Rasmussen College NURSING : NUR1172 Exam 2 Study Guide WELL OUTLINED

CHAPTER 1 A. Government Agencies 1. Roles and responsibilities:  USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): Food guides, standards for diet and nutrition, portion size, food labels, MyPlate, provides nutrition assistance and education, DRI (dietary guidelines)  FDA (Food and Drug Administration): Food/drug safety, food quality, expiration dates, inspect facilities, chemicals in food, food labeling  CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Provide information of diseases, control breakouts of diseases/infections, deals with food recalls, food-borne illnesses, community health B. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) see steps page 14 1. Identify the problem 2. Review the evidence (research) 3. Implement the problem C. Review Key Terms (page 8):  Nutrigenomics: The study of the effects of nutrients and other bioactive substances found in food on genes, body proteins, and metabolites.  Nutrigenetics: The study of the effect of an individual's particular genetic make-up on metabolic and physiologic functions, includin