Quiz question
U.R. Awesome consumes 2250kcal/day. 55% of those calories come from carbohydrates, 309% from fat, and 15% from protein. How many grams of each nutrient is U.R. Awesome consuming?
Carbohydrates: 309g Fat: 75g Protein: 84g
Which of the following includes essential nutrients?
Certain amino acids, carbohydrates, water
How much energy is in 1 gram of carbohydrate?
4 kcal/gram
How much energy is in 1 gram of protein?
4 kcal/gram
Preconceptional women should consume ___________ mcg of folic acid from fortified foods or supplements, in addition to dietary folate from variety of foods.
400
Empty calorie foods provide excess calories relative to their nutrient content.
True
Gestational diabetes is associated with high blood triglyceride levels.
True
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called "Food Stamps," subsidizes food purchases of low-income families.
True
The alcohol level in breast milk matches maternal plasma levels.
True
What do you not need to achieve cultural competence?
Uphold and defend your own beliefs before anything else
Nutrient-dense foods can be defined as:
foods that are both good sources of nutrients and low in Calories.
Name three groups of people who are at higher risk of becoming inadequately nourished.
1. Frail Elderly 2. Infants/growing children 3. Pregnant woman/breastfeeding woman
her water/fluid intake. You have a client who doesn't like drink plain water and her recommended fluid intake is low. List two suggestions to help her increase
1, Adding Lemon to your water 2. Drinking tea can increase water/fluid intake
What are the six categories of nutrients?
1. Carbohydrates 2. Protein 3. Fats 4. Water 5. Vitamin 6. Minerals
Current recommendations call for_____ of total calories from fat.
20-35%
How much energy is in 1 gram of fat?
9 kcal/gram
What effects does poor glucose control have on pregnancy?
A and B
First milk secreted during the first few days after birth
Colostrum
Higher in protein (specifically secretory immunoglobulin A and lactoferrin) and lower in fat and carbohydrates
Colostrum
Marijuana is excreted into breast milk at what ratio compared to maternal plasma levels?
Eightfold
Anthropometric (as part of a nutrition assessment) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Laboratory data
Inadequate body fat does not affect fertility.
False
Individuals with PKU do not have to follow a low phenylalanine diet for life. They can safely consume high-protein foods such as beef, chicken, or eggs every day.
False
Pregnant or breastfeeding women are not at higher risk of becoming inadequately nourished.
False
The need for iron decreases during pregnancy because women do not menstruate during pregnancy.
False
Within the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIS), one category is Tolerable Upper Limits (TUL or UL). Which statement best describes what TUUUL values mean?
Gives levels of intake that may result in adverse effects if exceeds on a regular basis.
Which of the following factors would NOT be related to infertility in women?
Having the flu virus and not eating for a day
Composition in which lipids are higher
Hindmilk
Considered "mature milk"
Hindmilk
The female athletic triad includes all of the following except:
Kidney disease
In which of the three human growth periods does the most intense growth occur?
Nine months of pregnancy
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient dense food?
Potato chips
Which of the following are functions of the placenta (choose all that apply)?
a. Remove waste from the fetus b. Nutrient and gas exchange d. Hormone and enzyme production
According to your text, which of the following diseases and disorders are linked to diet? Choose all that apply.
a. heart disease b. osteoporosis C. Alzheimer's disease
Within the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIS), one category is Tolerable Upper Limits (UL). Which statement best describes what TUL/UL values mean?
b. Gives levels of intake that may result in adverse effects if exceeded on a regular basis.
Which of the following is related to reducing the risk of gestational diabetes?
d. All of the above
Loss of body fat in obese men and women is related to:
d. All of the above a. improved hormone levels. b. reduced oxidative stress. c. improved conception rates. O d. All of the above
Which of the following have NOT been shown to be a benefit of breastfeeding?
high scores on the social attractiveness scale
Factors associated with reduced fetal growth include all of the following EXCEPT:
high-carbohydrate diets.
The primary outoome goal for pregnant women with diabetes is:
maintenance of blood glucose levels within normal range.
Dietary recommendations for women with PCOS emphasize:
whole grains, fruits, and vegetables high in antioxidants. lean sources of protein.
