WGU C787 OA, Exam Question and
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When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy chang
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WGU C787 OA, Exam Question and
answers, rated A+. verified.
When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - ✔✔-RDA's expanded into
several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - ✔✔-Food labeling must include info about them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ✔✔-Serving size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ✔✔-Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - ✔✔-
(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ✔✔-(TUI) The highest level of daily consumption that
current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful
amounts (supplements)
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - ✔✔-To guide recommendations
and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
- ✔✔-Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ✔✔-They provide nutrients that reduce the risk
of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ✔✔-Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin
B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? - ✔✔-Buying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - ✔✔-Skim milk has roughly the same amount
of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - ✔✔-half of all grain products
consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - ✔✔-- use egg whites
for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - ✔✔-Trans fat and
added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - ✔✔-60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? - ✔✔-garbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken breast,
yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a
vegetarian diet? - ✔✔-legumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the
coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? - ✔✔-anything ending in -ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? - ✔✔-one with aa high glycemic index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? - ✔✔-some seafood is high I
healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? - ✔✔-fish, nuts, olive oil
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - ✔✔-spices and herbs
which foods are relatively rich in iron? - ✔✔-- dark leafy greens
- legumes
- red meat
- nuts
what is the best vegetarian source of iron from the options provided? - ✔✔-beans
Which of these are protective against heart disease? - ✔✔-- fiber
- HDL cholesterol
which are linked to increase heart disease? - ✔✔-- LDL cholesterol
- trans fat
- saturated fat
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
LDL levels - ✔✔-< 120 mg/dL
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Limit cholesterol to - ✔✔-< 30 mg/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Saturated fat - ✔✔-< 7% calories/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
daily activity - ✔✔-30+ min
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Sodium levels - ✔✔-< 1600mg/ day
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
Increase intake of - ✔✔-insoluble fiber
Reducing risk of heart disease/ stroke:
limit alcohol to - ✔✔-1-2 drinks/ day
what is an appropriate dietary intervention to address a patient's low albumin level? - ✔✔-high protein
diet
select foods that would be inappropriate for a patient with kidney disease - ✔✔-- fried eggs
- hot dog
- steak
what is the dash diet designed to address - ✔✔-hypertension
which factors are important in controlling hypertension? - ✔✔-- sodium below 1600 mg/ day
- daily exercise, such as a half-hour walk
- health weight BMI < 25
Because obesity affects many org systems and hormones, impairing body functions: - ✔✔-it is now
considered a disease
what BMI is considered obese, requiring counseling about a weight loss dietary plan? - ✔✔-BMI > 30
what is the BMI calculation for a patient that measures 5' 4'' in height and 175 pounds in weight ? - ✔✔-
30
BMI calculation - ✔✔-weight (lbs) / height (in)^2 * 703
what describe a diet least likely to result in obesity? - ✔✔-a diet with a variety of fruits, whole grains,
and vegetables
identify which heart disease risk factors are modifiable. - ✔✔-- sedentary lifestyle
- BMI 32
- diet high in trans fats
which statement is true? - ✔✔-obese children and teenagers are at increased risk of coronary heart
disease
you are working in a family medicine clinic with a 22-year-old patient. you note a BMI of 17 what
counsel would you give the patient? - ✔✔-at this BMI, you are at increased risk of infertility,
osteoporosis, and premature. death. let's find a solution
what health risks clearly increase with BMI - ✔✔-- heart disease
- DM
- Premature death
- osteoarthritis
- sleep apnea
what is true regarding genetic influence on body weight? - ✔✔-body weights of parents are oft
predictive of body weights of children even when they do not raise them.
to maintain weight in the long term patients should - ✔✔-balance energy expenditure with energy
intake, eat jus enough calories for activity level
You can only DRAFT five pieces of advice for weight loss, which do you choose - ✔✔-- reduce process
foods
- increase activity
- when you want food, ask yourself if you are actually hungry
- eat 5 small meals to maintain energy throughout the day
- limit sugary drinks`
which person is most likely to lose weight and keep it off? - ✔✔-one who sticks to their diet long term
which is true of weight loss - ✔✔-10 % reduction in total body weight has consistently been shown to
improve health and decrease risk
ex) what would a 180 pound person. have to lose to show health benefits? - ✔✔-18 pound to weigh 162
pounds
which is likely not an appropriate sustainable weigh loss goal - ✔✔-to lose 20 pounds in a month and be
envied by friends
motivational interviewing - ✔✔-- health behaviors have rewards separate from pounds lost
- don't focus on failure
- don't focus on negative images/ unfairness
- don't sugarcoat or be dismissive
what is true of water intake and weight loss - ✔✔-there is evidence to support that drinking 48 oz of
water or more supports weight loss
which foods are likely appropriate for consistent inclusion on weight reduction dietary plan - ✔✔--
baked fish
- broiled skinless chicken breast
- steamed green vegetables
which are thought to be societal factors in the obesity epidemc - ✔✔-- more desk based jobs
- increasing size of food portions at restaurants and home
- increased consumption of processed foods
obesity. messages to adolescents - ✔✔-- constant focus on. food: bad
- focus of praise on athletic achievers: bad
- food as a reward: bad
- consumption of media messages: mostly bad
what is inappropriate advice to a family of a 14 year old with anorexia - ✔✔-serve separate meals to
different family members
what is true of physical activity, in conjunction with diet, to support weight loss - ✔✔-patient should
strive for 90 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 3 times a week
what is a legal supplement bodybuilders take in an effort to increase muscles mass and increase
nitrogen retention - ✔✔-protein powder
what are anthropometrics? - ✔✔-weight management assessment stools including weight, height, ,and
waist size
how do you calculate physical activity level (PAL) - ✔✔-total energy expenditure/ basal metabolic rate
you are working in the family medicine clinic and are working with a patient with a BMI of 52 and a
sedentary lifestyle. he is wondering about bariatric surgery. which pieces of advice are appropriate -
✔✔-increase your physical activity now, but do it gradually, to reduce strain on your heart and increase
your likelihood of keeping with it
- even after surgery you will need to continue to exercis
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