GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT EXAM 2
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Purpose of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 and key
recommendations - 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 - 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 - 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
,DASH diet - 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 - ANSWER-based on case
scenario. If someone says, "I do not have time to exercise," at this stage
provide information (pre-contemplative).
Osteoarthritis - ANSWER-degenerative joint disease
Obesity in children - 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 - 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) - 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),
peripheral artery disease
heart failure
exercise for osteoarthritis - ANSWER-aquatic exercise can help be easier on
the joints, buoyancy relieves stress on joints.
Osteoporosis and exercise - ANSWER-common bone disease, low bone mass
and fragility. Weight bearing exercises and walking can help with this.
Effects of stress on the body ACUTE - ANSWER-Acute stress keeps us alive. It
is not bad.