Chapter 8 Quiz: Spring 2021 BIO-215-OL-A: Nutrition

The school nurse is teaching nutrition to a group of kindergarten students. After presenting MyPlate to the students and discussing their food options, the nurse knows teaching has been effective when she hears which of the following comments? 1. "Half our plate should be fruits and vegetables." 2. "We should drink whole milk." 3. "We should eat a sweet roll instead of candy." 4. "We should eat twice the grains as protein."

"Half our plate should be fruits and vegetables."

The nurse is helping the client develop a meal plan based on 2000-calorie MyPlate plan. Which of the following menus shows the client understands the plan? 1. 2 cups oatmeal with 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 cup raisins and 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup hot tea with 1 tsp honey 2. 2 cups Rice Krispies with 1 cup low-fat milk, 1 cup sliced strawberries with 1 tsp sugar, 1 slice whole wheat toast with 1 tsp butter and grape jelly, 1 cup coffee black 3. 1 cup raspberry flavored yogurt with 1 tsp flax seeds, 2 sliced toasted sourdough bread with 1 tsp canola margarine, 1 cup coffee with creamer 4. 1 cup plain yogurt with fresh strawberry slices, 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 cup herbal tea, 1 slice 8-grain toast

1 cup plain yogurt with fresh strawberry slices, 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 cup herbal tea, 1 slice 8-grain toast

The nurse is teaching a client about diet changes due to his recent cholecystectomy with emphasis on low-fat choices. Which of the following is an example of a good menu for the client? 1. 5 buffalo sauce-coated chicken wings, 1 cup mashed potatoes with 1 tsp butter and sour cream, 2 cups green salad with lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onions, radishes, bell peppers, and 2 tbsp oil and vinegar dressing 2. 1 cup sweet potatoes, 1 cup steamed collard greens, 3 oz wild rice, 3 oz ham 3. 1 hamburger bun with sesame seeds, 4 oz hamburger patty fried, 1 slice each American cheese, onion, tomato, and lettuce, 1 tbsp ketchup and mayo 4. 1/2 cup sweet potatoes with marshmallows, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup cornbread dressing, 4 oz ham

1 cup sweet potatoes, 1 cup steamed collard greens, 3 oz wild rice, 3 oz ham

1. The nurse is conducting nutrition counseling for a 21-year-old woman in the clinic area. The nurse is discussing calories for others uses and explains these can be used for which of the following? 1. Extras to the meal plan 2. To eat an extra slice of toast without counting its calories 3. To add servings in any major food group 4. The fat and sugar in your plan

1. Extras to the meal plan

The nurse is conducting nutrition counseling at the clinic. A client who is at risk for prostate cancer asks what he can do to reduce his risk. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation? 1. It is better to be as lean as possible without being underweight. 2. Take supplements that are known to prevent cancer. 3. Two alcoholic drinks per week are acceptable. 4. Transition to a vegetarian diet

1. It is better to be as lean as possible without being underweight.

The school nurse is discussing nutrition with a group of preteen students. After discussing the various options in the food groups, they discuss the way solid fats and added sugars can be hidden in food and the importance of reading labels. Which of the following are examples of food with hidden solid fats and/or sugar? Select all that apply. 1. Microwave popcorn 2. Banana chips 3. Salt 4. Plain beef jerky 5. Sweet rolls

1. Microwave popcorn 2. Banana chips 3. Salt 5. Sweet rolls

A mother is concerned for her 4-year-old daughter putting on too much weight. Which of the following are suggestions the nurse can make to help the mother? Select all that apply. 1. Read labels to reduce sugar intake. 2. Switch to sugar-free soda. 3. Keep healthy snacks on hand. 4. Increase her activity level. 5. Switch the child to a 1000-calorie diet.

1. Read labels to reduce sugar intake. 3. Keep healthy snacks on hand. 4. Increase her activity level.

The nurse asks a member of the nutrition class to state the basic messages of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What would they include in their answer? Select all that apply. 1. Reduce intake of saturated fats, sugars, and alcohol. 2. Manage weight by calorie balancing. 3. Do not worry about empty calories. 4. Always read the food label. 5. Prevent obesity with physical activity.

1. Reduce intake of saturated fats, sugars, and alcohol. 2. Manage weight by calorie balancing. 5. Prevent obesity with physical activity.

When discussing healthy changes to the eating patterns with a client, the nurse should provide recommendations regarding eating less-than-healthful foods by making which of the following statements? 1. "Weekends can be your time to splurge each week." 2. "It's great to enjoy them on special occasions." 3. "You can eat them any time before 2 o'clock." 4. "They should be avoided entirely."

