NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which components make up most of the dry mass of a balanced diet?
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calcium compounds, carbohydrates and fats
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carbohydrates, fats and proteins
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fats, proteins and vitamins
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proteins, vitamins and calcium compounds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates, fats and proteins make up most (90%) of the dry mass of the balanced diet. Hence, option (B) is correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -In balance diet, Protien = 12% Fats = 25% Carbohydrates = 63% Total number of calories = 2600 No. of calories of protien = 2600 ×12100=312 No. of calories of fats = 2600×25100 = 650 and no. of calories of carbohydrates = 2600×63100=1638.
Detailed explanation-3: -The carbohydrates, which include starches, sugars, cellulose and gums containing only the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, are usually the cheapest source of energy in foods and feeds.
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