Nutrition C787 – WGU, Questions and answers, Exam Predictor paper. Verified.

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Nutrition C787 – WGU, Questions and answers, Exam Predictor paper. Verified. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic di... et related diseases, what policy change were made? - ✔✔-RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) - ✔✔-Information about DRI must be included in food labeling. RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) - ✔✔-The estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ✔✔-Serving size. AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) - ✔✔-It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs, and proteins only. Fats AMDR - ✔✔-20-35% of daily calories. Carbohydrates AMDR - ✔✔-45-65% of daily calories. Protein AMDR - ✔✔-10-35% of daily calories. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ✔✔-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. EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - ✔✔-Helps guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels. Half of MyPlate - ✔✔-Fruits and vegetables. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ✔✔-They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer. Vitamin B12 - ✔✔-Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? - ✔✔-Buying frozen meals. Skim milk - ✔✔-Has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk. DRI for whole grains - ✔✔-1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains. Trans fats and added sugar intake - ✔✔-Should be minimized. There is no DRI value. Recommended daily amount of protein intake - ✔✔-60 g/day. Protein food examples - ✔✔-Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), 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 diet in a vegetarian diet? - ✔✔-Legumes + whole grain Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years - ✔✔-Anything ending in "-ose" and honey A high glycemic index carbohydrate - ✔✔-Will cause a quick return to hunger Glycemic Index (GI) - ✔✔-A rating scale of the likelihood of foods to increase BG. A low index would mean it raises BG slower Seafood - ✔✔-High in healthy omega 3 oils Sources of healthy fat - ✔✔-Fish, nuts, olive oil High sodium foods - ✔✔-Manufactured breads, processed food, canned soup/broth, deli meats, and cheese Iron rich foods - ✔✔-Dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts Decreases risk of heart disease - ✔✔-Fiber and HDL cholesterol Increases risk for heart disease - ✔✔-LDL, trans fat, saturated fats Recommended LDL level - ✔✔-<120 mg/dL Recommended cholesterol intake - ✔✔-<300 mg/day Recommended saturated fats intake - ✔✔-<7% of total daily calories Recommended daily activity - ✔✔-At least 30 min Recommended sodium intake - ✔✔-<1600 mg/day Fiber recommendations - ✔✔-Increase intake, especially insoluble fiber. Alcohol recommendations - ✔✔-1-2 drinks per day. Diet for a patient with low albumin - ✔✔-High protein diet. Should be avoided by patients with kidney disease - ✔✔-Proteins DASH diet - ✔✔-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Lifestyle changes for hypertension - ✔✔-Limit sodium, exercise, and maintain BMI <25 Why is obesity considered a disease? - ✔✔-Because it affects many organ systems and hormones impairing body functions BMI >40 - ✔✔-Morbidly obese BMI >30 - ✔✔-Obese BMI >25 - ✔✔-Overweight BMI <20 - ✔✔-Underweight Obese children and teenagers - ✔✔-Have increased risk of coronary heart disease Health risks of low BMI - ✔✔-Infertility Osteoporosis Premature death Health risks of high BMI - ✔✔-Heart Disease Type 2 diabetes Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Premature death What is the genetic influence of body weight? - ✔✔-Parents often predict children body weights, raised or not. How to maintain body weight? - ✔✔-Balance energy expenditure with energy intake; eat just enough calories for activity level. How to loose weight? - ✔✔-Reduce processed foods Increase activity Eat 5 small meals Limit sugary drinks Ask yourself, "am I hungry?" How much weight loss helps improve health? - ✔✔-10% How much water intake supports weight loss? - ✔✔->48 oz Societal factors in the obesity epidemic - ✔✔-More desk based, low activity jobs Increased size in food portions Increased consumption of processed foods Obesity messages to adolescents - ✔✔-Focus on a healthy diet, no weight loss Reinforce healthy behavior Don't reward with food Criticize media messages about food Family members should - ✔✔-Eat well balance meals together Physical activity for weight loss - ✔✔-90 minutes of moderate physical activity 3 times a week Anthrometrics - ✔✔-The study and comparison of human body measurements (height, weight, waist size) Protein powder - ✔✔-Supplement that increases muscle mass and nitrogen retention PAL (Physical Activity Level) - ✔✔-Total Energy Expanditure / Body Mass Rate Bariatric surgery recommendations - ✔✔-Gradually increase physical activity priori to surgery Continue to exercise after surgery Expect rapid weight loss after surgery Need vitamin supplements after surgery Human milk - ✔✔-Contains immune factors that formula does not Juice consumption in infants - ✔✔-Not recommended because: Dental decay Lacks fiber, may cause diarrhea High in calories Behavior that may contribute to cavities in infants - ✔✔-Sharing utensils Parent behaviors that contribute to a poor relationship with food - ✔✔-Not involving children in meal planning or food choices CDC's overweight definition for children - ✔✔-BMI for the age over the 85th percentile High levels of stress - ✔✔-Can cause poor eating habits S&S of Malnutrition - ✔✔-Stunted linear growth, poor bone development, and cognitive developmental delays Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - ✔✔-Needed for the heart and brain. Often low in alcoholics. Increase need in young adolescents. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy - ✔✔-Should be avoided. Can cause permanent developmental disability to fetus Folate (folic acid) - ✔✔-Reduces the risk of neural tube defects Folate rich foods - ✔✔-Lentils, spinach, and oats Helps minimize risk for preterm labor - ✔✔-Abstain from tobacco, alcohol, and drugs through pregnancy Maintain a healthy weight Maintain healthy diet to prevent gestational diabetes Reliable form of birth control - ✔✔-Breast feeding What puts older adults at increased risk of nutrient deficiency? - ✔✔-Different GI physiology interferes with absorption Benefits of prebiotics and probiotics for an older adult - ✔✔-Decreased total cholesterol Control of IBS Support immune system function Rebuild bone density To adapt to older adulthood - ✔✔-Remain active to avoid obesity. Ca [Show More]

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