NURS 299 Exam 2 Questions And Answers Rated +
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 ANS -Guide to adequate nutrition intake levels
against which are compared to nutrient values of food
-Support healthy eating
5 Major Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 ANS 1) Follow a healthy eating pattern across the
lifespan
2) Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3) Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
4) Shift to healthier food and beverage choices
5) Support healthy eating patterns for all
· Diet and cancer prevention ANS -Eat 2.5 cups of veggies and 2 cups fruits
-leafy greens, legumes, fruits, veggies, lots of folate
-Limit amounts of red meat, whole-fat dairy, high fat (one-third plate); 3 oz meat, fish, or chicken
-Balance calorie intake and exercise
-Limit alcohol
-eat whole grains
-prepare food in healthy ways
· Top cancer causing foods ANS -Processed meats, cookies, hot dogs, French fries, doughnuts,
crackers, chips, bacon
· Top anti cancer foods ANS -Leafy veggies, cauliflower, turmeric, soursop, broccoli, noni,
tomatoes, garlic
· Type-2 diabetes risk factors & exercise ANS -minority and elderly affected disproportionally
-dietary fat intake
-Obesity, hypertension, alcoholism
, -exercise daily to minimize sugar levels in diet (increase insulin sensitivity, burning carbs, improve
glycemic control)
-family history matters
SNAP ANS Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: food stamps monthly to help low
income families buy nutritious food
WIC ANS PREGNANT Women, infant, children: nutrition education to low income pregnant/
post-partum women and children under 5. Outcomes: Lower medicaid costs, longer gestation, higher
birth weights, lower infant mortality rates
NSLP ANS National School Lunch Program: help schools provide balanced, low-cost/ free
lunches
· Obesity in children and trends ANS -1/3 children are obese, and 2/3 adults are obese.
-Obese BMI is 30 or higher
-Current generation of children may be less healthy and have shorter lives
-due to high calorie food and lack of exercise (electronic use)
· Heart disease and diet ANS -goal is to prevent HD
-balanced diet with fruit, veggies, grains
-limit high calorie foods, tans-fat, alcohol
-limit sodium and increase potassium, calcium, and magnesium
-Whole grains reduce risk of heart disease.
-reduce saturated fats
Stages of change ANS -Pre-contemplative (not considering change)
-Contemplative (aware but not considering change soon)
-Preparational (planning to change)
-Action (has begun to make behavioral change)
