NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most energy-dense nutrients humans consume are ____
A
Proteins
B
Carbohydrates
C
Lipids
D
Vitamins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats. Each gram of fat provides 9 Calories of energy, making fat the most energy dense, or the most energy rich, nutrient.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fat. Intravenous lipids have the highest caloric density of the three major nutrients (9 kcal/g). In general, intravenous lipids should comprise between 30% to 50% of all non-nitrogen calories. Lipids have the advantage of being an excellent source of energy and essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Detailed explanation-3: -Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients. Fat in food serves as an energy source with high caloric density, adds texture and taste, and contributes to satiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are the main energy source of the human diet.

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