NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Fats
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Proteins
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Fibers
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Carbohydrates
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Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and muscles for later use.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are one of the six major nutrients and the main source of energy. Examples of carbohydrates include sugars, starch, and fiber in the diet. The body’s top priority is to provide enough energy for all cellular activities needed to sustain life. Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates (starches and sugars), fat, and protein within food can all function as sources of energy when they are metabolized to carbon dioxide and water in respiration processes in all of our body’s cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Fat provides the most energy of all the macronutrients, at a whopping 9 calories per gram. That’s why even a small amount of food or condiments that are rich in fat can pack so many calories.