ATI Nutrition Exam Questions with complete solutions

Coronary Heart Disease Nutrition - ANSWER-Low 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 - ANSWER-Fish, Flaxseed, soy beans, Canola, and Walnuts HDL - ANSWER-Females= 35 to 80 mg/dl Males= 35 to 65 mg/dl LDL - ANSWER-<130 mg/dl Metabolic Syndrome: The presence of three of five of the following - ANSWER-Abdominal 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