ATI Nutrition Chapter 4: Healthy Guidelines, Nutrition ATI Chapter 4 Exam Questions with complete solutions

Dietary Guidelines for Americans - ANSWER-advocates healthy food options for healthy individuals over the age of 2, updates every 5 years myplate - ANSWER-visual representation of dietary guidelines Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables - ANSWER-minimum of five servings per day in order to decrease risk factors for certain cancers decreases risk for DNA damage and cancer monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats - ANSWER-sources: fish, lean meats, nuts, vegetable oils fat intake may average 30% of total caloric intake with less than 10% from saturated fats salt - ANSWER-consume less than 2300 mg of salt per day by limiting most canned and processed foods alcohol - ANSWER-drink in moderation one drink per day for women two per day for men grains - ANSWER-recommended serving 6 oz whole-grain breads, cereals, rice, pasta 1 slice bread=1oz 1 cup cereal= 1oz 1/2 cup cooked pasta=1oz vegetables - ANSWER-2 1/2 cups (raw, cooked, juice)