NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Fiber
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Protein
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Minerals
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Fat
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Detailed explanation-1: -Fat is one of the three essential macronutrients the body needs, along with carbohydrates and protein. A balanced diet should include healthful monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Some of the best sources of these fatty acids include avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monounsaturated fat sources include: avocado, nuts (such as peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds – including peanut and other nut butters) margarine spreads (such as canola or olive oil-based choices)
Detailed explanation-3: -“Good” unsaturated fats-Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats-lower disease risk. Foods high in good fats include vegetable oils (such as olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and corn), nuts, seeds, and fish.
Detailed explanation-4: -The primary type of monounsaturated fat in avocados is from oleic acid, the main fatty acid in olive oil. Some studies show a reduction in LDL cholesterol when replacing other types of fat in the diet with avocados. [2] As with all plant foods, avocados are cholesterol-free.