Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Exam (elaborations)

NUR218 EXAM 2, LECTURE 10

Rating
-
Sold
-
Pages
17
Grade
A+
Uploaded on
10-10-2024
Written in
2024/2025

NUR218 EXAM 2, LECTURE 10...

Institution
NUR218
Course
NUR218

Content preview

NUR218 EXAM 2, LECTURE 10

Intake nutrients --> tissue growth and energy production

What does nutrition do for the body?



minimum amount of energy intake required to maintain body functions at rest

What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

building up; cell growth, mineralization of bone, development of muscle mass

What is ANABOLISM?



breaking down; results in release of energy, ex: glycolysis

What is CATABOLISM?



main nutrients needed for body function; carbs, fat, protein, water

What macronutrients does the body need?

Nutrients

What micronutrients does the body need?

1 calorie

What is the energy measure in kilocalories equivalent to calories?

45-65 %; 4 kcal/gram

CARBOHYDRATES-what % of total daily calories does a person need?

sugar-fructose, sucrose, lactose, glucose; provide quick energy

What are simple carbohydrates?

more complex-breaking down takes longer before use by cells; starches/fiber/glycogen;
ex: legumes, bread, rice, pasta, starchy veggies

What are complex carbohydrates?

,What are sources of them???



ketosis (use of fat for energy) and/or use of proteins for energy

Want to intake enough carbs to prevent.??



20-35 g/day

For carbohydrates, what is the recommended daily intake for FIBER??



reduces risks of constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease; sources = wheat,
whole grains, spinach

What is insoluble fiber?



slows digestion so you feel full longer along with heart healthy benefits lowers
cholesterol maintains blood sugars sources = oats, legumes, fruits, Metamucil What is
soluble fiber?



20-35%; 9kcal/gram

What is the RDA for FAT in calories/day?



energy production insulation of organs/nerve fibers vitamin absorption transportation of
fat-soluble vitamins

What are the functions of fat?



want to limit intake sources = red meat fried foods

What are saturated fats and trans fats?



healthy fats; sources = olive oil, avocados

What are monosaturated fats?

, omega 3 and omega 6, body does not synthesize these; help with normal brain/nervous
functioning, blood clotting; omega 3s reduce risk of heart disease and are good for
brain development in kids

What type of fatty acids should be taken in through the diet?



Why?



15-20%; 4kcal/gram

What is the daily caloric intake recommendation for PROTEIN?



active role in maintenance/repair of body's tissues/organs/cells; hemoglobin,
prothrombin, amino acids

What does protein do for the body?



What are components of protein?



protein in RBCs that transports O2 to cells

With protein, what is hemoglobin?



clotting protein

With protein, what is prothrombin?




building blocks of proteins; must be consumed as body does not store or make these

With protein, what are amino acids?




contains all essential amino acids; ex: milk, cheese, eggs, fish, meat, soybeans

Written for

Institution
NUR218
Course
NUR218

Document information

Uploaded on
October 10, 2024
Number of pages
17
Written in
2024/2025
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers

Subjects

$10.49
Get access to the full document:

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF


Also available in package deal

Get to know the seller

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
Easton West Virgina University
Follow You need to be logged in order to follow users or courses
Sold
559
Member since
3 year
Number of followers
221
Documents
27380
Last sold
1 day ago

3.9

118 reviews

5
55
4
21
3
25
2
7
1
10

Recently viewed by you

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions