NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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A nutrient, such as sugar or starch, that provides energy is called a
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carbohydrate
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calorie
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protein
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fat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fat produces more than two times energy per gram than either carbohydrates or protein. Metabolism in the body converts carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Macronutrients are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy: in other words, fat, protein and carbohydrate.
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