ATI LPN
ATI LPN Test Bank
14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
Eating foods containing vitamin C at the same meal can increase the absorption of which mineral?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
Question 2 of 5
During the first year of life, the most important step to undertake to encourage healthy eating is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Variety encourages healthy eating habits.
Question 3 of 5
Two nutrients that are lacking in teens' diets are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teens often lack iron and calcium.
Question 4 of 5
The World Health Organization recommends zinc supplements for which groups of people?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zinc helps manage diarrhea and malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
Why is dietary fibre considered to be an active nonnutrient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dietary fiber benefits digestion without being absorbed.