ch8 guidelines for health eating
The nurse is discussing nutrition reference values in class. Which of the following is a CORRECT statement made by the nurse?
"EAR is the nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group."
The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the American Institute for Cancer Research have issued dietary recommendations to help Americans choose diets aimed at reducing the risk of chronic diseases. This statement is:
true
The 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 recommendations that reflect BOTH sets of guidelines? Select all that apply.
Both ACS and AICR recommend eating a variety of plant source foods and limiting the intake of red meats. Only the ACIR recommends not using supplements, and only the ACS recommends consumption of whole grains
DRIs are used by scientists and nutritionists who work in research or academic settings and by dietitians who plan menus for which of the following specific populations?
DRIs are used by scientists and nutritionists who work in research or academic settings and by dietitians who plan menus for specific populations, such as older adult feeding programs, schools, prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and military feeding programs
A pregnant woman who wants to breastfeed after her baby is born asks the nurse for nutritional recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following is the nurse's BEST response
For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommend consuming 8 to 12 oz of seafood per week from a variety of seafood types; limiting white (albacore) tuna to 6 oz per week because of its high methyl mercury content: and not eating tilefish, shark, swordfish, and king mackerel. The guidelines also recommend that pregnant women take an iron supplement as recommended by an obstetrician or other health-care provider
Which of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are associated with dietary excesses? Select all that apply.
Four of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are associated with dietary excesses, namely, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and
A client asks how to avoid consuming empty calories. Which of the following is the nurse's BEST response?
avoid foods high in fat
A client is learning to make healthy choices in the food he eats by using MyPlate. Approximately what portion of the plate should be protein?
25%
A client is learning to make healthy choices in the food she serves her family. If she is planning an 1,800-calorie diet, how many servings of dairy products per person should she plan for her two teenagers, her husband, and herself on a daily basis?
According to MyPlate guidelines, individuals 9 years old and older should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily when following an 1,800-calorie diet plan
The following are CORRECT statements related to empty calories: Select all that appl
Empty calories are items with solid fats and/or added sugars that provide calories with few or no nutrients. Sometimes all the calories in an item are empty, such as in regular soft drinks. Sometimes only some of the total calories are considered empty, such as the calories from added sugar in sweetened yogurt. The small empty calorie budget (8% to 19% of total calories) allows for only small amounts of calorie-dense items if the bulk of the day's food choices are of nutrient-dense foods. More than 35% of the typical calorie intake in the United States is from empty calories.
In the United States today, nutrient deficiency diseases are rare. However, the following populations remains susceptible. Select all that apply.
oday, nutrient deficiency diseases are rare in the United States except among the poor, older adults, alcoholics, fad dieters, and hospitalized patients
The AIs are similar to the RDA, but with the AI, it is not known what percentage of people are meeting nutritional needs. This statement is:
true
The nurse knows the following statements to be true regarding the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) values. Select all that apply.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) values are used to determine RDA values; they are not used as a stand-alone reference. The 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. "Average" actually means "median." By definition, the EAR exceeds the requirements of half of the group and falls below the requirements of the other half. The EAR is not based solely on the prevention of nutrient deficiencies but includes consideration for reducing the risk of chronic disease and takes into account the bioavailability of the nutrient, that is, how its absorption is affected by other food components
The nurse is teaching a class about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The nurse knows that the class understands when they agree to the following CORRECT statement:
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly every 5 years by the USDHHS and the USDA, serves as the federal policy on nutrition, dictating how education and food assistance programs are conducted by the government. They are evidence-based recommendations designed to help people attain and maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health for Americans age 2 years and older. Unlike previous editions, the 2010 version is intended not just for "healthy" people but also for people who are at increased risk of chronic disease. This change was made in response to the current epidemic of overweight and obesity in all ages and segments of American society.
