Nutrition Assessment

A deficiency in which nutrient may cause macrocytic anemia?

• Biotin

• Iron

• Folate

• Zinc

Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal/g of energy when provided enterally?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Trace Elements

Acute illness has what effect (if any) on metabolic rate?

• Increased

• Decreased

• No Effect

Which of the following is an anthropometric measurement of body composition?

• Nutrition History

• Albumin

• Waist Circumference

• Trasnferrin

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

• Lipase

• Protease

• Amalyase

• Pepsin

Ionized calcium levels must be corrected for low albumin.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a polysaccharide and functions as storage of energy in humans?

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glucose

Avacado and vegetable oil are examples of what type of fat?

• Unsaturated fatty acid

• Saturated fatty acid

Most nutrients are absorbed in what part of the GI tract?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

Which of the following organs is most responsible for producing digestive enzymes?

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

• Appendix