Exam 9: Nutrition

The villi absorb the nutrients from the small intestine into the:

Complete proteins are found in:

Starches,glycogen,and fibers are:

The nurse points out that the cellulose found in celery and lettuce is a source of _________________________.

The function of protein in the body is to:

The nurse counsels the patient to avoid saturated fats such as:

Hormones involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels include growth hormone,epinephrine,glucagon,and:

A 13-year-old patient is 5 feet,6 inches tall,weighs 102 pounds,and is constantly worried about getting "too fat" and is refusing to eat.The nurse assesses that the patient is suffering from:

Regulation of the gastrointestinal system requires what two mechanisms?

The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the:

The nurse observes a young patient who accepts her food tray and appears to eat it enthusiastically,but the patient goes into the bathroom immediately after eating.You suspect that your patient is causing herself to vomit.These assessments suggest the patient is suffering from:

The nurse explains that soluble fibers such as pectin are used by the body for:

The patient states that he has been taking high doses of all the vitamins both in tablet form and in food to prepare for his Olympic trials.The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:

Most digestion of protein begins in the:

The carrier protein responsible for absorption of vitamin B12 is:

Just as energy balance is measured by weight gain or weight loss,protein balance is measured by:

List the parts of the small intestine in the correct order,beginning with the section that joins the stomach.

The stomach is normally emptied in 1 to 4 hours,depending on the amount and kind of food eaten.Which of the following foods,when eaten separately,leave the stomach most rapidly?

Lipoproteins carry cholesterol in the bloodstream.For this reason,primary caregivers are interested in monitoring lipid-density profiles.Which one of the following is of primary interest to the primary caregiver in relationship to the patient's risk for cardiovascular disease?

Cysteine,proline,isoleucine,valine,tryptophan,phenylalanine,methionine,and histidine are all classified as ______________________________.