NUR 216 Exam 1
recommended dietary allowances represent - Answer- the average amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the needs of almost all health people
the typical american dietary pattern is - Answer- low in whole grains
which statement is accurate regarding the characteristi...
NUR 216 Exam 1
recommended dietary allowances represent - Answer- the average amount of a
nutrient considered adequate to meet the needs of almost all health people
the typical american dietary pattern is - Answer- low in whole grains
which statement is accurate regarding the characteristics of a healthy eating pattern
- Answer- healthy eating patterns may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases:
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers
detrimental health outcomes are linked to excessive intakes of - Answer- saturated
fat, added sugars, sodium
what are the characteristics of lifestyle medicine? - Answer- pts are expected to be
active participants in their care, pts are required to make major lifestyle changes,
treatment is always long term.
what is part of the four DGA? - Answer- focus on meeting food group needs with
nutrient-dense foods and beverages and stay within calorie limits, customize and
enjoy nutrient-dense foods and beverage choices, follow a healthy dietary pattern at
every life stage.
the DGA reccomends that americans do all of the following - Answer- limit saturated
fat intake to less than 10% of total calories starting at age 2, limit sodium to less than
2300mg/day for people 14 and older. limit added sugars to less than 10% of total
calories starting at age 2.
moderate alcohol consumption is - Answer- up to 1 drink per day for women and up
to 2 drinks for men
the nurse knows that the client understands their instructions about grain equivalents
when the client verbalizes that one grain equivalent is equal to - Answer- one slice of
bread
a client states that there is no way they can eat all the vegetables recommended in
their myplate plan. what is the nurse's best response? - Answer- set a goal of eating
larger quantities of the vegetable servings that you currently eat, and gradually
increase the servings and variety as you become more skillful in adding vegetables
to your diet.
the nurse knows that the client understands their instructions about estimating
portion sizes when the client verbalizes that 1 cup of dry cereal looks like - Answer-
one baseball
what are some nutrient-dense food items - Answer- whole wheat bread, plain
shredded wheat, plain low-fat yogurt with fruit
, compared to a healthy us-style eating pattern a Mediterranean-style eating pattern is
generally - Answer- higher in seafood and lower in dairy.
the nurse knows their explanation of glycemic index was effective when the client
says - Answer- glycemic index could help me choose the best foods to eat before,
during and after training
which of the following would be most effective for someone wanting to eat more fiber
- Answer- eat legumes more regularly
a clients asks why sugar should be limited in the diet. what is the best response? -
Answer- foods high in sugar generally provide few nutrients other than calories and
may make it hard to consume a diet that has enough of all the essential nutrients.
compared to refined grains, whole grains have more - Answer- phytonutrients
the nurse knows that their instructions about choosing whole grains in place of
refined grains are understood by the client when they verbalize that they will
substitute - Answer- shredded wheat cereal for puffed wheat cereal
Which might a client who has eaten too many dietetic candies sweetened with
sorbitol experience? - Answer- diarrhea
The client wants to eat fewer calories and lose weight by substituting regularly
sweetened foods with those that are sweetened with sugar alternatives. Which of the
following would be the most effective substitution? - Answer- sugar free soft drinks
for regular soft drinks
a client is on a low calorie diet that recommends they test their urine for ketones to
tell how well theyre adhering to the guidelines of the diet. what does the presence of
ketones signify about their intake? - Answer- too low in carbohydrates
what is the RDA for protein for a healthy adult who weights 165lbs - Answer- 60g
the client asks what foods are rich in protein and are less expensive than meat.
which foods would the nurse recommend they eat more of? - Answer- beans, peas,
and lentils
what is a lean source of protein - Answer- turkey breast without skin
which statement indicates the client understands vegetarian diets - Answer-
vegetarians may need to take a vitamin b 12 supplement and other nutrients
depending on their actual food selections.
a client who is in a positive nitrogen balance is most likely to be - Answer- pregnant
what should the nurse tell a client who likes fish but refuses to eat it because of
mercury poisoning? - Answer- the benefits of eating 8oz/week of a variety of fish
outweigh any potential risks from mercury
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