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When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to
... [Show More] address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - Answer RDA's expanded into several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - Answer Food labeling must include info about them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Answer Serving size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - Answer Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - Answer (AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - Answer (TUI) The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful amounts (supplements)
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - Answer To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic? - Answer Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Answer They provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - Answer Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? - Answer Buying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - Answer Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - Answer half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - Answer - use egg whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - Answer Trans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - Answer 60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? - Answer garbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a vegetarian diet? - Answer legumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? - Answer anything ending in -ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? - Answer one with aa high glycemic index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? - Answer some seafood is high I healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? - Answer fish, nuts, olive oil
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - Answer spices and herbs
which foods are relatively rich in iron? - Answer - dark leafy greens
- legumes
- red meat
- nuts
what is the best vegetarian source of iron from the options provided? - Answer beans
Which of these are protective against heart disease? - Answer - fiber
- HDL cholesterol
which are linked to increase heart disease? - Answer - LDL cholesterol
- trans fat
- saturated fat
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
LDL levels - Answer < 120 mg/dL
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Limit cholesterol to - Answer < 30 mg/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Saturated fat - Answer < 7% calories/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
daily activity - Answer 30+ min
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Sodium levels - Answer < 1600mg/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Increase intake of - Answer insoluble fiber
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
limit alcohol to - Answer 1-2 drinks/ day
what is an appropriate dietary intervention to address a patient's low albumin level? - Answer high protein diet
select foods that would be inappropriate for a patient with kidney disease - Answer - fried eggs
- hot dog
- steak
what is the dash diet designed to address - Answer hypertension
which factors are important in controlling hypertension? - Answer - sodium below 1600 mg/ day
- daily exercise, such as a half-hour walk
- health weight BMI < 25
Because obesity affects many org systems and hormones, impairing body functions: - Answer it is now considered a disease
what BMI is considered obese, requiring counseling about a weight loss dietary plan? - Answer BMI > 30
what is the BMI calculation for a patient that measures 5' 4'' in height and 175 pounds in weight ? - Answer 30
BMI calculation - Answer weight (lbs) / height (in)^2 * 703 [Show Less]