NURS 1013 NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Nutrition
the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease.
Nutrients
Specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity,
reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from illness or injury.
Nutrient Functions
Energy, tissue growth, tissue maintenance, basic body process regulation, nutrient
density=proportion of essential nutrients to # of calories, high nutrition density foods
Carbohydrates
supplies energy, 90% carb intake digested, converts to glucose for transport through
blood
Proteins
Vital component of every living cell, combinations form amino acids
Major functions:
maintain and repair body tissues, build new body tissue
Fats
Composed of triglycerides and fatty acids
Vitamins
Needed to utilize carbs/proteins/fats
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Nutrition
the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease.
Nutrients
Specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity,
reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from illness or injury.
Nutrient Functions
Energy, tissue growth, tissue maintenance, basic body process regulation, nutrient
density=proportion of essential nutrients to # of calories, high nutrition density foods
Carbohydrates
supplies energy, 90% carb intake digested, converts to glucose for transport through
blood
Proteins
Vital component of every living cell, combinations form amino acids
Major functions:
maintain and repair body tissues, build new body tissue
Fats
Composed of triglycerides and fatty acids
Vitamins
Needed to utilize carbs/proteins/fats
