Nutrition & Dietary Needs Flashcards
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A petroleum apprentice working rotating 12-hour shifts needs to maintain energy levels throughout the night shift. What eating strategy is most effective?
Answer: Consume smaller, balanced meals and snacks at regular intervals
Smaller, balanced meals distributed throughout the shift stabilize blood sugar and sustain energy without causing post-meal fatigue.
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and plays a role in bone health, which is critical for workers who carry heavy loads?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is required for the intestinal absorption of calcium, supporting strong bones that resist fracture under heavy physical loads.
Protein is especially important in the diet of petroleum workers because it primarily helps to:
Answer: Repair and rebuild muscle tissue damaged during physical labor
Protein supplies amino acids used to repair micro-tears in muscle tissue caused by heavy physical work, supporting recovery between shifts.
A petroleum apprentice's diet is very low in iron. Which job-related symptom is most likely to worsen as a result?
Answer: Fatigue and reduced physical endurance
Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to muscles; iron deficiency reduces oxygen delivery and causes fatigue and poor endurance.
Which of the following snacks would provide the best sustained energy for a petroleum worker during a mid-shift break?
Answer: A handful of mixed nuts and dried fruit
Mixed nuts and dried fruit combine healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy release without a rapid sugar crash.
Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of oilfield workers are beneficial primarily because they:
Answer: Reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health
Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and support heart health, which is important for workers under physical and environmental stress.
A petroleum worker who skips breakfast before a physically demanding morning shift is most likely to experience which consequence?
Answer: Decreased alertness and energy, raising accident risk
Skipping breakfast depletes glycogen stores, leading to low blood sugar, reduced cognitive function, and fatigue that increases the likelihood of workplace accidents.