NSG 233 Exam 1 (Modules 1-3) Questions With Verified Solutions

NSG 233 Exam 1 (Modules 1-3) Questions With Verified Solutions Wellness - ANS a lifestyle that enhances our level of health Health - ANS the merging and balancing of five physical and psychological dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual. Nutrition - ANS the study of essential nutrients and the processes by which nutrients are used by the body. Wellness dimensions - ANS Physical Health Intellectual health Emotional Health Social Health Spiritual Health Environmental Health Health promotion - ANS consists of strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups, and communities. -Knowledge -Techniques -Community supports Health literacy - ANS the ability to understand basic health concepts and apply them to one's own health decisions. -Formal education -Non-formal education -Informal education Function of Essential Nutrients: - ANS -Provide Energy -Regulation of Body Processes -Aiding Growth and Repair of Body Tissues Nutrient Categories: - ANS Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids Vitamins Minerals Water Undernutrition - ANS not consuming enough energy or nutrients in comparison to DRI Overnutrition - ANS consuming too many nutrients and too much energy in comparison with DRI. Malnutrition - ANS a condition resulting from an imbalanced nutrient and/or energy intake. Many health problems related to dietary excesses: - ANS Obesity Hypertension Musculoskeletal Pain Hypercholesterolemia Heart disease Cancer Stroke Diabetes *A healthy diet has the potential to alleviate the high economic and personal costs of morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. Nutritional Screening - ANS Rapid assessment of a client's relative risk for nutritional problems -May be performed by a variety of different types of clinicians including RNs -JCAHO mandates that screen must be done within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. MyPlate vegetable/fruit percentage - ANS 50% MyPlate protein percentage - ANS 25% or less MyPlate grains and dairy needs - ANS Supplement or beverage (calculated based on total caloric intake) MyPlate Goals (7) - ANS -Eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. -Eat less saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. -Limit sweets and salt. -Use alcohol in moderation, if at all. -Balance calorie intake with calorie expenditure. -Be physically active most days (every day) of the week. -Minimum of 150 minutes per week recommended. Other food guides - ANS -Healthy Eating Plate -Alternative and ethnic food pyramids -Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Food Preferences - ANS -Can be impacted by culture and socioeconomic influences -Can be impacted by media and advertising Food Choice - ANS Impacted by cost and availability Food Liking - ANS -Biologic preference for sugar, salt and fat. -Also impacted by exposure Food impact in the community - ANS Food security --Food availability --Food access --Food use Food Deserts Indiana hunger statistic - ANS 1 in 6 suffer from food insecurity -Food deserts Average cost of 6 grocery items in food deserts - ANS $16.33 Average cost of 6 grocery items in foo