Pharm Exam Matching Practice
Which of the following foods is both energy and nutrient-dense? A. Strawberries B. Spinach C. Peanut Butter D. Apples
C.
Per serving, which of the following foods is the most energy-dense? A. 1/2 c strawberries B. 4 oz chocolate donut C. 8 oz fat free milk D. 3 oz baked chicken
D.
DRI
Dietary Reference Intake
RDA =
EAR + margin of safety
Hepatic Portal Vein
Important for transporting absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver
Peristalsis
Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
Edema
Major sign of protein-energy malnutrition
Iron is a
Micronutrient
Jejunum
Middle portion of small intestine
Growth spurt
Positive nitrogen balance
Dumping Syndrome
Rapid emptying of gastric contents into small intestines. Client experience ab pain, nausea, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, palpitations & tachycardia.
Protein digestion begins in the
Stomach
A nutrient requirement is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health. True or False?
True
An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the ________.
amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population
Duodenum
first portion of the small intestine
Water and minerals are absorbed in the
large intestine
An essential nutrient _______.
must be supplied by the diet
Fructose is a
simple carbohydrate