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Chapter 1: Food, Nutrition, and Health
Chapter 1: Food, Nutrition, and Health
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a community
would assist in which of the following?
a. supporting the National Health Goals-Healthy People 2020
b. reducing world hunger in the United States and Asia
c. improving Medicare reimbursement claims
d. providing access to child care services for children
ANS: A
Healthy People 2020 has a wide influence and is the focus of the nation’s main objective to promote
health and prevent disease.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 3-Feb
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A patient requires a nutrition assessment. The most appropriate professional to perform the
assessment is a
a. physician.
b. nurse.
c. public health nutritionist.
d. registered dietitian.
ANS: D
The registered dietitian is the nutrition expert registered with the Commission of Dietetic
Registration (CDR), the certifying agency of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered
dietitians are the only professionals who have met strict educational and professional prerequisites
and passed a national registration examination, which would properly prepare them to conduct a
nutrition assessment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

3. The sum of all body processes inside living cells that sustain life and health is
a. science.
b. digestion.
c. metabolism.
d. nutrition.
ANS: C
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body. Metabolism provides
energy, builds tissue, and regulates metabolic processes in the body.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 4-Mar TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
4. The nutrients that provide the body with its primary source of fuel for energy are
a. vitamins.
b. minerals.
c. fiber.
d. carbohydrates.
ANS: D
Carbohydrates (e.g., starches and sugars) are the body’s primary fuel to carry out necessary
processes; fat is the secondary source of energy.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
5. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the functions of protein?
a. Proteins can be a primary fuel source even if there is adequate carbohydrate intake.
b. Proteins are a necessary nutrient to provide energy for the body in times of stress.
c. Proteins can be used as coenzyme factors during cell metabolism.
d. Proteins are essential to tissue building and repair within the body.
ANS: D
The primary function of proteins is to provide amino acids, which are the building units necessary to
build and repair tissues within the body. This is a constant process that ensures adequate growth and
maintenance of tissues for a strong body.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
6. A 65-year-old man requires 2000 kcal/day without any specific fat or carbohydrate requirements.
The approximate number of kilocalories per day from fat his diet should provide is _____ kcal/day.
a. 400 to 700
b. 100 to 300
c. 500 to 800
d. 900 to 1200
ANS: A
Fat should provide no more than 20% to 35% of the total kilocalories per day, so for a 2000-kcal diet
400 to 700 kcal should be provided.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
7. The body’s main storage form of carbohydrate is
a. glycogen.
b. glycerol.
c. glucagon.
d. glucose.
ANS: A
Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is the main storage form of carbohydrate in the human body. It is
mainly stored in the liver and to a lesser extent in muscle tissue.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
8. The number of kilocalories provided by one slice of bread that contains 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g
protein, and 1 g fat is _____ kcal.
a. 34
b. 136
c. 141
d. 306
ANS: C

Calculate as follows: Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal/g, protein provides 4 kcal/g, and fat provides 9
kcal/g. Therefore:
30 g carbohydrate ´ 4 kcal/g = 120 kcal
3 g protein ´ 4 kcal/g = 12 kcal
1 g fat ´ 9 kcal/g = 9 kcal
= 141 total kcal (120 kcal + 12 kcal + 9 kcal)
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
9. The number of kilocalories from fat in a sandwich that contains 22 g fat is _____ kcal.
a. 88
b. 132
c. 154
d. 198
ANS: C
Fat provides 9 kcal/g. Thus, 22 g fat ´ 9 kcal/g = 198 kcal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
10. The number of kilocalories from protein in a sandwich that contains 15 g protein is _____ kcal.
a. 45
b. 60
c. 75
d. 135
ANS: B
Protein provides 4 kcal/g. Thus, 15 g protein ´ 4 kcal/g = 60 kcal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

11. The basic building units of protein are called _____ acids.
a. fatty
b. amino
c. nucleic
d. carboxyl
ANS: B
The basic building units of protein are amino acids, which are necessary for building, repairing, and
maintaining body tissues.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
12. The main nutrients involved in metabolic regulation and control are
a. water and vitamins.
b. vitamins and minerals.
c. vitamins and fatty acids.
d. minerals and carbohydrates.
ANS: B
Vitamins and minerals are the key nutrients in regulating and controlling the many chemical
processes in the body. Vitamins and minerals function as coenzyme factors, which are components of
cell enzymes that govern cell chemical reactions in cell metabolism.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 5 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
13. The dietary regimen that would provide optimal nutrition for a person who is recovering from an
extended illness is a diet
a. low in protein, fat, and carbohydrates; high in minerals and vitamins; and very low in fiber.
b. providing adequate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins along with
adequate water and fiber.
c. high in protein, fiber, and fluid; low in carbohydrates; and adequate in vitamins and minerals.
d. with essential amounts of vitamins and minerals; high in protein; and low in fat, carbohydrates,
and fiber.
ANS: B

