NR 228 FINAL EXAM 1
1. Which principle of health diet suggest selecting a wide range of foods as represented by the USDA’s
MyPlate food plan?
a) Variety
b) Moderation
c) Adequacy
d) Energy density
2. A group of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups and
communities is known as:
a) Wellness
b) health promotion
c) tertiary prevention
d) nutritional assessment
3. Food descriptions on labels assist us in better understanding the products inside of the package.
Which of the following food description is false?
a) “Extra lean” contains less than 5g of fat, 2g of saturated fat, and 95mg of cholesterol per
serving.
b) “Light or lite” products contain half the calories of two thirds the fat content of the original
product.
c) “Lean” contains less than 10f of fat, 4g of saturated fat, and 95mg of cholesterol per serving.
d) “Good source of” contains 10%-19% of daily value for specific vitamin, mineral, or fiber in one
serving.
4. Nutrients that DO NOT yield energy include:
a) minerals, vitamins and water
b) protein, water and vitamins
c) water, vitamins, and carbohydrates

d) minerals, vitamins, and proteins. NOTE: Energy-yielding nutrients are organic
 Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
5. The nutrients that provides the highest number of kcals per gram is:
a) protein
b) alcohol
c) fat
d) carbohydrate NOTE: Kcals values for carbohydrates (4gr), Protein (4gr), alcohol (7gr), Lipids/fat (9gr)
6. As a nurse, you know that health promotion typically, consist of strategies use to increase the level
of the health of individuals, their families, groups, and entire communities. Example of health
promotion strategies implement by nurse often include:
a) Knowledge, power, and community services
b) trust, government stipends, and managed care
c) knowledge, techniques, and community support
d) trust, cultural perception and knowledge
7. Water soluble and fat soluble describes the two classes of:
a) fiber
b) vitamin
c) minerals
d) carbohydrates
 NOTE: Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E K), Water soluble vitamin (B, C).
 fat-soluble - absorbed like fats, 1st into the lymph and then into the blood; Usually occur
together in fats and oils; Absorbed in the same manner as lipids.
water-soluble - absorbed directly into the blood

8. A category of nutrients that assists other nutrients with metabolic functions throughout the body is:
a) water
b) protein
c) vitamin
d) minerals
 NOTE: Vitamins indirectly assist other nutrients through the complete processes of digestion,
absorption, metabolism, and excretion. Water provides a fluid medium and a transport system
for body processes. Protein makes up many body structures, enzymes, and components of the
immune system. Minerals serve structural purposes and are found in body fluids.
9. The best source of action to provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is to:
a) promote weight loss
b) eat a variety of foods
c) eat at least three meals per day
d) consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet.
 NOTE: Including a variety of foods increases the likelihood of obtaining adequate amounts of
vitamins and minerals. Loss of weight will not contribute to adequate nutrient intake. Eating at
least 3 meals per day may help increase nutrient intake to some extent, but they could still be
meals that provide a limited assortment of foods. Similarly, a high-fiber, low-fat diet could
consist of foods that are relatively low in vitamins and minerals.
10. If a college student is eating only one small meal per day in an attempt to lose weight and is taking
high doses of vitamin and mineral supplements to try make up for the lack of food, he or she would be
describe as having:
a) malnutrition
b) nonnutrition
c) overnutrition
d) disordered eating
 NOTE: An imbalance of nutrients and/or energy (in this case, high intake of some nutrients and
low intake of energy) is called malnutrition. Overnutrition only refers to excessive intake or
nutrients and/or energy. Disordered eating refers to unusual eating habits that may or may not
lead to some form of malnutrition. Nonnutrition is not a recognized term.

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