Summary NUR 155 - Exam 2 - Study Guide Latest Update 2026

NUR 155 - Exam 2 - Study Guide Latest Update 2026 ● Micronutrients: ○ Water soluble vitamins: C & B-complex, Biotin, Pantothenic acid ■ Body cannot store excess ○ Fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K ■ Body can store excess ○ Macrominerals: 100mg / day Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfur ○ Microminerals: 100mg / day. Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Iodine, Fluoride, Copper, Cobalt, Chromium, Selenium. ● Energy balance: relationship between energy consumed and energy used ● Calorie: unit of heat energy ● ENergy liberated from metabolism of food: ○ Carbs: 4 cal/ gm ○ Protein: 4 cal/ gm ○ Fat: 9 cal/ gm ○ Alcohol: 7 cal/ gm ● Metabolism: all biochemical and physiological processes by the body grow and maintain. ● BMR: rate of which your body burns cals ● REE: amount of cals it takes for your body to maintain basic functions ● IBW: optimal weight recommended for optimal health ● BMI: indicator of body fat % ○ Measure height in meters ○ Measure weight in kg ○ BMI = kg/m ● Factors affecting Nutrition: PAGE 1170 ○ Development stage ○ Gender ○ Ethnicity and Culture ○ Beliefs about food ○ Personal preferences in palate ○ Religion ○ Lifestyle ○ Economics: SES ○ Medications and therapy ○ Health ○ Alcohol consumption (low vitamin B) ○ Advertising ○ Psychological factors: stress, depressed, lonely ● Dietary Guidelines: ○ Shift toward plant based ○ Reduce added sugars and solid fats ○ Consume foods that have vitamin D, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber ○ Fat intak