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Optimal nutrition incorporates a varied diet supplying adequate amounts of all nutrients, including
carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and fluid.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
14. A young woman is 5 months pregnant. She currently lives in a condition of poverty and often
runs out of money to buy food. She is most at risk for
a. liver damage.
b. osteopenia.
c. undernutrition.
d. overnutrition.
ANS: C
A person with undernutrition, or an intake less than the desired amounts of nutrients a person needs
to sustain and maintain health, carries a greater risk for physical illness than a person receiving
adequate nutrition. In this case, a young pregnant woman living in poverty who cannot obtain the
necessary nutrition for her and her baby is in a state of undernutrition, placing both at nutritional risk.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
15. Which factors place a person at the greatest risk for malnutrition?
a. poor appetite, insufficient nutrient intake, poor hygiene, and depleted nutrition reserves
b. poor hygiene, insufficient exercise, and excess carbohydrate intake
c. depleted carbohydrate intake, poor hygiene, and excess calorie intake
d. poor appetite, insufficient nutrient intake, depleted nutrition reserves, and a form of metabolic
stress
ANS: D
Malnutrition appears when nutritional reserves are depleted and nutrient and energy intake is not
sufficient to meet day-to-day needs or added metabolic stress.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 5 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
16. Mr. Katz, who is 48 years old, is admitted to the hospital with a fracture to his left hip. He weighs
248 lb (54 lb above his desired weight). He is considered to be in a state of overnutrition. The

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statement most true regarding his state of overnutrition is
a. desired nutrients are consumed in excess amounts without the risk of malnutrition.
b. because excess body fat is evident and excess calories are consumed, there is no risk of nutrient
deficiency leading to malnutrition.
c. even though excess body fat and excess nutrient intake are evident, there still may be a risk for
some type of nutrient deficiency leading to malnutrition.
d. excess body weight may or may not be present along with excess consumption of carbohydrates
and fat, which results in inadequate vitamin and mineral intake.
ANS: C
Overnutrition results from excess nutrient and energy intake over time, resulting in excess weight and
a state of obesity. Malnutrition can result from excess body weight and the lack of vitamin- and
mineral-rich food consumption (e.g., consumption of fatty and carbohydrate-rich foods only).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
17. Which is least likely to be a primary cause of malnutrition?
a. conditions of poverty
b. prolonged hospitalization
c. homelessness
d. exercise
ANS: D
Malnutrition appears when nutritional reserves are depleted and nutrient and energy intake is not
sufficient to meet day-to-day needs or the additional requirements necessary during periods of stress.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 6-May
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
18. Overnutrition is characterized by
a. overeating at a meal.
b. excess nutrient and energy intake over time.
c. eating a diet with too much variety.
d. using dietary supplements.
ANS: B

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Overnutrition results from excess nutrient and energy intake over time or occurs when excessive
amounts of nutrient supplements are consumed, resulting in tissue-damaging effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 6 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
19. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) address the nutrient needs of
a. all adults.
b. most healthy population groups.
c. minority ethnic groups.
d. pregnant women, infants, and children.
ANS: B
The DRIs refer to a system of reference values that can be used for assessing and planning diets for
healthy population groups and other purposes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7-Jun
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
20. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are developed by the
a. U.S. Public Health Service.
b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
c. National Academy of Sciences, Food and Nutrition Board.
d. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ANS: C
DRIs are developed by the National Academy of Sciences, Food and Nutrition Board.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7-Jun
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
21. When not enough scientific evidence is available to establish a Recommended Dietary Allowance
(RDA), the value used to guide intake is called the
a. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).
b. tolerable upper intake level (UL).
c. estimated average requirement (EAR).
d. adequate intake (AI).

