ISSA Macronutrients & Micronutrients Essentials 2

Question 1

Which fatty acid is classified as omega-3 and is primarily found in fatty fish?

Accepted Answer

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

Answer

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid abundantly found in fatty fish like salmon and mackerel.

Question 2

A client consuming 2,500 kcal/day with 30% from fat is eating approximately how many grams of fat daily?

Accepted Answer

83 g

Answer

30% of 2,500 kcal = 750 kcal from fat; 750 ÷ 9 kcal/g = ~83 g of fat.

Question 3

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B radiation?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

UVB radiation converts 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to previtamin D3, which is then converted to vitamin D3.

Question 4

Glycogen is stored primarily in which two tissues of the body?

Accepted Answer

Liver and skeletal muscle

Answer

Glycogen is stored mainly in the liver (glucose homeostasis) and skeletal muscle (local energy reserve).

Question 5

Which mineral is the primary intracellular cation and plays a key role in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Potassium is the dominant intracellular cation and is essential for maintaining membrane potential, muscle contraction, and nerve function.

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