NUR 215 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Nutrition -
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Study of food/how it affects the human body and
influences health
Metabolism -
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Process by which body converts food to energy
Nutrition standards -
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Reference for nutrient intake thought to meet
nutritional needs of most healthy population groups
Food guides -
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Practical tools to educate patients and families, number
of daily servings, nonprofessionals can use this to make
healthy choices
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) -
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Nutritional standards to promote the consumption of
micro nutrients and other substances to prevent
deficiencies and lower the risk of chronic disease
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) -
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The amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the
requirement of half of all healthy individuals within a
given age and gender group
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) -
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The average daily dietary intake of a nutrient that is
sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of
approximately 98% of healthy people
Adequate Intake (AI) -
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The amount of a nutrient consumed by a group of
healthy people
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) -
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The maximum daily intake of a nutrient that is likely to
be without adverse health effects for almost all
individuals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) -
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The percentage of protein, fat and carbohydrate
associated with reduced risk of chronic disease,
provided there is an intake of other essential nutrients
Total fat intake -
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Below 20 to 35% of total calories
,Saturated fats limit -
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Less than 10% of total calories
Trans fats limit -
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Less than 1% of calories
Cholesterol limits -
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Less than 300 mg
Sources of fat recommendation -
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Foods such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils
Dairy recommendations -
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Low-fat or fat-free dairy- yogurt, milk, and cheese. Avoid
processed cheese products and dairy with added sugars.
Fruits and vegetables recommendations -
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Variety, preferably fresh. At least 2 1/2 cups of dark
green, red, and orange vegetables, and legumes (beans
and peas)
Grain recommendations -
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, Whole grain often. At least half of complex
carbohydrates should come from whole grains.
Food and drink recommendations -
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Nutrient-dense in appropriate portions, avoiding empty
calories, excess sugar, and caffeine.
Activity recommendations -
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Be physically, active each day, balance, calorie intake
based on activity level, engage in a minimum of 300
minutes per week of moderate intensity, physical
activity
Salt limits -
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Less than 1500 mg per day for all African-Americans and
those with hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney
disease, as well as persons older than 50 years. For all
else, 2300 mg is the recommended daily limit.
Alcohol moderation -
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Up to one drink per day for women and two per day for
men
Food safety -
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Preparing, cooking, chilling, and storing foods to keep
them free from harmful microorganisms. Clean hands,
ANSWERS| GET IT CORRECT !!!
Nutrition -
-Correct Answers
Study of food/how it affects the human body and
influences health
Metabolism -
-Correct Answers
Process by which body converts food to energy
Nutrition standards -
-Correct Answers
Reference for nutrient intake thought to meet
nutritional needs of most healthy population groups
Food guides -
-Correct Answers
Practical tools to educate patients and families, number
of daily servings, nonprofessionals can use this to make
healthy choices
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) -
-Correct Answers
Nutritional standards to promote the consumption of
micro nutrients and other substances to prevent
deficiencies and lower the risk of chronic disease
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) -
, -Correct Answers
The amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the
requirement of half of all healthy individuals within a
given age and gender group
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) -
-Correct Answers
The average daily dietary intake of a nutrient that is
sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of
approximately 98% of healthy people
Adequate Intake (AI) -
-Correct Answers
The amount of a nutrient consumed by a group of
healthy people
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) -
-Correct Answers
The maximum daily intake of a nutrient that is likely to
be without adverse health effects for almost all
individuals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) -
-Correct Answers
The percentage of protein, fat and carbohydrate
associated with reduced risk of chronic disease,
provided there is an intake of other essential nutrients
Total fat intake -
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Below 20 to 35% of total calories
,Saturated fats limit -
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Less than 10% of total calories
Trans fats limit -
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Less than 1% of calories
Cholesterol limits -
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Less than 300 mg
Sources of fat recommendation -
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Foods such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils
Dairy recommendations -
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Low-fat or fat-free dairy- yogurt, milk, and cheese. Avoid
processed cheese products and dairy with added sugars.
Fruits and vegetables recommendations -
-Correct Answers
Variety, preferably fresh. At least 2 1/2 cups of dark
green, red, and orange vegetables, and legumes (beans
and peas)
Grain recommendations -
-Correct Answers
, Whole grain often. At least half of complex
carbohydrates should come from whole grains.
Food and drink recommendations -
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Nutrient-dense in appropriate portions, avoiding empty
calories, excess sugar, and caffeine.
Activity recommendations -
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Be physically, active each day, balance, calorie intake
based on activity level, engage in a minimum of 300
minutes per week of moderate intensity, physical
activity
Salt limits -
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Less than 1500 mg per day for all African-Americans and
those with hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney
disease, as well as persons older than 50 years. For all
else, 2300 mg is the recommended daily limit.
Alcohol moderation -
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Up to one drink per day for women and two per day for
men
Food safety -
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Preparing, cooking, chilling, and storing foods to keep
them free from harmful microorganisms. Clean hands,
