Metabolism wk 1

Which of the following are macronutrients?

• Carbohydrate

• Vitamin B

• Fat

• Iron

• Protein

Answer explanation

Nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins, required in relatively large amounts are called macronutrients

vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients.

Body Mass Index of 31 is classified as:

• Underweight

• Healthy

• Overweight

• Obese 1

• Obese 2

Answer explanation

Underweight = <18.5 kg/m2

Healthy weight 18.5 - 24.9

Overweight 25 - 29.9

Obese class 1 30 - 34.9

Obese class 2 35 - 39.9

Obese class 3 40 kg/m2 or more (severe obesity)

What measure is starting to emerge as a better measure of central obesity?

• BMI

• lower arm circumference

• Waist to Hip ratio

• Calori / nutrient counting

What does MUST stand for?

• Multinational Universal Sizing Tool

• Malnutrtional Universal Screening Tool

• Maintenance Screening

• Multifunctional Urea Stratified Test

Kwashiorkor is an example of ______ and is commonly seen in ______.

• Obesity

  Adults

• Obesity

  Children

• Malnutrition

  Children

• Malnutrition

  Adults