Nutrition Exam 1: Chapters 1-6
What are the six essential nutrient classes?(Ans- Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water
What is the major function of carbs?(Ans- Provide Energy
What is the major function of fats?(Ans- Provide Energy
What is the major function of proteins?(Ans- Build and repair tissues/provide energy
What is the major function of vitamins?(Ans- Regulate body processes
What is the major function of minerals?(Ans- Regulate body processes
What is the major function of water?(Ans- Regulate body process
What are the four steps in a nutritional assessment?(Ans- Anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, clinical examination and dietary/social history
What is considered a normal/healthy BMI?(Ans- 18.5 - 24.9
What lab is the best to draw for a current albumin status?(Ans- Serum prealbumin
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How far back does a serum albumin go?(Ans- 21 days
How far back does a serum prealbumin go back?(Ans- 2-5 days
What is a normal serum albumin level?(Ans- 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
What is a normal serum prealbumin level?(Ans- 17 - 35 g/dL
What are the two main dietary guidelines for Americans?(Ans- Half of grains should be whole grains, limit foods with added sugars
Why is grazing considered a helpful balanced diet tactic?(Ans- Blood sugar, overeating, consistent energy level, support lean muscle growth
What percentage of calories from fat should optimal food contain?(Ans- <30%
How many mg of sodium is recommended each day?(Ans- <2300 mg/day
What is the best tip when dining out?(Ans- Plan meal before leaving
What are the Jewish customs when it comes to meat preparation?(Ans- Drained of blood, prepared w/o milk or milk products, separate from dairy foods
What are the Jewish customs when it comes to meat consumptions?(Ans- Time must elapse between eating meat to eating dairy and vise versa, mouth must be rinsed after eating fish and before eating meat
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