NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fruits/Vegetables
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Grains/Carbohydrates
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Protein
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All 5 are important
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Detailed explanation-1: -Protein. Protein is needed to assist your body to repair cells and make new ones. It is also essential for growth and development during the various stages of life.
Detailed explanation-2: -As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should consume the highest proportion of your foods from the grain group. However, you should consume almost as many portions from the vegetable group; fill your plate a little over one-fourth full with grains and add almost the same amount of vegetables.
Detailed explanation-4: -These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water. It is important that everyone consumes these seven nutrients on a daily basis to help them build their bodies and maintain their health.