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NURS 299: Nutrition Test | Questions andAnswers| Latest Update
What is osteoporosis?
loss of bone density
risk for osteoporosis
white and asian women, postmenopause, small bone structure, sedentary
Exercise for osteoporosis
Weight Bearing
Aerobic
Intake of Vitamin D and Calcium
Avoid Smoking
20-30 minutes , 3-5 times a week
What is osteoarthritis ?
degenerative joint disease
exercise for osteoarthritis
Aquatic exercise—improves function, decreases pain
2-3 times a week
What is MHR?
maximum heart rate
How to calculate MHR
220 - your age
non-essential nutrients
our bodies can make them from other nutrients
essential nutrients
nutrients necessary for normal body functioning that must be obtained from food
Describe Typical American diet
- Large Protiens
- High sodium
, - Added Sugars
- Insufficient Nutrients
- Trans fat
- High carb Intake
diet to prevent cancer
-Reduce of Saturated Fats
-High proportion of plant foods
- Potassium
- Low fat
- Fiber Rich Diet
-Fruit and Veggies
- Limit Meats
How to read a food label
Start with serving size
Check Calories
Limit fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, and protein
Get plenty of nutrients & vitamins
View footnote for ingredients
View Percent Daily Value
What is included in a food label?
Percent daily value
( Shows Consumers how much of a day’s idea; intake of a particular nutrient they are eating
cased on a 2000 Calorie Diet in a Single Serving)
What does amount of nutrients per serving tell you ?
Amount of Calories and Nutrients we are receiving per 1 serving of that food item.
Why do people feel full longer after eating high-fat meal?
high fat meal causes the release of gastric inhibitory polypeptide which decreases the
peristalsis of the stomach.
Causes of excessive ketone production
Produced when there’s not enough carbohydrates and the body must metabolize fat for
energy
- diet of salads , oil , vinegar with low or NO carbs
- Insulin level is low
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