ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 23 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
A new food label will now include which information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: New food labels are required to list added sugars to help consumers monitor intake and make healthier choices.
Question 2 of 5
It is recommended that women who may become or are pregnant should consume adequate
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Synthetic folic acid and food sources of folate are critical for preventing neural tube defects in early pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Salivary amylase begins to break down
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) breaks down complex carbohydrates like starches into simpler sugars in the mouth.
Question 4 of 5
The section of the GI tract where no digestion takes place is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach without any digestive processes.
Question 5 of 5
Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The duodenum and jejunum have a large surface area due to villi, making them primary sites for nutrient absorption.