saturated fats are generally found in animal products with a few exceptions which of the following is a plant product that contains a large proportion

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. Saturated fats are generally found in animal products with a few exceptions. Which of the following is a plant product that contains a large proportion of saturated fat?

A. canola oil
B. olive oil
C. soybean oil
D. coconut oil

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Coconut oil is a plant-based oil that is high in saturated fat, unlike most other plant oils, which are typically unsaturated.

2. A patient is on a low-sodium diet. Which food item should the patient avoid?

A. Fresh fruit
B. Canned soup
C. Whole grain bread
D. Grilled chicken

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Canned soup. Canned soup is commonly high in sodium content, which is not suitable for a patient on a low-sodium diet. Fresh fruit, whole grain bread, and grilled chicken typically have lower sodium levels and can be included in a low-sodium diet. Therefore, the patient should avoid canned soup to adhere to the requirements of a low-sodium diet.

3. Match amylase with its digestive action:

A. breaks down carbs
B. breaks down proteins
C. breaks down lipids
D. helps fat digestion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'breaks down carbs.' Amylase is an enzyme that specifically targets carbohydrates, breaking them down into simpler sugars like maltose. This process aids in the digestion of carbohydrates in the human body. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because amylase does not break down proteins, lipids, or directly aid fat digestion. Proteins are broken down by proteases, lipids are broken down by lipases, and fat digestion is primarily assisted by bile salts and lipases in the small intestine.

4. Is the loss of teeth or supporting periodontium often associated with poor food selection and limited chewing ability, and do the patients' masticatory efficiency and biting force decline with each tooth lost?

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. The first statement is true; the second is false
D. The first statement is false; the second is true

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Both statements are indeed true. The loss of teeth or supporting periodontium frequently leads to poor food selection and limited chewing ability, as these conditions can make certain foods difficult to consume. Additionally, a patient's masticatory efficiency and biting force do decline with each tooth lost, as there are fewer teeth to distribute the force of the bite. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that one or both of these statements are false, which is not the case.

5. Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

A. Katz index
B. integrated assessment
C. subjective global assessment
D. nutrition care plan

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) is the correct choice. SGA is a comprehensive tool used to assess an individual's risk of malnutrition by integrating key variables from the medical history, physical examination, and other relevant factors. The Katz index is used to assess activities of daily living, not malnutrition risk. An integrated assessment refers to the overall evaluation process involving multiple assessments. A nutrition care plan is a personalized plan developed based on assessment findings, not the assessment itself.