Author Question: A client asks the nurse how dairy products and meat can contain carbohydrates. The nurse explains ... (Read 59 times)

Coya19@aol.com · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A client asks the nurse how dairy products and meat can contain carbohydrates. The nurse explains that:

1. All foods have some combination of carbohydrate, protein, and fat..
2. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body, so food has to have some carbohydrates for it to provide energy..
3. Plants are the main source of food for animals that provide us with meat and dairy products..
4. They are added in small amounts during processing..

Question 2

Fiber is a necessary part of the nutritional intake. It can, however, cause the absorption of some minerals to be incomplete. Fiber impairs the absorption of what minerals? Select all that apply.

A) Potassium B) Zinc C) Magnesium D) Calcium E) Chloride

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Dairy products and meats contain varying amounts of carbohydrates, but in much smaller quantities than plant-based foods. Dairy products and meats contain carbohydrates because the animal sources they are from consume plants. Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy, but protein or fats can be used for energy if needed. Some foods do not contain all macronutrients; fruit, for example. Vitamins or minerals may be added during processing of dairy products, but they are not added to raw meat.

Answer to Question 2

B, D
Feedback:
Fibers may impair the absorption of some mineralsnamely, zinc, calcium, and ironby binding with them in the small intestine.