Nutrition and Fluids

The groups of nutrients include which of the following?

• Meat, vegetables, glucose, carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates, meat, fat, vitamins

• Water, veggies, minerals, vitamins

• Vitamins, fat, glucose, minerals

Fat supplies the body with the greatest amount of calories in comparison to carbohydrates and protein. In 1g of fat there are 12 calories. True or false?

• True

• False

Vitamins are needed for normal ___________________ and growth. They do not provide calories.

The 4 food groups in Canada's Food Guide are vegetables, grains, milk products and meat and alternatives. True or false?

• True

• False

The major function of folic acid in the body is which of the following?

• Formation of red blood cells (RBCs), intestinal function, and protein metabolism

• Formation of white blood cells (WBCs), intestinal function, and protein metabolism

• Formation of white blood cells (WBCs), intestinal function, and carbohydrate metabolism

• Formation of red blood cells (RBCs), intestinal function, and fat metabolism

What is the function of sodium in the body?

• Fluid imbalance, nerve function and muscle function

• Fluid balance, nerve function and muscle function

• Fluid balance, cardiac function and muscle function

• Fluid balance, digestive function and muscle function

According to Canada's Food Guide, one serving of milk equals 250mL or 1 cup. True or false?

• True

• False

The average adult male that is 19-50 years old should be getting how many servings of fruits and vegetables per day?

• 5-8

• 8-9

• 9-10

• 8-10

Age related changes that can occur to older adults that can affect nutrition include which of the following? (Click all that apply)

• Decreased strength and chewing effectiveness

• Poor fitting dentures/loss of teeth

• Increased peristalsis causing frequent bowel movements

• Decreased secretion of digestive juices

Which of the following statements is true?

• Children under 4 years should be given a low-fat diet.

• Children over 4 years should be given a low-fat diet.

• Children under 4 years should not be given a low-fat diet.

• Children over 4 years should not be given a low-fat diet.