TIA Nutrition

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a client about dietary sources of complete proteins. Which food contains all essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Chicken breast

Answer

Chicken breast is an animal-based food that provides all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source.

Question 2

A client is prescribed a potassium-restricted diet. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Bananas

Answer

Bananas are high in potassium and should be avoided by clients on a potassium-restricted diet.

Question 3

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin A is essential for the production of rhodopsin in the retina, and its deficiency leads to night blindness.

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food combination best enhances iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

Red meat and orange juice

Answer

Vitamin C found in orange juice enhances the absorption of non-heme and heme iron from red meat.

Question 5

Which macronutrient provides 9 kilocalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Dietary fat provides 9 kcal/g, which is more than double the 4 kcal/g provided by carbohydrates or protein.

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