PCC nutrition questions and answers well elaborated

What does the HgA1C measure? - correct answers average blood glucose over the past 3 months electrolytes in the body - correct answers sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous optimal BMI - correct answers 18.5-24.9 Overweight BMI - correct answers 25-29.9 ideally saturated fats make up how much of caloric intake - correct answers less than 10% trans fats raise _____ and lower _____ - correct answers LDL and HDL common foods with trans fats - correct answers fries/fried foods, commercially prepared baked goods, margarines, snack foods, processed foods fiber helps - correct answers Move waste through the digestive system how can fiber be increased - correct answers whole fruits, whole grains, raw veggies, legumes to replace meat those who eat _____ servings or more of veggies have a 20% lower risk of coronary artery disease and stroke than those who eat less than 3 servings - correct answers 5 intake of vegetables are beneficial for decreasing risk for - correct answers some cancers, GI issues, and vision problems some common sources of calcium - correct answers leafy green veggies, cottage cheese, yogurts recommendation for healthy people of sodium is - correct answers 1 tsp (2300 mg) or less purpose of DASH diet - correct answers lower blood pressure dairy sources recommended by DASH diet - correct answers fat-free what kinds of oils would be recommended in DASH diet - correct answers vegetable What does the DASH diet stand for? - correct answers Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension when following the DASH plan it is important to choose foods that are low in - correct answers trans and sat fats when following the dash diet choose foods that are rich in - correct answers potassium, calcium, fiber, magnesium, and protein the DASH diet recommends eating _____ mg of sodium or less a day - correct answers 1500 on a clear liquid diet - correct answers see through liquids full liquid - correct answers Clear liquid diet, plus any other food that can be poured at room or body temperature pureed diet - correct answers clear and full liquids plus pureed meats, fruits, scrambled eggs mechanical soft - correct answers pureed and some soft diced foods soft/low residue diet - correct answers foods that are low in fiber and easy to digest hi fiber diet - correct answers fruits, veggies, bran, oatmeal used when patients CANNOT ingest foods but CAN digest - correct answers enteral access tubes used when patients CANNOT ingest or digest - correct answers parenteral nutrtion examples of parenteral nutritio