2. "It's great to enjoy them on special occasions."

The nurse is working with a 23-year-old client to develop a menu plan for a 2000-calorie food plan. After presenting MyPlate options, the client decides on a menu for the day. Which of the following is the best option for this client? 1. 2 slices white bread, 1 tbsp mayo, 2 slices bologna, 1 slice American cheese, 1 tsp mustard 2. 1 cup steamed spinach, 3 oz poached salmon with dill, 1 small apple, 1 cup hot tea sweetened with 1 tsp sugar 3. 2 cups spaghetti with meatball sauce, 2 cups salad with lettuce, carrots, celery, radishes, green peppers, green onions, and 3 tbsp ranch dressing 4. 1 cup yogurt with fruit, 1 cup spilt pea and ham soup, 1 cup coffee with creamer and sugar

2. 1 cup steamed spinach, 3 oz poached salmon with dill, 1 small apple, 1 cup hot tea sweetened with 1 tsp sugar

The client is a healthy 19-year-old college student who is interested in maintaining a healthy weight by following a 2000-calorie diet. How many servings of vegetables should he eat on a daily basis? 1. 21/2 cups 2. 3 cups 3. 31/2 cups 4. 2 cups

2. 1/2 cups

The client is adhering to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) in his diet. He knows that adhering to the AMDRs has been associated with which of the following? 1. A reduced rate of breast cancer 2. A possible decrease in chronic disease risk 3. A reduced risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus 4. Weight loss

2. A possible decrease in chronic disease risk

The nurse is asked to explain the concept of variety within a major food group. Which would be the best example to give to illustrate the concept of variety within a major food group? 1. Margarine, butter, mayonnaise 2. Chicken, black beans, walnuts 3. Hamburger roll, waffle, saltine crackers 4. Orange juice, fresh grapefruit, lemonade

2. Chicken, black beans, walnuts

During the nutrition class, the nurse asks one of the students to describe the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). The student has answered correctly by stating which of the following? 1. EAR is the amount of a nutrient that is recommended to prevent chronic illness. 2. EAR is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement of half of healthy people in a lifestyle or gender group. 3. EAR is the amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 98% of all people. 4. EAR is the amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of all healthy people in a specific population.

2. EAR is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement of half of healthy people in a lifestyle or gender group.

One of the major messages conveyed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes the consumption of alcohol. What is the message about alcohol? 1. Drink alcohol to ward off heart disease. 2. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. 3. Drink alcohol to lessen your risk of colon cancer. 4. If you drink alcohol, include it in your empty calories.

2. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.

When describing the overall goals of Dietary Guidelines for Americans to a client who wants to make changes in his eating pattern, which of the following is the best way for the nurse to describe this initiative? 1. It is an initiative aimed at improving the health of people with chronic disease. 2. It is an initiative aimed at helping people make higher quality food choices. 3. It is an initiative aimed at helping people chose fat-free options most. 4. It is an initiative aimed at maximizing health disparities among Americans

2. It is an initiative aimed at helping people make higher quality food choices.

The client is learning to make healthy choices in the food she serves her family. Based on a 2000-calorie diet, how many servings of dairy products should she plan for her two adolescent children, her husband, and herself on a daily basis? 1. 2 cups 2. 31/2 cups 3. 3 cups 4. 21/2 cups

3 cups

Based on the American Institute for Cancer Research, which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in an educational class on cancer prevention? 1. Eat less than 6 g of salt per day. 2. Limit saturated fat to 5% to 6% of total daily calories. 3. Develop a weight management strategy 4. Reduce the percentage of calories consumed from trans fats.

3. Develop a weight management strategy

American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) have both made recommendations for eating properly to prevent cancer. Which of the following are true for both guidelines? Select all that apply. 1. Do not use supplements to protect against cancer. 2. Choose whole grains instead of refined grains. 3. Eat a variety of food with emphasis on plant sources. 4. Limit the intake of red meats.

3. Eat a variety of food with emphasis on plant sources. 4. Limit the intake of red meats.

The nurse is aware that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are published every 5 years and are intended for whom? 1. Children aged 2 to 12 years 2. Infants and senior citizens 3. Individuals aged 2 years and older 4. Adults aged 18 years and older

3. Individuals aged 2 years and older

A nurse is assessing a client in the bariatric clinic. The client is seeking a healthier lifestyle by changing nutritional patterns. Which of the following is the most effective recommendation the nurse can make for this client? 1. Change several lifestyle behaviors at the same time. 2. Read the general healthy eating message. 3. Obtain nutrients from food, not supplements. 4. Follow the preplanned daily menus.

