Exam 1: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Nutrition | Review with Questions and Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade- Rasmussen

Exam 1: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 (New 2024/
2025 Update) Nutrition | Review with
Questions and Answers| 100% Correct| A
Grade- Rasmussen

QUESTION
What is the purpose of salivary amylase?


Answer:
Breaks down carbs



QUESTION
What is the sugar that all carbs are converted to for transport in the blood?


Answer:
Glucose



QUESTION
Which nutrient is the body's preferred energy source?


Answer:
Carb



QUESTION
What is the AMDR for Lipids?


Answer:
20-35%

, QUESTION
Which fats can lower LDL cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart disease?


Answer:
dietary fat



QUESTION
Lipids are more or less complex than carbs?


Answer:
More Complex



QUESTION
What fats are found only in the body if consumed and use hydrogenation to make margarine
from polyunsaturated oil's?


Answer:
Trans Fats



QUESTION
What are essential fatty acids?


Answer:
linoleic acid and linolenic acid



QUESTION
Which three foods typically contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats?


Answer:
Olive oil, canola oil, and plants