ATI Nutrition Questions and answers
2025\2026
Coronary Heart Disease Nutrition - ansLow fat (saturated fat)= < 7% of daily
caloric intake
Low CHL = <200/daily
Avoid saturated Fat
Decreasing Red meat
Decrease Homocystine levels--> deficiencies in folate and vitamins B6 and B12
increase the levels
Red Wine
Increased Fiber--> oats, beans, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, berley, and
flaxseed
Increased Carbohydrate
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Exercise and weight management
Smoking cessation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - ansFish, Flaxseed, soy beans, Canola, and Walnuts
HDL - ansFemales= 35 to 80 mg/dl
Males= 35 to 65 mg/dl
LDL - ans<130 mg/dl
,Metabolic Syndrome: The presence of three of five of the following -
ansAbdominal obesity- men > 40 inch waist, Female>35 inch waist
Triglycerides >150 mg/dl
Low HDL- Men <40 mg/dl , Female <50 mg/dl
Increased BP-- 130/85
Fasting BG > than or equal to 110 mg/dl
How to lower CHL and saturated fats (teaching) - ansTrim visible fat from meats
Limit red meats and choose lean meats (Turkey, chicken)
Remove the skin from meats
Broil, bake, grill, or steam foods. Avoid frying foods.
Use a low-fat or nonfat milk, cheese, and yogurt
Use spices in place of butter or salt to season foods
Avoid trans fat as it increases LDL. No hydrogenatede products.
Read Labels
Hypertension
Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH) - ans1. Low Sodium <2,400
mg/daily
2. High Potassium
, 3. High Calcium-->low fat dairy products
Limit Alcohol
Read labels
Lifestyle changes: exercising, weight loss, smoking cessation
High Sodium Foods - ansCanned soups and sauces, potato chips, pretzels, smoked
meats, seasonings, and processed foods.
High Potassium - ansfruits and vegetables (apricots, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes
Heart Failure - ansReduce sodium intake to 2,000 mg/day or less
Fluid intake < 1.5 L/day
Myocardial Infarction - ansA LIQUID DIET t is best for the 1st 24 hr after infarction
NO CAFFEINE
SMALL FREQUENT MEALS
Anemia - ansThe body requires iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid to produce RBCs
Iron Foods - ansMeats, fish, poultry, tofu, dried peas and beans, whole grains,
dried fruit
Fortified iron: Infant formula, Infant Cereal, REady.to.eatcereals
2025\2026
Coronary Heart Disease Nutrition - ansLow fat (saturated fat)= < 7% of daily
caloric intake
Low CHL = <200/daily
Avoid saturated Fat
Decreasing Red meat
Decrease Homocystine levels--> deficiencies in folate and vitamins B6 and B12
increase the levels
Red Wine
Increased Fiber--> oats, beans, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, berley, and
flaxseed
Increased Carbohydrate
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids
Exercise and weight management
Smoking cessation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - ansFish, Flaxseed, soy beans, Canola, and Walnuts
HDL - ansFemales= 35 to 80 mg/dl
Males= 35 to 65 mg/dl
LDL - ans<130 mg/dl
,Metabolic Syndrome: The presence of three of five of the following -
ansAbdominal obesity- men > 40 inch waist, Female>35 inch waist
Triglycerides >150 mg/dl
Low HDL- Men <40 mg/dl , Female <50 mg/dl
Increased BP-- 130/85
Fasting BG > than or equal to 110 mg/dl
How to lower CHL and saturated fats (teaching) - ansTrim visible fat from meats
Limit red meats and choose lean meats (Turkey, chicken)
Remove the skin from meats
Broil, bake, grill, or steam foods. Avoid frying foods.
Use a low-fat or nonfat milk, cheese, and yogurt
Use spices in place of butter or salt to season foods
Avoid trans fat as it increases LDL. No hydrogenatede products.
Read Labels
Hypertension
Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH) - ans1. Low Sodium <2,400
mg/daily
2. High Potassium
, 3. High Calcium-->low fat dairy products
Limit Alcohol
Read labels
Lifestyle changes: exercising, weight loss, smoking cessation
High Sodium Foods - ansCanned soups and sauces, potato chips, pretzels, smoked
meats, seasonings, and processed foods.
High Potassium - ansfruits and vegetables (apricots, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes
Heart Failure - ansReduce sodium intake to 2,000 mg/day or less
Fluid intake < 1.5 L/day
Myocardial Infarction - ansA LIQUID DIET t is best for the 1st 24 hr after infarction
NO CAFFEINE
SMALL FREQUENT MEALS
Anemia - ansThe body requires iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid to produce RBCs
Iron Foods - ansMeats, fish, poultry, tofu, dried peas and beans, whole grains,
dried fruit
Fortified iron: Infant formula, Infant Cereal, REady.to.eatcereals
