The nutrition class is learning about minerals. What is a ...

[Collmarie]

The nutrition class is learning about minerals. What is a characteristic of minerals that the class should know?
 
  A) Minerals are easily destroyed by light, air, heat, and acids.
  B) Minerals are digested primarily in the small intestine.
  C) Minerals originate from the earth's crust.
  D) Minerals are broken down and rearranged during metabolism.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is doing client teaching with a 21-year-old female who has a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. She is asymptomatic at this point and wants to know how much she should raise her calorie intake to maintain her weight.
 
  What would be the best response? A) You should increase your calorie intake by 5.
  B) You should increase your calorie intake by 10.
  C) You should increase your calorie intake by 15.
  D) You should increase your calorie intake by 20.

[lorealeza]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Minerals are inorganic elements that originate from the earth's crust, not from plants or animals. Minerals do not undergo digestion nor are they broken down or rearranged during metabolism. They may combine with other elements or organic compounds, but they will still retain their chemical identities.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
In 2003, recommendations were issued that suggested calorie intake to be increased by only 10 for asymptomatic clients so the body can maintain body weight.

[Collmarie]

Thank you!

[lorealeza]

Always glad to help...