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ANS: D
AI is used as a guide when not enough scientific data are available to establish the RDA figure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
22. You are asked to help plan meals for a local monthly community dinner meeting for the elderly.
The tool that would be most helpful for planning healthy meals is the
a. Dietary Reference Intakes.
b. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
c. MyPlate food guidance system.
d. basic four food groups.
ANS: C
MyPlate, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides a valuable tool for meal
planning, providing serving sizes for each food group and the ability to create a balanced meal from
each group listed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 8-Jul
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
23. You are asked to explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to an adult community evening
class at the local college. The most appropriate areas to cover in teaching this topic include
a. appropriate amounts of sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, trans—fatty acids, whole grains, and
alcohol.
b. adequate calories and protein for weight maintenance, smoking cessation, herbal supplements, and
food fads.
c. importance of low-carbohydrate diets, smoking cessation, herbal supplements, appropriate food
groups, and sodium and potassium.
d. food security, weight maintenance, glucose monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring technique.
ANS: A
The Dietary Guidelines outline key recommendations to balance calories and maintain weight along
with foods and food components to reduce including sodium, saturated fatty acids, cholesterol,
trans—fatty acids, added fats and sugars, refined grains, along with recommendations for limiting
alcohol.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 10
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
24. A patient asks you what he should eat to maintain an optimal diet. An appropriate response would
be to
a. eat a variety of foods and eat in moderation.
b. avoid all fast food and processed foods.
c. eat only natural, organic foods.
d. use vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure adequate nutrients.
ANS: A
An optimal diet contains a variety of foods and in appropriate quantities to
maintain proper weight and health. All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
25. The goal of the MyPlate food guide is to promote
a. variety, proportion moderation, gradual improvements, and physical activity.
b. physical activity, portion control, daily blood pressure monitoring, and gradual improvements in
health.
c. portion control, daily physical activity, daily glucose monitoring, moderation, and variety.
d. variety, moderation, weighing food portions, daily blood pressure monitoring, and glucose
monitoring.
ANS: A
The goal of MyPyramid is to promote variety, proportion moderation, gradual improvements, and
physical activity.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
26. 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?
a. 1500 kcal from carbohydrates, 500 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
b. 1400 kcal from carbohydrates, 600 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
c. 1200 kcal from carbohydrates, 600 kcal from fat, and 600 kcal from protein

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d. 1600 kcal from carbohydrates, 400 kcal from fat, and 400 kcal from protein
ANS: C
2400 kcal ´ 0.50 = 1200 kcal from carbohydrates; 2400 kcal ´ 0.25 = 600 kcal from fat; and 2400 kcal
´ 0.25 = 600 kcal from protein.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Physiological Integrity, Physiological
Adaptation
27. A patient is placed on a 2300-kcal diet. The health care provider is asked to calculate the grams
of carbohydrates he is receiving from the diet. The number of grams of carbohydrates is
a. 50 g.
b. 35 g.
c. 250 g.
d. impossible to calculate from this data.
ANS: D
The percentage of carbohydrate in the diet typically ranges from 45% to 65% of total calories
depending on individual needs, tastes, habits, living situations, and energy demands. However, the
health care provider would need to know the specific foods the patient is eating to calculate
carbohydrate intake.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Physiological Integrity, Physiological
Adaptation
28. A 52-year-old single woman comes to the health professional for advice on maintaining optimal
nutritional health. Her food intake records indicate that she likes to eat at fast food restaurants at least
twice a week, and relies on processed foods for the majority of her dietary intake. She maintains an
active lifestyle and works part time at the local bank. The next step to assist this woman would be to
a. assess meal plan options along with the ability to prepare nutritious foods.
b. obtain laboratory values to further assess her nutrition status and recommend supplementing her
diet with vitamins and minerals.
c. find ways to decrease eating at fast food restaurants and incorporate physical exercise into her

