NURS 225 Nutrition Quiz 1 Questions and Answers Latest 2023/2024 | Complete Graded A+ The nurse is discussing protein with a client. The nurse describes that protein is formed from essential and nonessential amino acids. The client is having difficulties understanding the difference. The nurse should explain that essential amino acids are what?
A) The only amino acids necessary for growth and tissue maintenance
B) Amino acids that must be consumed in the diet
C) Amino acids that are found only in animal products and soy
D) Amino acids that are more important than nonessential amino acids
In 2009, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended limits of added sugar intake for adults to help prevent disease. What were those recommendations?
A) 6 teaspoonfuls for women; 10 teaspoonfuls for men
B) 8 teaspoonfuls for men; 6 teaspoonfuls for women
C) 6 teaspoonfuls for men; 10 teaspoonfuls for women
D) 4 teaspoonfuls for women; 6 teaspoonfuls for men
The nurse is working with a group of senior citizens in helping them develop weight loss goals. The seniors are surprised to learn
that traditional height-weight calculations to determine "ideal" body weight have now been replaced by what?
A) Body mass index B) Basal metabolic rate C) Desirable weight chart
D) Kilogram/meter calculations
The nurse recognizes that there are differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Which of the following is one of
those differences?
A) Water-soluble vitamins are more essential to life than fat-soluble vitamins.
A) The only amino acids necessary for growth and tissue maintenance
B) Amino acids that must be consumed in the diet
C) Amino acids that are found only in animal products and soy
D) Amino acids that are more important than nonessential amino acids
In 2009, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended limits of added sugar intake for adults to help prevent disease. What were those recommendations?
A) 6 teaspoonfuls for women; 10 teaspoonfuls for men
B) 8 teaspoonfuls for men; 6 teaspoonfuls for women
C) 6 teaspoonfuls for men; 10 teaspoonfuls for women
D) 4 teaspoonfuls for women; 6 teaspoonfuls for men
The nurse is working with a group of senior citizens in helping them develop weight loss goals. The seniors are surprised to learn
that traditional height-weight calculations to determine "ideal" body weight have now been replaced by what?
A) Body mass index B) Basal metabolic rate C) Desirable weight chart
D) Kilogram/meter calculations
The nurse recognizes that there are differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Which of the following is one of
those differences?
A) Water-soluble vitamins are more essential to life than fat-soluble vitamins.
