NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Proteins
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Vitamins
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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.