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daily routine.
d. recommend that she use the MyPlate food guide to change her eating style and attend cooking
classes at the local community center.
ANS: A
The American food environment has been constantly changing over the past several years, with more
people eating out and consuming more processed foods. Educating people to follow the MyPlate
food guide and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 8-Jul TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Physiological Integrity, Physiological
Adaptation
29. The person most at risk for malnutrition would be a(n)
a. active young adult who eats 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables along with lean meats and fish
and complex carbohydrates and exercises 3 times a week.
b. young child who refuses to eat peas, green beans, and broccoli but loves fruits and other
vegetables.
c. middle-aged man undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia and who is having difficulty eating solid
food.
d. young weight lifter who has recently undergone surgery for a compound fracture of his left femur.
ANS: C
Malnutrition appears when nutrition reserves are depleted or nutrient and energy intake is not
sufficient to meet the day-to-day needs along with the added metabolic stress. In this case, cancer and
chemotherapy place an increased metabolic stress on the body and the patient is unable to consume
enough food to meet his nutrient requirements, placing him at risk for malnutrition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 6-May
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
30. C.G. is a 45-year-old man who has a history of diabetes, and the dietary history reveals that he
enjoys a good breakfast with whole grain cereal and fruit. For lunch he usually eats soup or an entrée
consisting of a salad and meat along with 2% milk and a sugared soda. He usually has an afternoon
snack of chips and sugared soda and dinner is eaten at a restaurant most days of the week where he
chooses steaks, hamburgers, and fries or onion rings along with a salad and a beer or other high-

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calorie beverage. One of the most important recommendations for C.G. would be
a. not to eat at restaurants on a regular basis unless he chooses salads only along with water.
b. to continue with whole grains, lean proteins, and vegetables and replace sugary sodas with sugar-
free beverages.
c. to drink skim milk and eliminate soups, replacing them with fatty fish five meals a week.
d. to enjoy his diet as is but encourage adequate amounts of exercise throughout the week.
ANS: B
The Choose MyPlate approach encourages making food choices for a healthy lifestyle including
balancing calories; enjoying food but in a portion-controlled approach; encouraging whole grains,
fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy; decreasing high fat and sugary foods; and monitoring sodium. In
this case where diabetes is a concern as well, a meal plan emphasizing portion control, whole grains,
vegetables, and drinks without sugar would be appropriate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 8 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Physiological Integrity, Physiological
Adaptation
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Carbohydrates are nutrients that are composed of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and
a. oxygen.
b. nitrogen.
c. water.
d. glucose.
ANS: A
The chemical nature of carbohydrates is carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 14 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
2. Carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition because they
a. provide a long-term energy store.

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b. are digested in the stomach.
c. help regulate body functions.
d. provide the body’s major source of energy.
ANS: D
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the major source of energy for the body, comprising approximately
50% of total caloric intake.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 13 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
3. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the
a. central nervous system and muscles.
b. heart and liver.
c. small intestine.
d. liver and muscles.
ANS: D
Rationale: Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
4. An example of a food that contains a fructose sugar is
a. milk.
b. honey.
c. molasses.
d. corn.
ANS: B
Fructose is a monosaccharide and is the sweetest of the simple sugars. It is primarily found in fruits
and honey.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 14
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
5. Examples of the simple carbohydrates include
a. glucose and galactose.

