Nutrition I

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about nutrition.

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The process of providing essential nutrients to maintain a healthy body is called .: nutrition; If someone receives an inadequate amount of a nutrient, they are said to have .: a deficiency

Question 2

iron✔ sodiumcalcium

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✔ sodium

Question 3

IronSodium✔ Calcium

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✔ Calcium

Question 4

Which best defines a calorie?

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energy value of food

Question 5

Which nutrient is most important for absorbing calcium in the human body?

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vitamin D

Question 6

Which nutrient is also a good source of fiber?

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carbohydrate

Question 7

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about providing nutrition to patients.

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The use of feeding tubes to provide nutrition to patients is called nutrition.: enteral; nutrition is used if patients are unable to use a feeding tube due to severe medical conditions.: Parenteral

Question 8

Use the drop-down menus to select the mineral that best completes each statement.

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✔ Iron; aids blood cells in carrying oxygen and is derived from green vegetables and nuts.: Iron; Nerve and muscle function is influenced by , which comes from salt.: sodium; helps with heart and nerve function, as well as teeth and bone formation.: Calcium

Question 9

If a patient has a condition that results in problems with fluid balance in their body, which therapeutic diet might a doctor order?

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sodium-controlled diet

Question 10

What is the purpose of diets that control the intake of carbohydrates?

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to help decrease the blood sugar of patients

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