Nutrition Quiz 1

A patient is to receive 2400 kcal/day while recovering from a motor vehicle accident. He is to receive 50% of calories from carbohydrates, 25% of calories from fat, and 25% of calories from protein. Which of the following represents the appropriate calories for each substrate?

1200 kcal from carbohydrate, 600 kcal from fat, and 600 kcal from protein 1200 kcal from carbohydrate, 600 kcal from fat, and 600 kcal from protein: 2400 kcal x 0.50 = 1200 kcal from carbohydrates; 2400 kcal x 0.25 = 600 kcal from fat; and 2400 kcal x 0.25 = 600 kcal from protein.

A bagel that provides 40 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, and 1 g of fat provides __________.

185 kcal Carbohydrates have 4 kcal/g, 40 g x 4 kcal = 160 kcal; protein has 4 kcal/g x 4 g protein = 16 kcal from protein; fat has 9 kcal per gram x 1 gram = 9 kcal from protein. 160 kcal + 16 kcal + 9 kcal = 185 kcals

Overnutrition results from _____________.

Excess nutrient and/or energy intake over time

The body's reserve store of carbohydrate is __________.

Glycogen

Malnutrition often is caused by ______________.

Prolonged hospitalization

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the functions of protein? a.) protein can be used as coenzyme factors during cell metabolism b.) protein can be a primary fuel source even if there is adequate carbohydrate intake c.) protein is necessary nutrient to provide energy for the body in times of stress d.) protein is essential to tissue building and repair within the body

Protein is essential to tissue building and repair within the body

Which of the following is not a category of nutrient recommendations that is included in the DRIs? a.) Tolerable Upper Intake Level b.) Required Daily Allowance c.) Adequate Intake d.) Estimated Average Requirement

Required Daily Allowance

The maximal intake that is unlikely to pose adverse health risks is_____________.

Tolerable upper intake level (UL)

Human energy is measured in __________.

kilocalories

The goal of MyPlate food guide is to promote _____________.

physical activity, proportionality, moderation, variety, and gradual improvements in health