Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice
9th Edition ALL Chapters Included {1 –
24} Complete Guide Graded A+ Brand
New!!!
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Why are health professionals concerned about the trend toward eating more food away from home?
Larger portion sizes often contribute to excessive caloric intake
If clients want to use the food label to check the number of kilocalories in a product, they should also
check the
servings per container
The most useful part of the food label for clients who want to make sure they choose foods high in
nutrients is the
Percent daily value
If a client is trying to increase intake of dietary fiber, a useful symbol to look for on the food label
would be the
100% Whole Grain stamp
The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label is useful for
comparing the nutritional value of two or more products
A pregnant woman may look for a health claim on food labels that links
folic acid intake and risk of neural tube defects
An eating behavior that is most likely to have a negative long-term effect on health is
drinking one can of sugar-sweetened beverage every day
The most helpful general recommendation for making healthy food choices would be to
eat more food from plant sources and less food from animal sources
A client works at a fast food restaurant and usually orders a cheeseburger and regular soda at
lunchtime. What would be the most simple recommendation to make this a healthier choice?
Omit the cheese from the burger, and drink skim milk
, A male client is 38 years old. He is married with two children, aged 7 and 9 years. Both he and his wife
work full time. What other information would be important to know when showing him how to use
MyPlate to develop a personalized food plan?
He is currently training to run a marathon
For a busy client who works 50 hours a week, a helpful strategy for making healthy food choices is
planning meals and snacks in advance
A single mother has epilepsy and does not drive. She works full time from home, and her three
children take the bus to school. She generally rides her bike or walks wherever she needs to go. What
would be your greatest concern related to the family's nutritional well-being?
Because she does not drive, she may not have access to affordable and high-quality
food.
For someone who is able to shop for food only once a month, the most nutritious fruits and
vegetables would be fruits and vegetables.
frozen
For a client who is missing meals because of poor planning or is too busy to eat, emotional health can
be affected by , which can cause confusion or anxiety.
low blood sugar levels
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is taking a course in
general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an active member of an on-
campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help process her emotions. What else could
be important to include in her life in order to develop her
overall wellness?
Eating meals with friends throughout the week
Examples of informal education include
watching a television show about diabetes.
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children.
An example of community support for health promotion is
labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
An example of a technique for health promotion is
teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at fast-food restaurants
9th Edition ALL Chapters Included {1 –
24} Complete Guide Graded A+ Brand
New!!!
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Why are health professionals concerned about the trend toward eating more food away from home?
Larger portion sizes often contribute to excessive caloric intake
If clients want to use the food label to check the number of kilocalories in a product, they should also
check the
servings per container
The most useful part of the food label for clients who want to make sure they choose foods high in
nutrients is the
Percent daily value
If a client is trying to increase intake of dietary fiber, a useful symbol to look for on the food label
would be the
100% Whole Grain stamp
The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label is useful for
comparing the nutritional value of two or more products
A pregnant woman may look for a health claim on food labels that links
folic acid intake and risk of neural tube defects
An eating behavior that is most likely to have a negative long-term effect on health is
drinking one can of sugar-sweetened beverage every day
The most helpful general recommendation for making healthy food choices would be to
eat more food from plant sources and less food from animal sources
A client works at a fast food restaurant and usually orders a cheeseburger and regular soda at
lunchtime. What would be the most simple recommendation to make this a healthier choice?
Omit the cheese from the burger, and drink skim milk
, A male client is 38 years old. He is married with two children, aged 7 and 9 years. Both he and his wife
work full time. What other information would be important to know when showing him how to use
MyPlate to develop a personalized food plan?
He is currently training to run a marathon
For a busy client who works 50 hours a week, a helpful strategy for making healthy food choices is
planning meals and snacks in advance
A single mother has epilepsy and does not drive. She works full time from home, and her three
children take the bus to school. She generally rides her bike or walks wherever she needs to go. What
would be your greatest concern related to the family's nutritional well-being?
Because she does not drive, she may not have access to affordable and high-quality
food.
For someone who is able to shop for food only once a month, the most nutritious fruits and
vegetables would be fruits and vegetables.
frozen
For a client who is missing meals because of poor planning or is too busy to eat, emotional health can
be affected by , which can cause confusion or anxiety.
low blood sugar levels
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is taking a course in
general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an active member of an on-
campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help process her emotions. What else could
be important to include in her life in order to develop her
overall wellness?
Eating meals with friends throughout the week
Examples of informal education include
watching a television show about diabetes.
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children.
An example of community support for health promotion is
labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
An example of a technique for health promotion is
teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at fast-food restaurants
