Nurs 299 NUTR AND
GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Purpose of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 and key
recommendations - - correct answer ✅Promote Nutrients, health
5 key recommendations, eating pattern, variety, nutrient density,
reduce sodium and sugar, support eating patterns for all
Diet and cancer prevention/ Diet to reduce chronic disease - -
correct answer ✅reduce fat and sodium in the diet. 2/3 of plate
for fruit and vegetables, 1/3 plate of fat, limit alcohol and diet low
in total fat. Increase fibrous foods . 2 cups of fruits, and 2.5 cups of
vegetables. PER DAY.
Type-2 diabetes risk factors & exercise include - - correct answer
✅Obese, Sedentary lifestyle, babies > 9 lbs at birth, (impaired
fasting glucose), age > 45, personal history of gestational diabetes,
high BP and ^ LDL and low HDLs; prediabetes
SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program "food stamps") - -
correct answer ✅monthly allotment to help low-income families
buy nutritious food.
NSLP (national school lunch program) - - correct answer ✅help
schools provide balanced, low-cost/free lunches.
,Nurs 299 NUTR AND
GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - - correct answer ✅a
program that provides help for nutrition and health care to low-
income PREGNANT women, infants, and children up to age 5
Obesity in children - - correct answer ✅Rates of obese children
increased substantially in the US over 30 years
1980 = 6% obese children
2010 = 17% obese children
trends of obesity in children - - correct answer ✅internet usage,
video game usage, an epidemic, decrease in physical activity. > 3 hrs
a day. 80% percentile for obese children. Life expectancy is lower
because of this for current generation of children.
Heart disease AKA CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) - - correct
answer ✅CVD - the leading cause of death in the US
1/4 Population has CVD
overarching group of diseases related to the cardiovascular system
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
hypertension (HTN),
, Nurs 299 NUTR AND
GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
peripheral artery disease
heart failure
DASH diet - - correct answer ✅low in salts, rich in low fat, rich in
vegetables, heart healthy diet. Whole foods healthy fats, low
cholesterol, cutting out red meats.
Stages of change and when to promote exercise - - correct answer
✅based on case scenario. If someone says, "I do not have time to
exercise," at this stage provide information (pre-contemplative).
exercise for osteoarthritis - - correct answer ✅aquatic exercise can
help be easier on the joints, buoyancy relieves stress on joints.
Osteoporosis and exercise - - correct answer ✅common bone
disease, low bone mass and fragility. Weight bearing exercises and
walking can help with this.
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