Rasmussen College NURSING : NUR1172Nutritional Principles Study Guide Exam 1

What nutrients are the primary source of energy for the body? – carbohydrates, calories, fats, protein 2. What is the fuel factor for the macronutrients? Protein = 4kcal/gram, Fat 9kcal/gram, Carbohydrates 5kcal/gram 3. How is food energy measured - calorie 4. When macronutrient end products of digestion are ready for absorption there are three primary end products. What are they – carbs – fructose, glucose, galactose. Protein – amino acids. Fat – glycerol, diglycerides, monoglycerides and fatty acids 5. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the components of what macronutrients – fats and carbs 6. The three major components of the Dietary Reference Index are 7. Which component of the DRI looks at the average daily dietary nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group?