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b. sucrose and starch.
c. lactose and lignin.
d. fructose and glycogen.
ANS: A
Monosaccharides are the simple sugar units used to build more-complex carbohydrates. The
monosaccharides are glucose, galactose, and fructose.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 15-16
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
6. The sugar to which all other sugars are converted and the one that circulates in the blood to
provide major fuel for the body’s cells is
a. sucrose.
b. fructose.
c. glucose.
d. maltose.
ANS: C
Glucose is a monosaccharide considered the basic single sugar in the body’s metabolism. Glucose is
the form of sugar circulating in the blood and is the primary fuel for the cells.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 14 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
7. Carbohydrates are called “quick energy” foods because
a. they do not take long to prepare and are readily available.
b. the human body can rapidly break them down to yield energy.
c. they are abundant in fast foods and can be readily absorbed.
d. they can yield more energy than other nutrients.
ANS: B
Carbohydrates are considered “quick energy” foods because they can readily be metabolized in the
body to yield glucose, the main fuel source for the body.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 14 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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8. The carbohydrate form in which glucose is stored in the body is
a. starch.
b. polysaccharide.
c. glycogen.
d. fructose.
ANS: C
Glucose is stored in the body as glycogen.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
9. Of the following, the best food choices for dietary fiber include
a. fruit and fruit juice.
b. rice and crackers.
c. iceberg lettuce and tomato juice.
d. lentils and corn.
ANS: D
Dietary fiber is found in unrefined and whole plant foods. Of the choices listed, lentils and corn
provide the highest amount of dietary fiber.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 17 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
10. Types of dietary fiber include
a. lactose, galactose, and maltose.
b. polysaccharides and polyols.
c. starch, ptyalin and glucose
d. cellulose, lignin, and noncellulose.
ANS: D
Dietary fiber is found in plant foods. Plants contain several types of dietary fiber, including cellulose,
lignin, and noncellulose polysaccharides.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17-19 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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11. The recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for an adult woman is _____ g/day.
a. 15
b. 21
c. 25
d. 30
ANS: C
The recommended intake of fiber for men and women aged 50 years and younger is 38 g/day and 25
g/day, respectively.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 19 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
12. The health professional is determining the caloric intake for a patient. Her caloric intake from
fiber would be
a. 3.4 kcal/g.
b. 0 kcal/g.
c. 4 kcal/g.
d. 9 kcal/g.
ANS: B
Human beings lack the necessary enzymes to digest dietary fiber and so, unlike other carbohydrates,
dietary fiber does not provide energy.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 17
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
13. Wavelike contractions of the muscle fibers of the stomach and intestinal walls are called
a. segmentation.
b. peristalsis.
c. metabolism.
d. digestion.
ANS: B
The mechanical digestive process in the stomach entailing wavelike contractions of the muscle fibers
of the stomach wall that mix food particles with gastric secretions is called peristalsis.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 24-25 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
14. A basket of fruit contains ripe grapes, apples, and oranges as well as pears and peaches that are
not quite ripe. The fruits with the highest amount of simple sugar are the
a. pears and apples.
b. peaches and oranges.
c. grapes and apples.
d. peaches and pears.
ANS: C
Fructose is a simple sugar; ripe fruit contains more fructose than less-ripe fruit.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 14
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
15. An apple contains a type of soluble dietary fiber called
a. lignin.
b. starch.
c. cellulose.
d. pectin.
ANS: D
Pectin is a water-soluble fiber found in many fruits. Cellulose and lignin are insoluble fibers. Starch
is another polysaccharide found in grains, legumes, and other vegetables and in small amounts in
fruit. Starch does not necessarily contain dietary fiber.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 17-18 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
16. Of the following, the food with the lowest carbohydrate content (as a percentage of weight)
would be
a. orange juice.
b. raisins.
c. whole milk.
d. dried beans.
ANS: C

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Milk contains the least carbohydrate content (as a percentage of weight); it contains lactose, but the
amount is diluted by all the liquid in the milk. Carbohydrates are more concentrated in dried fruits,
juices, and starchy vegetables.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 15-16 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
17. Digestion of the starch component of a peanut butter sandwich begins in the
a. mouth.
b. stomach.
c. small intestine.
d. liver.
ANS: A
The digestion of carbohydrate-rich foods such as starches and sugars begins in the mouth, where the
enzyme ptyalin begins to break the starch down into smaller particles.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 24 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
18. A negative effect of sugar alcohols is that they
a. contain more kilocalories than sugar.
b. can cause intoxication.
c. promote bacterial disease in the colon.
d. may cause diarrhea.
ANS: D
Excessive amounts of sugar alcohols in food products can cause diarrhea because of the slow
digestion of the product.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 20 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
19. Once monosaccharides are absorbed into the intestinal bloodstream, they are transported to the
a. cells.
b. liver.
c. heart.
d. brain.

