Week 1 - Nutrition Nursing

Question 1

calorie estimation for healthy adults

Answer 1

20kcal/kg

Question 2

calorie estimation for elderly adults

Answer 2

25kcal/kg

Question 3

calorie estimation for obese adults

Answer 3

20kcal/kg

Question 4

weight for healthy adult

Answer 4

72.7 kg

Question 5

weight for elderly adult

Answer 5

70.4 kg

Question 6

weight for obese adult

Answer 6

90.9 kg

Question 7

the hamwi method…

Answer 7

estimates recommended weight based on medium sized person

Question 8

hamwi method for women

Answer 8

100 lbs. first 5 feet
+5 lb for each inch over

ex) 5’4 = 100 + (5x4)
=120 lb

Question 9

hamwi method for men

Answer 9

106 for first 5 ft
+6 for each inch over

ex) 6’ = 106 + (6x12)
=178

Question 10

simple CHO

Answer 10

sugars that contain only 1-2 molecules of C, H, O

• -usually ends in -ose
• mono or di -saccharides

Question 11

monosaccharides

Answer 11

• single molecule

- digested as is

Question 12

types of monosaccharides

Answer 12

• glucose (dextrose)
• fructose
• galactose

Question 13

disaccharides

Answer 13

-2 molecule of simple sugar

Question 14

types of disaccharides

Answer 14

• sucrose
• maltose
• lactose

Question 15

complex CHO

Answer 15

polysaccharides

-multiple glucose molecules

Question 16

types of polysaccharides

Answer 16

• starch
• glycogen
• fiber

Question 17

starch

Answer 17

plant version

• stored in seed root or stems
• found in grains

Question 18

glycogen

Answer 18

animal version

• stored for energy
• limited supply available for liver + muscles

Question 19

fiber

Answer 19

• polysaccharide that CANNOT be digested
• NOT an energy source
• soluble or insoluble

Question 20

dietary vs functional fiber

Answer 20

D: found in plants intact
F: isolated + extracted fr plants

Question 21

how many calories are in carbs?

Answer 21

4 kcal per gram

Question 22

macronutrients provide ___

Answer 22

calories

Question 23

our body needs ___ grams of carbs per day

Answer 23

130 grams

Question 24

functions of CHO

Answer 24

provides energy to cells

-only energy source for eyes and brain

Question 25

___% of kcal of CHO per day

Answer 25

45-65

Question 26

serving size of CHO

Answer 26

15 grams

Question 27

Pancreas helps breakdown..

Answer 27

CHO

Question 28

monosaccharides are metabolized into..

Answer 28

glucose

Question 29

proteins are ___ cals per gram

Answer 29

4 kcal

Question 30

recommended protein intake per day

Answer 30

0.8 gm/kg

Question 31

3 types of proteins

Answer 31

1 complete 2 incomplete 3 complimentary

Question 32

complete protein

Answer 32

provides 9 essential amino acids for protein synthesis

Question 33

incomplete proteins

Answer 33

does not have all 9 esssential amino acids | -all plant proteins except SOY are incomplete

Question 34

complimentary proteins

Answer 34

2 or more incomplete proteins that together make up the 9 essential amino acids ex) hummus + pita, mac + cheese

Question 35

protein functions

Answer 35

- tissue growth (cata + ana) - balance of nitrogen/water - support metab process

Question 36

non animal food source of COMPLETE protein

Answer 36

- soy - rice + beans - quinoa - buckwheat

Question 37

fat calories

Answer 37

9 kcal/gram

Question 38

recommended daily fat intake

Answer 38

20-35% of total diet | -less than 10% from saturated

Question 39

for inidividuals w cardiovasc issues or diabetes, the recommended saturated source is

Answer 39

less than 7%

Question 40

Saturated fat

Answer 40

- high LDL cholesterol | - mostly from animal source

Question 41

Unsaturated fatty acids

Answer 41

- plant source - monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats - omega 3 + omega 6

Question 42

hydrogenated fats

Answer 42

- manmade process except butter/lard | - not recommended

Question 43

trans fat

Answer 43

- not recommended | - baked goods

Question 44

triglycerides

Answer 44

allows fat soluble vitamin transport - forms adipose tissue - supply body energy

Question 45

phospholipids

Answer 45

emulsify fat - cell membrane structure - transfer

Question 46

sterols

Answer 46

cholesterol - animal product - no calories

Question 47

about __% of consumed fat is absorbed

Answer 47

95% | -small fat particles are absorbed directly thru mucosal cells into capillaries

Question 48

fat catabolism

Answer 48

- increases when carb intake is inadequate | - insufficient fuel choice

Question 49

largest + msot eddicient energy reserve

Answer 49

adipose tissue

Question 50

one lb of fat provides _____ cals

Answer 50

3500