ATI Nutrition Exam Ch 12-16 Questions with complete solutions

metabolic syndrome diagnosis - ANSWER-3 of 5: Increased abdominal girth (>40" for men, >35" for women) Elevated triglycerides (>150) Decreased HDL <40 for men, < 50 for women High blood pressure (systolic >130 or diastolic >85) Elevated blood glucose levels >100 metabolic syndrome problems - ANSWER-increases risk of diabetes and heart disease what type of diet should a person with heart disease follow - ANSWER-low fat, low cholesterol nutrition recommendations for someone with heart disease - ANSWER-o Getting less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day o Avoid saturated and trans fat o Use liquid oils o Avoid frying foods o Increase fiber intake o Decrease red meat consumption( Choose lean meats like turkey) o Increase omega 3 fatty acids (Fish, nuts, seeds, plant oils) o Check on homocysteine levels (high levels are bad!) what diet should someone with hypertension follow - ANSWER-DASH diet what does the DASH diet consist of - ANSWER-Low sodium, high potassium, high calcium Limit sodium to 1500 mcg per day Avoid foods high in sodium • Canned foods, smoked meats, pretzels, chips, processed foods Increase low fat dairy Increase fruits and veggies and whole grains Limit alcohol