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ANS: B
The monosaccharides glucose, galactose, and fructose are absorbed directly into the portal blood
circulation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 26-27 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
20. A client has a goal of increasing fiber intake to 30 grams per day. Current intake reveals the
following information: Breakfast intake- 3/4 cup sugary corn popped cereal, 1 cup skim milk, 1 slice
white toast, and 1/2 cup orange juice. Lunch- 2 ounces sliced turkey, 1 slice wheat bread, 1
tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 chocolate chip cookies, and 1 cup water. Dinner- 4 ounces beef, 1/2 cup
green beans, 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes with butter, 1 biscuit, and 1 cup skim milk. As the
nutrition expert counseling this patient, one appropriate recommendation might be:
a. Encourage whole grain breads and cereals in place of white breads and cereals.
b. Double the amount of proteins such as turkey and beef and eliminate sugar intake.
c. Add 2 tablespoons of omega-3 fatty acid enriched margarine to breads and potatoes.
d. No changes are required since adequate fiber intake is present.
ANS: A
Rationale: The recommended daily fiber intake is 38 grams per day for men. This intake requires
consistent use of whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits, along with seeds and nuts. Meats and
fats such as butter and margarine do not contain fiber.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 19|27-28 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and
Maintenance
21. An example of a food low in carbohydrates is
a. low-fat yogurt.
b. steak.
c. beans.
d. potatoes.
ANS: B
Meats such as beef, poultry, and fish do not contain carbohydrates. Yogurt contains some
carbohydrates from the milk and is often sweetened. Starchy vegetables such as beans and potatoes
are high in carbohydrates.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 22-24
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and
Maintenance
22. The major site or organ in the body for metabolic processing of carbohydrates is the
a. intestine.
b. heart.
c. brain.
d. liver.
ANS: D
The liver is the major site for metabolic processing of carbohydrates.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 22|26-27 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
23. The digestion of milk yields the monosaccharides
a. fructose and glucose.
b. galactose and glucose.
c. galactose and sucrose.
d. glucose and maltose.
ANS: B
The digestion of milk yields the monosaccharides galactose and glucose from the disaccharide
lactose.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 15-16 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
24. A food that contains maltose would be
a. milk.
b. fruit.
c. molasses.
d. table sugar.
ANS: C
Maltose is found in molasses.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 15-16
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
25. A molecule of glycogen is composed of hundreds of units of
a. galactose.
b. glucose.
c. glucose, fructose, and galactose.
d. disaccharide.
ANS: B
Glycogen is composed of glucose units.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
26. Sufficient dietary carbohydrates prevent excess formation of
a. ketones.
b. ammonia.
c. amino acids.
d. water.
ANS: A
Ketones result from the rapid breakdown of fat. The breakdown of fat occurs when carbohydrate
intake is inadequate. Sufficient carbohydrate intake prevents ketosis from occurring.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 22 TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
27. The preferred source of energy for the heart muscle is
a. glucose.
b. glycogen.
c. fatty acids.
d. amino acids.
ANS: C
Glycogen is the emergency fuel for the heart, whereas fatty acids are the preferred fuel.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 24 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
28. The number of kilocalories from carbohydrates in a baked potato that contains 40 g carbohydrate
is _____ kcal.
a. 40
b. 80
c. 160
d. 360
ANS: C
Carbohydrate contains 4 kcal/g, so 40 g ´ 4 kcal/g = 160 kcal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 21
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
29. A food that is a good source of fiber is
a. oatmeal.
b. prune juice.
c. salmon.
d. cornstarch.
ANS: A
Plant foods contain the best sources of fiber. Oatmeal is a whole grain cereal and is therefore high in
fiber.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 18-19|21
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
30. Which of the following carbohydrates provides the fastest source of energy?
a. ground beef
b. cranberry juice
c. whole grain cereal
d. milk
ANS: B

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Cranberry juice contains fructose, a single carbohydrate or monosaccharide, which requires no
digestion and so is more quickly absorbed than more complex carbohydrates found in whole grains.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 15
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Chapter 3: Fats
Chapter 3: Fats
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The functions of fat in the body include
a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure.
b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities.
c. flavoring low fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs.
d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure.
ANS: D
In the body, fat around vital organs and under the skin provides insulation and helps regulate body
temperature; fat is also a component of cell membrane structure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 36 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
2. The number of kilocalories from fat in a meal that contains 35 g fat is
a. 35.
b. 140.
c. 315.
d. 350.
ANS: C
Fat contains 9 kcal/g, so 35 g ´ 9 kcal/g = 315 kcal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 36
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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3. The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800 calorie diet would be
a. 180-270 calories.
b. 360-630 calories.
c. 540-630 calories.
d. 540-720 calories.
ANS: B
It is recommended that no more than 20% to 35% of total calories come from fat. In an 1800 calorie
diet: 1800 x .20 = 360 calories. 1800 x .35 = 630 calories.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 42-43
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
4. An element not found in triglycerides is
a. carbon.
b. hydrogen.
c. nitrogen.
d. oxygen.
ANS: C
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen make up fat, whereas nitrogen is found as part of the protein
molecule.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 31 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
5. Triglycerides are composed of
a. glycerol and amino acids.
b. trans—fatty acids.
c. hydrogenated fatty acids.
d. glycerol and fatty acids.
ANS: D
A triglyceride is composed of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol base.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 31 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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6. The chemical feature that distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated fatty acid is the
a. amount of water it contains.
b. amount of cholesterol it contains.
c. source.
d. amount of hydrogen it contains.
ANS: D
Fatty acids are saturated or unsaturated depending on whether they are filled with hydrogen. A fatty
acid that is not completely filled with all the hydrogen it can hold is unsaturated; the structure of a
saturated fatty acid is completely filled with all the hydrogen bonds it can hold.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 31-32 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
7. An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated fatty acids is
a. beef steak.
b. olive oil.
c. green tomatoes.
d. whole-grain bread.
ANS: A
Saturated fats are commonly found in animal products. Unsaturated and monounsaturated fats are
mostly derived from plant sources. However, tropical oils such as coconut and palm oils as well as
hydrogenated oils are saturated.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 32
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
8. Of the following fats, the one that is least saturated is
a. safflower oil.
b. corn.
c. cottonseed.
d. soybean.
ANS: A
Unsaturated fats listed in order of degree of unsaturation are safflower, corn, cottonseed, and
soybean.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 33 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
9. Most fatty acids in plant foods are
a. monounsaturated.
b. polyunsaturated.
c. unsaturated.
d. saturated.
ANS: C
Plant foods are mostly composed of unsaturated fats. However, tropical oils such as palm, palm
kernel, and coconut as well as hydrogenated oils are composed of saturated fats.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 33 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
10. A patient is concerned with her weight. Her energy intake is calculated to be 1600 calories.
Intake records reveal that her fat intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day. The
appropriate intervention would be to
a. assess for essential fatty acid deficiency.
b. continue to monitor for changes.
c. continue current meal plan.
d. draw lab work immediately.
ANS: A
An essential fatty acid is one that is essential for the body; its absence will create a specific
deficiency. The body cannot manufacture essential fatty acids and must obtain them from the diet.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 34
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and
Maintenance
11. The body needs linoleic acid for
a. digestion of food.
b. protein metabolism.
c. fluid balance.
d. blood clotting.

