NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Protein and Carbohydrates are pretty much the same thing
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are all composed of carbon and hydrogen. In fact, they fall in the category of organic chemistry. All three of them are polymers that are formed when their monomers link together via dehydration synthesis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The calories in food come from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats: A gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories. A gram of protein has 4 calories. A gram of fat has 9 calories-more than twice as much as the other two.
Detailed explanation-3: -All three provide energy (measured in calories), but the amount of energy in 1 gram (1/28 ounce) differs: 4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein. 9 calories in a gram of fat.
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