WGU c787 - Unit 7 Quiz

Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a dietary supplement. Correct answer- * look at current medications and drug interactions * encourage not to self-dx * consult provider before taking * take lifestyle/diet, consumption Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are being used? Correct answer- Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors, pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements you're taking so that you can discuss what's best for your overall health. They can help you determine which supplements, if any, might be valuable for you. Fat soluble vitamins Correct answer- Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are found in food containing fat. They're stored in the liver and body fat. The body draws on these stored vitamins when needed. water soluble vitamins Correct answer- B vitamins and vitamin C Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps to release energy from foods and is important in maintaining nervous system function. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps promotes good vision and healthy skin and is also important in converting the amino acid tryptophan into niacin. Why do vegetarians require a bioavailable form of calcium supplementation? Correct answer- because they are not getting it from dairy What health care services are provided to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives? Correct answer- Indian Health Service (IHS) National Council of Urban Indian Health (?) What are some prevalent diseases among Native Americans and Alaskan Natives at risk-population? 4 items Correct answer- *Liver disease/cirrhosis *heart disease *lower respiratory disease *DM Type 2 What are some public assistance services available to the homeless population (children and adults)? Correct answer- -The HRSA-funded Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program-Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program -The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -(SNAP)Children-National School Lunch Program, -School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program What are the top three diagnoses in Public Housing Primary Care health centers? Correct answer- * hypertension * overweight and obesity * diabetes mellitus What is the 'take home' message from the article "A 'Stick-to-It' Diet Is More Important Than a Popular One"? Correct answer- sticking with a diet—more than the type of a diet—is the key to losing weight. Name at least three common features that would help a patient spot a fad diet. Correct answer- - desire to drop weight fast - focuses on intensely cutting out entire food groups - instructs to only eat certain foods (ritual) detrimental effects of fad diets Correct answer- You'll Wind Up Feeling Dehydrated. The majority of the weight you drop when you lose weight too quickly tends to be water weight, which can lead to rapid dehydration. You'll Get Tired Quickly. You Can Get Serious Digestive Problems/Malnutrition. Describe strategies for establishing healthy eating patterns in childhood and ways to encourage children to try new foods. Correct answer- - Provide a wide variety of helthy foods - Avoid snacking - Involve kids in the process of meal prepping Conversely, what are some contributors to poor food choices and self-regulation in the family setting? Correct answer- - fast-food convenience/cost - food manufacturers offset lower fat content with higher carb/sugar content -high-sugar beverages bundled with meal packages What is the link between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and childhood overweight and obesity? Correct answer- -high-sugar beverages bundled with meal packages -super-sized meals with upgraded drink -high soft drink intake leads to higher energy intakes -12 ounce cans are being replaced with 20-24 ounce bottles in machines What is the BMI-age assessment and how is it used? Correct answer- an inverse relationship between calcium and BMI in children, indicating that individuals with higher calcium intake had lower BMIs Identify three or more barriers to physical activity among children. Correct answer- - limited access to community recreation -unsafe neighborhoods -unlimited access to TV/computers What does the 5, 2, 1, 0 recommendation by the AAP refer to? Correct answer- 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day 2 hours of screen time per day 1 hour of physical activity per day0 servings of sugary beverages Describe services provided by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Correct answer- - provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, nutrition education, referrals and access to health care to low income pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women Explain strategies for providing nutritional education to low literate, illiterate and non- English speaking populations. Correct answer- Nutritionists should provide educational interventions and materials that consider the clients' ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English. Many tools are available, including the SMOG (Simplified Measure of Gobbledygoop Grading) Readability Formula and the Fry Graph Reading Level Index, which can be utilized to evaluate written materials to determine the appropriateness of their reading level. Also available are programs such as Teachthought, a Google search to access information by reading level for basic, intermediate, or advanced reading.