body's energy needs
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12. Essential amino acids Foods of high biologic value, such as eggs,
milk and dairy products, meat, fish, and
poultry
13. Lack of protein causes weakness, apathetic appearance,
poor fat stores under the skin, patchy scaly
skin, hair loses it color, wounds that fail to
heal
14. Fats the body's fuel and energy storage systems
and it cushions for protection
15. Fats stored for later use
16. Functions of fats maintain body temperature, acts as insu-
lation,cushions vital organs, facilitates ab-
sorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
17. Fat soluble vitamins ADEK
18. Fats Stored forms of energy that need carbohy-
drates for complete metabolism
19. Fats Classified as lipids (oils)
20. Solid fats breaks down into triglycerides and fatty
acids
21. Saturated and unsaturated Fatty acid classifications
22. Beef, pork, poultry, milk and milk products, Examples of saturated fats
butter, ice cream, egg yolk
23. Unsaturated fats
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Nursing Fundamentals Nutrition
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3vwscc
1. The most readily usable form of energy for Carbohydrates
body metabolism. When the body does not
receive an adequate supply, other sources
such as proteins and fats are used resulting
in weight loss
2. Sugar, starches and fiber are the main Carbohydrates
forms of energy for the body
3. Food sources of starches are plant foods, Potatoes , Macaroni, Rice are types which
vegetables, breads, cereals and grains food source
4. Food sources of sugars are fruits Honey, Molasses, Grapefruit, Apples
5. Fiber Does not furnish energy but is needed for
lower GI functioning
6. Carbohydrate deficiency Manifested as weight loss with protein
sources being use for energy
7. Anorexia, bulimia are manifestations of Carbohydrate deficiency
_________
8. Obesity and dental caries Clinical manifestations of over consumption
of carbohydrates
9. Proteins building blocks of the body, which break
down into amino acids
10. Enzymes Proteins that break down other proteins
11. When increased proteins are needed for tis- increased carbohydrates are required to
sue repair meet body's energy needs
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Nursing Fundamentals Nutrition
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3vwscc
12. Essential amino acids Foods of high biologic value, such as eggs,
milk and dairy products, meat, fish, and
poultry
13. Lack of protein causes weakness, apathetic appearance,
poor fat stores under the skin, patchy scaly
skin, hair loses it color, wounds that fail to
heal
14. Fats the body's fuel and energy storage systems
and it cushions for protection
15. Fats stored for later use
16. Functions of fats maintain body temperature, acts as insu-
lation,cushions vital organs, facilitates ab-
sorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
17. Fat soluble vitamins ADEK
18. Fats Stored forms of energy that need carbohy-
drates for complete metabolism
19. Fats Classified as lipids (oils)
20. Solid fats breaks down into triglycerides and fatty
acids
21. Saturated and unsaturated Fatty acid classifications
22. Beef, pork, poultry, milk and milk products, Examples of saturated fats
butter, ice cream, egg yolk
23. Unsaturated fats
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