MSN 6305 FINAL EXAM prep QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024

MSN 6305 FINAL EXAM prep QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 What are the best nondairy food strategies for achieving sufficient calcium intake? - ANSWER-Dark leafy greens and beans. Is it true that people who consume large amounts of calcium from childhood onward will experience the greatest protection against osteoporosis-related fractures? - ANSWER-Research has consistently shown this to be UNTRUE. People in nations with the highest dairy & calcium intakes have the highest rates of osteoporosis-related fractures, not the lowest. (Often times also combined with high meat/dairy intake and sedentary lifestyle). Extra calcium has even in some studies shown to increase risk of fractures, despite increased bone density. What has high consumption of dairy products been linked to? - ANSWER-Development of ovarian and prostate cancer - particularly metastatic and fatal prostate cancer. What does appear to make strong, healthy bones? - ANSWER-Vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise. Children are encouraged to enjoy outdoor activities (exercise plus vitamin D) more so than consuming dairy products so long as calcium requirements are met. Why are potatoes and fruit juices often placed in separate categories by dietary guidelines? - ANSWER-Often, dietary guidance rules place fruit juices and potatoes in separate categories, because of dietary directives to eat whole fruits and minimize consumption of foods high in fat and sodium, i.e., French fries. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, nutrients of concern in the American diet include ? - ANSWER-potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D. Energy density and intake are also important issues in the American diet. What is Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)? - ANSWER-Capacity for clearing reactive oxygen species. Many F/V have high ORAC values. (I.E: collards, kale, brocolli. carrot, watermelon, berries, onion, potatoes, etc.)