Diets - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do antigout medications work? - by inhibiting the infiltration and phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals. Deposition of urate crystals causes - pain and inflammation What is Colchicine - anti-gout medication how does Colchicine work? - Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain and swelling common side effects of Colchicine - GI problems (diarrhea) use with caution in elderly Also can cause blood dyscrasias & abdominal pain pa...

A nurse is preparing an education program for a group of parents of preschool-age children about promoting optimum nutrition. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. saturated fats should equal 20% of total daily caloric intake b. average calorie intake should by 1800 calories per day c. daily intake of fruits and vegetables should total 2 servings d. healthy diets include a total of 8 G protein each day ----Correct Answer-------B A nurse is perform...

Fad diets Exam Questions with Answers New Update Analysis of existing produce prescription programs finds that they can - Answer-- increase participants' nutrition knowledge - decrease participants' blood pressure - decrease participants' BMI - increase participants' fruit and vegetable consumption - improve participants' food security Produce prescription programs reduce the cost of fruit and vegetable consumption for low income populations with a goal of reducing disease risk in...

Fad Diets Study Test Questions with Answers All Correct What is one primary downside to using energy bars - Answer-LOTS of calories. May include many other ingredients. What is the best way to get your needed vitamins and minerals? - Answer-Through the foods you eat How much FAT should you eat each day? - Answer-25 to 30% of your daily calories Fad diets help you lose a _______ amount of weight in a _______ period of time. - Answer-large short Fad diets are based on facts of nutr...

Exam 1: NR228/ NR 228 (Latest 2023/2024) Nutrition, Health & Wellness Exam Prep | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION Plants use carbon dioxide, water & the sun's energy in the process of photosynthesis to synthesize: a) fat b) protein c) carbohydrates d) alcohol Answer: c) carbohydrates NOTE: Plants synthesize carbohydrate via photosynthesis. Fat and protein are produced by other metabolic processes in the plants. Living plants do not u...

NU631 Herzing University -NU 631 Quiz 2 with complete solutions In which way did Florence Nightingale contribute most substantially to evidence-based practice? - correct answer She collected and analyzed data that changed the care of hospitalized soldiers. In a rehabilitation unit, patients are randomly assigned to high fiber diets versus ordinary fiber diets, in order to measure the effect on constipation. What type of quantitative research is this? - correct answer Experimental research ...

ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions and Answers 2024 A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods -Answer-A, C, D Not B-hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty a...

JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023 SCORE A+ Along with weight reduction, what vitamins are recommended to help with bone health? - Correct Answer Vitamin C Loss of muscle mass can be halted or reversed with which of the following? - Correct Answer Strength gaining exercises A 79 year old client has been admitted to a long tern care facility that follows a liberal diet approach. The client has a long history of high cholesterol and desire a low cholesterol...

1. Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 2. An excess intake of protein will never lead to weight gain. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 3. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) reflect the collaborative efforts of scientists to produce a set of standards for the amount of energy, nutrients, and other dietary components that best support health. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 4. If people’s u...

Regular diet (normal or house diet) - ANSWER-- Indicated for clients who do not need dietary restrictions. The diet is adjusted to meet age specific needs throughout life cycle. - Many health care facilities offer self select menus for regular diets. - Modify the regular diet to accommodate individual preferences, food habits, and ethnic values. Clear liquid diet - ANSWER-- Consists of food or fluids that have no residue and are liquid at room temperature. - Primarily to prevent dehydra...