NSG 3100 - Exam 4 | Study Questions and verified
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24-hour food recall - ANSWER- client recalls all the food and beverages consumed during a
typical 24-hour period
Anabolism - ANSWER- Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring energy.
Anemia - ANSWER- A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain
leads people to starve themselves
basal metabolic rate - ANSWER- the body's resting rate of energy expenditure
Body Mass Index (BMI) - ANSWER- a measure of body weight relative to height
Bottle mouth syndrome - ANSWER- describes the decay of an infant's teeth caused by
constant contact with sweet liquid from a bottle
bulimia nervosa - ANSWER- an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
caloric value - ANSWER- the amount of energy that nutrients or foods supply to the body
Catabolism - ANSWER- Metabolic pathways that break down molecules, releasing energy.
Cholesterol - ANSWER- A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat; a minor part of fat
in foods.
complete proteins - ANSWER- contain all essential amino acids
demand feeding - ANSWER- child is fed when hungry
diet history - ANSWER- a detailed record of dietary intake obtainable from 24-hour recalls,
food frequency questionnaires, food diaries, and similar sources
disaccharides - ANSWER- sucrose, lactose, maltose
Enteral - ANSWER- referring to a route of medication administration that uses the
gastrointestinal tract, such as swallowing a pill
, Enzymes - ANSWER- Catalysts for chemical reactions in living things
essential amino acids - ANSWER- Amino acids that are needed, but cannot be made by the
body; they must be eating in foods
iad - ANSWER- incontinence associated dermatitis
Fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER- A, D, E, K
Fats - ANSWER- lipids that are solid at room temperature
fatty acids - ANSWER- chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms
food diary - ANSWER- a record of what a person eats in each day
Food Frequency - ANSWER- A questionnaire that assesses intake of a variety of food groups
on a daily, weekly, or longer basis.
gastrostomy - ANSWER- creation of an artificial opening into the stomach
Glycerides - ANSWER- fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule
Glycogen - ANSWER- An extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the
liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.
Ideal Body Weight (IBW) - ANSWER- the optimal weight recommended for optimal health
incomplete proteins - ANSWER- proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids
iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER- anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
jejunostomy - ANSWER- creation of an opening in the jejunum
kilojoule - ANSWER- The energy value given to food
Large calorie (Calorie, kilocalorie [Kcal]) - ANSWER- Amount of heat energy required to raise
temp of 1 gram of water 15 to 16 degrees Celsius & is the unit used in nutrition. page 1253
Lipids - ANSWER- Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are
made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Lipoproteins - ANSWER- clusters of lipids associated with proteins that serve as transport
vehicles for lipids in the lymph and blood
Macrominerals - ANSWER- any of the minerals that people require daily in amounts over 100
mg
Answers | A+ Graded | 2026 Updates | 100% correct
24-hour food recall - ANSWER- client recalls all the food and beverages consumed during a
typical 24-hour period
Anabolism - ANSWER- Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring energy.
Anemia - ANSWER- A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain
leads people to starve themselves
basal metabolic rate - ANSWER- the body's resting rate of energy expenditure
Body Mass Index (BMI) - ANSWER- a measure of body weight relative to height
Bottle mouth syndrome - ANSWER- describes the decay of an infant's teeth caused by
constant contact with sweet liquid from a bottle
bulimia nervosa - ANSWER- an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
caloric value - ANSWER- the amount of energy that nutrients or foods supply to the body
Catabolism - ANSWER- Metabolic pathways that break down molecules, releasing energy.
Cholesterol - ANSWER- A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat; a minor part of fat
in foods.
complete proteins - ANSWER- contain all essential amino acids
demand feeding - ANSWER- child is fed when hungry
diet history - ANSWER- a detailed record of dietary intake obtainable from 24-hour recalls,
food frequency questionnaires, food diaries, and similar sources
disaccharides - ANSWER- sucrose, lactose, maltose
Enteral - ANSWER- referring to a route of medication administration that uses the
gastrointestinal tract, such as swallowing a pill
, Enzymes - ANSWER- Catalysts for chemical reactions in living things
essential amino acids - ANSWER- Amino acids that are needed, but cannot be made by the
body; they must be eating in foods
iad - ANSWER- incontinence associated dermatitis
Fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER- A, D, E, K
Fats - ANSWER- lipids that are solid at room temperature
fatty acids - ANSWER- chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms
food diary - ANSWER- a record of what a person eats in each day
Food Frequency - ANSWER- A questionnaire that assesses intake of a variety of food groups
on a daily, weekly, or longer basis.
gastrostomy - ANSWER- creation of an artificial opening into the stomach
Glycerides - ANSWER- fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule
Glycogen - ANSWER- An extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the
liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.
Ideal Body Weight (IBW) - ANSWER- the optimal weight recommended for optimal health
incomplete proteins - ANSWER- proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids
iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER- anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
jejunostomy - ANSWER- creation of an opening in the jejunum
kilojoule - ANSWER- The energy value given to food
Large calorie (Calorie, kilocalorie [Kcal]) - ANSWER- Amount of heat energy required to raise
temp of 1 gram of water 15 to 16 degrees Celsius & is the unit used in nutrition. page 1253
Lipids - ANSWER- Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are
made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Lipoproteins - ANSWER- clusters of lipids associated with proteins that serve as transport
vehicles for lipids in the lymph and blood
Macrominerals - ANSWER- any of the minerals that people require daily in amounts over 100
mg
