Name: DIESTRO, ANGELA MAE Section: BSN 2B Date: 09/21/19

SELF-TEST 1

MATCHING TYPE: Match column A with Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided before each number. NO ERASURES;NO RETRACING.

Column A Column B

B 1. Calorie A. any substance, organic or inorganic, when ingested or

eaten, nourishes the body building and repairing tissues,
supplying heat and energy, and regulating bodily
A 2. Nutrient processes.

B. Units by which energy is measured

C 3. Essential C. is a chemical component needed by the body

Nutrient
D. other term for indispensable nutrient

D 4. Food E. The capacity to do work

E 5. Energy
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The following are the characteristics of good nutritional status which the nurse identifies during
physical assessment EXCEPT:

a. Shiny hair c. Bright, clear eyes

b. Erect posture d. “Pigeon” breast

2. When a person has deficient energy or nutrient intake, his nutritional status is considered:

a. Malnutrition c. Overnutrition

b. Undernutrition d. Any of the above

3. What nutrients contain hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide and it must be broken down into
smallest component before the body can use them.

a. Organic c. Macronutrients

b. Inorganic d. Micronutrients

4. During their discussion, they were able to determine the physiological response of the body when
in need of food which is known as:

a. Appetite c. Hunger

b. Food choices d. None of the above.

5. It is the study of food in relation to health of an individual, community or society and the process
through which food is used to sustain life and growth.

a. Nutrient c. Food

b. Nutrition d. Therapeutic diet