3. Obtain nutrients from food, not supplements.

The nurse provides a client with information about Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). The nurse correctly describes DRIs as which of the following? 1. The concepts of dietary-related chronic diseases 2. The concepts of balance and need 3. The concepts of probability and risk 4. The concepts of preventing nutritional deficiencies

3. The concepts of probability and risk

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a program focused on healthy eating patterns as a whole rather than individual components such as food groups and nutrients. Which of the following is one of the goals of Dietary Guidelines for Americans? 1. To reduce the amount of calories consumed daily 2. To encourage decreased consumption of all dairy products 3. To use the guidelines as a framework to shift food choices 4. To follow one of the three styles of healthy eating patterns

3. To use the guidelines as a framework to shift food choices

When teaching the nutrition class about Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), the nurse would correctly state that this reference includes which of the following references sets? 1. Nutritional density values 2. The Eatwell Guide 3. Tolerable Upper Intake 4. Physical activity recommendations

3. Tolerable Upper Intake

The client is learning to make healthy choices in the food he eats by using MyPlate. Approximately what portion of the plate should be protein? 1. 35% 2. 15% 3. 45% 4. 25%

4. 25%

One of the students in a nutrition class asks the nurse to explain the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs). Which of the following is the best answer? 1. AMDRs provide specific ranges for essential nutrients. 2. AMDRs provide broad ranges for each energy nutrient with the aim of reducing risk of chronic disease. 3. AMDRs provide nonspecific ranges for major nutrients. 4. AMDRs provide the energy people need to consume to maintain balance.

AMDRs provide broad ranges for each energy nutrient with the aim of reducing risk of chronic disease.

A nurse has attended a seminar covering the objectives of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Upon returning to the clinic, the nurse is asked what the clinic could do differently to meet the objectives. Which of the following would be an appropriate answer? 1. Recommend a vegetarian diet to clients who eat meat. 2. Discuss with clients what to eat rather than what not to eat. 3. Tell clients to weigh themselves regularly. 4. Encourage all clients to achieve a caloric intake of 1600 cal/day.

Discuss with clients what to eat rather than what not to eat.

While teaching about the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), the nurse has included which of the following points in the discussion? 1. RDAs are the same as dietary reference intakes. 2. RDAs represent requirements for macronutrients only. 3. RDAs recommendations apply to people with chronic diseases. 4. RDAs are appropriate for healthy individuals in all age groups.

RDAs are appropriate for healthy individuals in all age groups.

Numerous health agencies in the United States have issued dietary recommendations so that Americans can choose diets that are aimed primarily at which of the following goals? 1. Reducing the risk of acute heart disease 2. Reducing their weight 3. Reducing their risk of chronic disease 4. Increasing their activity levels

Reducing their risk of chronic disease

The nurse has been emphasizing the importance of reading labels to know the content of foods the client is eating. When reading a nutrition label, the client recognizes which of the following fats is the best option? 1. Partially hydrogenated oil 2. Milk fat 3. Palm oil 4. Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil

Part of the Dietary Reference Intakes is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). Which of the following would be the correct explanation for the nurse to provide the client regarding these amounts? 1. The UL is the estimated amount of nutrient that will meet the needs of 90% of a given population. 2. The UL is the recommended level of intake for that nutrient. 3. The UL is the nutrient intake amount determined to be most beneficial for preventing chronic disease. 4. The UL is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects.

The UL is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects.

The nurse has been asked to speak on diet and nutrition at a local community center. During the presentation, the nurse discusses the importance of "Adequate Intake." Which of the following should the nurse be sure to include regarding this topic? 1. The primary purpose of the Adequate Intake is to have a way to compare nutritional patterns to the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). 2. The primary purpose of the Adequate Intake is to help people calculate an estimate of daily nutritional intake. 3. The primary purpose of the Adequate Intake is to provide a nutritional goal for people to try to achieve. 4. The primary purpose of the Adequate Intake is to provide the optimal level of intake for all nutrients.

The primary purpose of the Adequate Intake is to provide a nutritional goal for people to try to achieve.

The diet is influenced by all foods and drinks consumed, which includes alcohol. What is the current recommendation for alcohol consumption according to the various published guidelines? 1. Two drinks each day for men, one drink each day for women 2. One drink each day for men and women 3. Two drinks each day for men and women 4. One drink each day for men, two drinks each day for women

Two drinks each day for men, one drink each day for women