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ANS: D
The body needs linoleic acid for functions related to tissue strength, cholesterol metabolism, muscle
tone, blood clotting, and heart action.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 34-35 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
12. The best food choice to provide linolenic acid is
a. strawberries.
b. canola oil.
c. raisin toast.
d. lard.
ANS: B
Linolenic acid is primarily found in soybean, canola, and flaxseed oil.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 34
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
13. An example of a food that contains hidden fats is
a. salad dressing.
b. skim milk.
c. rice.
d. skinless chicken.
ANS: D
Even when all the visible fat has been removed from meat, approximately 6% of the total fat that
surrounds the muscle fibers remains.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 37 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
14. The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called
a. hydrolysis.
b. hydrogenation.
c. emulsification.
d. hydration.

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ANS: B
Hydrogenation is the process of introducing hydrogen into the fat molecule; this makes the fat more
saturated.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 33 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
15. A change brought about as the result of hydrogenation is
a. liquid fats become solids.
b. fats become less saturated.
c. monoglycerides become diglycerides.
d. vitamins are destroyed.
ANS: A
Hydrogenation is the process of introducing hydrogen into the fat molecule; liquid fats such as
vegetable oil are made into solids such as margarine and shortening in this manner.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 33 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
16. An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is
a. liver.
b. sausage.
c. cheese.
d. coconut.
ANS: D
Cholesterol is a substance that naturally occurs in all animal foods but not in plant foods.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 36 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
17. Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the
a. intestine.
b. liver.
c. adipose tissue.
d. skin.
ANS: B

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Endogenous cholesterol is synthesized in many body tissues, particularly the liver. Small amounts are
synthesized in the adrenal cortex, skin, intestines, testes, and ovaries.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 34 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
18. After a dietary assessment is completed, it reveals that a client consumes 50% of daily calories
from fat. This amount of fat places the client at risk for
a. obesity, arthritis, and elevated blood pressure.
b. obesity, elevated blood fats, and diabetes.
c. elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies.
d. diabetes, dementia, and stroke.
ANS: B
According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, no more than 20% to 35% of total calories should come
from fat. Excess fat intakes places a person at risk for health problems, including obesity, elevated
blood fats, and diabetes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 42
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
19. Factors that increase the risk of heart disease include
a. family history of cancer.
b. increased stress and obesity.
c. anemia and low thyroid levels.
d. gallbladder disease.
ANS: B
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in developed countries. Various risk
factors are associated with heart disease, including excess dietary fat, especially saturated fat and
cholesterol, along with obesity, diabetes, elevated blood fats, and elevated blood pressure. Additional
lifestyle factors include smoking, stress, and lack of exercise.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 43 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

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