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NURS 299 Midterm Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Dietary Reference Intakes ( DRIS ) are a collection of dietary reference standards . Which nutrition based standard will be excluded from a list of the four original DRIS ? Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intakes ( CDRR ) The nurse kn...

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Dietary Reference Intakes ( DRIS ) are a collection of dietary reference standards . Which nutrition
based standard will be excluded from a list of the four original DRIS ?
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intakes ( CDRR )
The nurse knows the following statements to be true regarding the estimated average requirement
(EAR) values select all that apply.
The EAR is one of the four original nutrient-based standards of the dietary reference intakes DRIs

The EAR exceeds the requirements of half of the group and falls below the requirements of the other
half
The nurse suspects that social factors are limiting a clients understanding of the diet restrictions he is
to follow which of the following may be a factor?
The client is unable to read
The nurse realizes there are dietary reference intakes that estimate necessary nutrient intake and other
reference sets that pertain to calories, one of which is the estimated energy requirements (EER's)
which statement is true of EER's?
EER's estimate intake required to maintain weight
The nurse notes that the client has several health problems and chronic illnesses. Which standard
should the nurse refer to first when determining this client nutritional needs?
Recommend dietary allowance
Which of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are associated with dietary excesses?
Select all that apply.
heart disease, cancer, stroke
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes inquires of the nurse, "I do not believe in all these Western
medicines and treatments. I want to get better, but is there a way to so that doesn't involve taking
medication?" Which response will the nurse give?
"You might be interested in lifestyle medicine, which focuses on lifestyle changes."
Plant-based diets have received a lot of attention in recent years. Which meal option aligns with a
plant-based eating plan?
Dinner: pasta with fresh vegetables and a breadstick
The health of the American population has changed over the past years. The nurse is aware that the
increase in chronic disease can be attributed to lifestyle changes. Which lifestyle change(s) has had a
negative impact on chronic disease? Select all that apply.

,Cost of food

Sedentary lifestyle

Technological advances
The nurse is counseling a client on the relationship between excess calorie consumption and health
problems. What health problems would the nurse identify as being associated with consuming more
calories than are expended? Select all that apply.
blood pressure above 139/89 mm Hg

increased blood cholesterol levels

BMI of 30 or greater

cancer
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) are broad ranges for each energy
nutrient. Which of the following is the CORRECT percentage of AMDRs for adults?
protein 10-35%
After learning about the history of intake guidelines, students know that simply reading a food's
nutrition facts label may not be enough to understand the health effects of the food. Which statement
reflects the current focus of work in nutrients and food?
Intake guidelines that focus solely on nutrients can can underestimate the complexity of food.
A client was just admitted to the unit with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. The client asks, "Can you
tell me more about my disease?" Which statement indicates an understanding of bone health and
muscle strength?
Non-Hispanic Asians are at highest risk for reduced muscle strength.
A common clinical method of assessing nutritional status based on findings in a health history and
physical examination is:
the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
The nurse is reviewing a client's food diary for the past week. Keeping in mind the healthy and
detrimental eating patterns identified in the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which
meal is most associated with detrimental health outcomes?
A hamburger with a white bun and pickle spears, with a soda
The nurse recognizes that malnutrition is a major contributor to which of the following?
prolonged hospital stays.
The nurse is assessing a new client to the unit for possible malnutrition. The nurse is aware that the
physical findings are:

,subjective.
The nurse is teaching the caregiver of an older adult client about the diet the health care provider has
recommended. The goal is to increase caloric intake while improving the client's overall nutritional
status. The nurse recognizes that the training has been successful when the caregiver says:
"He can still have his favorite food, ice cream."
The nurse is educating a group of students about the placement of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
along the continuum of intake. Which nutrient-based standard is closest to the risk-of-toxicity side of
the continuum?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
To obtain an adequate history and ascertain nutritional risk, which of the following would be an
appropriate question for the nurse to ask?
Do you avoid any particular foods?


The nurse has provided nutrition education to a client. Which client statement requires further
teaching by the nurse?
"Each time I eat a cup of pasta, I will count it as 1 grain serving."
A client reports adopting the Healthy US-style eating plan recommended by the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans. What response should the nurse make to this client?
"Consider adding more foods fortified with vitamin D.'
The nurse is teaching a 23-year-old female client about diet. Which client statement requires nursing
intervention?
"If I drink alcohol, I will limit myself to 2 drinks per day."
According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025, proper nutrition ideally begins at which
life stage?
Infancy
A client in remission from colon cancer wishes to modify nutrition intake to maximize health. Which
recommendation will the nurse make?
Consider transitioning to a plant-based diet.
The nurse is preparing to teach the difference between the 2000-calorie Healthy U.S.-Style Eating
Pattern and Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern. Which difference will the nurse convey about the
Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern?
Increases whole grain recommendation
When teaching a client how to estimate preparing 1/4 cup of nuts for a snack, the nurse will equate
this size of serving to which object?

, Golf ball
Which factor(s) affects basal energy expenditure (BEE)? Select all that apply.
age
stresses
height
caffeine use
smoking tobacco
A client asks if there are any specific limits that should be practiced when adhering to the Dietary
Guidelines. What should the nurse respond to this client?
Consume less than 10% of calories from added sugars


A healthy adult client wants to include nutrient-dense foods in their diet. Which milk product is
the best choice for this client?
fat-free milk


Which item choice is equivalent to 1 ounce of a grain serving according to MyPlate?
1 slice of bread
A male client reports wishing to drink red wine to improve cardiovascular health. Given that 1
serving of wine equals 5 ounces, what is the maximum number of ounces the client could consume in
a day and adhere to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart
Association, the American Cancer Society, and the American Institute for Cancer Research?
10
The nurse is helping a client develop a plan to achieve healthy amounts of physical activity. The
nurse would recommend that the client participate in a minimum of how many minutes of moderate
activity each week? Enter the number only.
150
A client reports eating half a large tomato, 1 piece of whole wheat toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut
butter, and 1 medium banana for breakfast. Which response will the nurse make when assessing this
intake?
"This was a healthy set of breakfast food choices."
Many health agencies publish guidelines or recommendations for healthy eating, including the
American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the American Institute for Cancer
Research. The recommendations are similar to each other and to the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans in recommending which of the following? Select all that apply.

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