Nutrition Chapters 6-8 Fact or Fiction

fact or fiction

Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels

• fact

• fiction

BMR stands for blood malnutrition reaction

• fact

• fiction

Answer explanation

BMR stands for basal metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy needed to maintain involuntary physiologic functions.

3. Fats are a good source of quick energy

• fact

• fiction

Answer explanation

Fats are stored by the body for energy, but they must first be converted into a form the body can use. Glycogen stores, which depend on carb intake, are readily available for energy

4. The hypothalamus controls hunger and satiety

• fact

• fiction

5. Even during sleep the body requires energy

• fact

• fiction

6. Vitamins are a source of energy

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• fiction

Answer explanation

Only fats, carbs, proteins, and alcohol provide energy. Remember Protein and carbohydrates both contain 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9 calories per gram and alcohol has 7 calories a gram!

7. A malnourished patient would have a low BMR

• fact

• fiction

8. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body

• fact

• fiction

9. An excess of vitamin D causes rickets

• fact

• fiction

Answer explanation

deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets

10. Vitamin K is essential for regulation of blood calcium and phosphorus levels

• fact

• fiction

Answer explanation

Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting; vitamin D functions to regulate blood calcium and phosphorus levels

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