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Hartman's nursing assistant care chapter 15 Exam Questions
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Proteins Good sources of these are fish meat dried
beans soy products and cheese they are
essential to tissue growth and repair
Water Without this a person can only live a few days
this is the most essential nutrition for life helps
maintain body temperature through
perspiration. 1/2 - 2/3 of body weight
Fats Help the body store energy adds flavor to food
helps absorb vitamins butter oil and salad
dressings classified as monosaturated
polysaturated and saturated
Vitamins The body cannot produce most of these they are fat
soluble and water soluble
Carbohydrates Provide fiber examples are bread cereal potatoes
Supply the body with energy
Minerals Iron and calcium are examples of these provide
energy and regulate body processes
Vegetables and fruits Myplates guidelines state that half of a person's plate
should be made of it this
Dark green Out of the following choices which color of
vegetable has the best nutritional content
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