Nurs 299 Exam 2 Study Guide Solutions

Nurs 299 Exam 2 Study Guide Solutions Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Ans:--Guide to adequate nutrition intake levels against which are compared to nutrient values of food -Support healthy eating 5 Major Guidelines for Americans - Ans:-1) Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan 2) Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount 3) Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake 4) Shift to healthier food and beverage choices 5) Support healthy eating patterns for all · Diet and cancer prevention - Ans:--Eat 2.5 cups of veggies and 2 cups fruits -leafy greens, legumes, fruits, veggies, lots of folate -Limit amounts of red meat, whole-fat dairy, high fat (one-third plate); 3 oz meat, fish, or chicken -Balance calorie intake and exercise ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/12 -Limit alcohol -eat whole grains -prepare food in healthy ways · Top cancer causing foods - Ans:--Processed meats, cookies, hot dogs, French fries, doughnuts, crackers, chips, bacon · Top anti cancer foods - Ans:--Leafy veggies, cauliflower, turmeric, soursop, broccoli, noni, tomatoes, garlic · Type-2 diabetes risk factors & exercise - Ans:--minority and elderly affected disproportionally -dietary fat intake -Obesity, hypertension, alcoholism -exercise daily to minimize sugar levels in diet (increase insulin sensitivity, burning carbs, improve glycemic control) -family history matters SNAP - Ans:-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: food stamps monthly to help low income families buy nutritious food ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/12 WIC - Ans:-PREGNANT Women, infant, children: nutrition education to low income pregnant/ post- partum women and children under 5. Outcomes: Lower medicaid costs, longer gestation, higher birth weights, lower infant mortality rates NSLP - Ans:-National School Lunch Program: help schools provide balanced, low-cost/ free lunches · Obesity in children and trends - Ans:--1/3 children are obese, and 2/3 adults are obese. -Obese BMI is 30 or higher -Current generation of children may be less healthy and have shorter lives -due to high calorie food and lack of exercise (electronic use) · Heart disease and diet - Ans:--goal is to prevent HD