NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2, 000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Detailed explanation-2: -What statement about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs) is true? They only apply to healthy people. Used to evaluate the highest amount of daily nutrient intake that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in the long run.
Detailed explanation-3: -The % Daily Values on the food label are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. This is the amount of total calories per day that an adult, moderately active 132-pound female would need to maintain her healthy weight.
Detailed explanation-4: -Daily Values are average levels of nutrients based on a person who eats 2, 000 calories a day. A food item with a 5% DV of fat provides 5% of the total fat that a person who needs 2, 000 calories a day should eat. You may need more or less than 2, 000 calories per day.